high performance and rehabilitation coach worked with all blacks

North Tipperary, Ireland
Joined June 2019
Some simple runs you can add into your off-season plans here is an an easy 3 week progression same times and recovery πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Wk 1 as below πŸ˜‰ Wk 2 2 x 6 reps πŸ˜” Wk 3 2 x 8 reps 😳 Warm up at least 15 mins mobility exercises hops skips etc #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelicfootball
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🏐 Off-season GAA conditioning πŸ’ͺ Building the foundations for next season with a focus on: ⚑ Speed & acceleration πŸ” Repeat sprint ability (RSA) πŸ”€ Change of direction πŸƒ Aerobic conditioning #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelicfootball
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🏐πŸ’ͺ OFF-SEASON GYM WORK STARTS NOW! Two sessions per week πŸ‹οΈ Full-body strength ⚑ Explosive power πŸƒ Speed & agility πŸ›‘οΈ Injury prevention #hurling #camogie #Gaelicfootball #lgfa #FieldSports
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πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ˜³Doing boring 5km runs in your off-season training plan to develop aerobic capacity why not switch to more game like running demands with this simple approach of high speed running jogging walking #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelicfootball #fieldsport
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Cyril McGrath performance & rehab retweeted
🚨 EXCITING NEWS! 🚨 We’re delighted to announce that we’re teaming up with @MillaCoach 🀝πŸ’ͺ πŸ’ͺπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈCyril will be sharing Strength & Conditioning (S&C) tips, on-pitch conditioning ideas and practical advice on individual and team athletic development β€” all FREE through our community WhatsApp group! A great opportunity to learn, develop and pick up ideas to help players and teams perform at their best πŸ”₯ πŸ‘€ See his first post from earlier today and get a taste of what’s to come! 🏐 Gaelic Games OFF-SEASON CONDITIONING 🏐 The off-season is a great opportunity to build the engine for next year! πŸ’ͺ Here’s a simple pitch-based conditioning drill that can be incorporated into pre-season preparation. πŸ”Ή Block 1: 45m hard run / 45m easy run πŸ”Ή Block 2: 100m hard run / 100m easy run πŸ”Ή Block 3: 65m hard run / 65m easy run ⏱️ Complete each block continuously for 4 minutes. Take 2 minutes rest between each 4 minutes and repeat a 2nd time Coaching points: βœ… Hard runs at a strong, controlled pace. βœ… Easy runs used for active recovery. βœ… Focus on good running mechanics and consistency. βœ… Progress the volume and intensity gradually 🎯 The goal: Build aerobic fitness, improve recovery between high-intensity efforts and develop the physical foundation needed for the demands of Gaelic football and hurling. Remember, the off-season isn't about doing more for the sake of it β€” it's about building smart, recovering well and arriving at pre-season ready to go. πŸ‘‡ Join our FREE WhatsApp Community today and make sure you don’t miss out on Cyril’s future posts πŸ™Œ πŸ“² Join here: chat.whatsapp.com/EytSiUvkUp…
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πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ GAA off-season doesn’t mean running endless miles! Mix it up with Fartlek training πŸ’¨ πŸ”Ή 30-90s efforts πŸ”Ή Hill runs πŸ”Ή Landmark runs πŸ”Ή Pyramid sessions πŸ”Ή 10-20-30s intervals #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelicfootball
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I seen this and tought it was worth a share easily add to warm-ups
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πŸ‹οΈβ€β™‚οΈ GAA players β€” the off-season is where the work begins! πŸ’ͺ🟒 Build strength. Improve conditioning. Develop athleticism. Reduce injury risk. Be ready to perform when it matters most. 🏐 Put in the work now. Reap the rewards next season! πŸ”₯ #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelic
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Building aerobic capacity in the off-season with interval running samples below #hurling #camogie #lgfa #Gaelicfootball #offseason
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πŸ₯΅ GAA OFF-SEASON WORK πŸ”‹πŸ Building fitness, speed and repeat efforts when it matters most! πŸ’ͺ πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Hard intervals ⚑ Short sprints πŸ”₯ High-intensity conditioning 🦡 Extra kicking or striking βœ… 75 minutes of work The off-season is where the foundations are built. #gaa
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🏐 The off-season is where next season is built. πŸ’ͺ No match-day pressure, just hard work. Build your engine, strengthen your body improve your conditioning and come back ready to go Complete 3 rounds with 2 mins off between rounds #hurling #camogie #lgfa #gaeilcfootball
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A quick guideline for the off-season what to expect if you stop training over this period #hurling #camogie #lgfa #FieldSports #GaelicFootball
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An easy drill to add yo your session Sprint repeat ability. High intensity, rapid recovery, and the ability to go again and again. πŸ’¨ Building the engine to maintain performance when it matters most. #camogie #hurling #lgfa #FieldSports #GaelicFootball
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4 week Tempo block can be easily used in the off-season building some aerobic capacity and high speed running 1 to 2 times per week 😳 Ensure you warm up before starting the running block include some acceleration and hops jumps in warm-ups #camogie #hurling #lgfa #GaelicFootba
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Building the engine in the off-season with high-intensity efforts recover repeat #hurling #camogie #lgfa #FieldSports #Gaelicfootball
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Something you can add to warm-ups or as as fitness drll creating fun and communication while still using some skill πŸ˜‰ #camogie #hurling #lgfa #FieldSports #Gaelicfootball
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15 secs easy 15secs hard adjust the distance to your fitness levels πŸ’ͺ Work for 4 mins with 2 mins recovery x 4 reps each
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Consistency > intensity. πŸ’ͺ A structured 4-week progression: πŸƒ Tuesday: Short intervals πŸ”₯ Thursday: Long intervals 🚴 Saturday: Zone 2 work Gradually build the volume, Train smart. Stay consistent. Get stronger. πŸ“ˆ
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