Fuelling All-Ireland Champions | John O’Connor, Target Nutrition

22/08/2025 47 min

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Episode Synopsis

How do All-Ireland winning GAA players actually fuel themselves — not just with protein and carbs, but with the habits, systems and support that make eating well possible?In this episode of Coach’s Lab, I chat with John O’Connor (Target Nutritionist & Kerry Senior Football nutritionist) about how he helps players eat better in real-world environments.We discuss:Why behaviour change is more important than nutrition factsBuilding structures & routines that stickThe role of caterers, coaches, physios & parents in fuelling playersPractical, low-budget ideas for clubs to improve post-training nutritionHelping young players and families build long-term eating habitsThis isn’t about grams of protein or fancy supplements — it’s about realistic strategies coaches, parents, and players can use to make nutrition work.Join my free email list for weekly coaching, nutrition & performance tips in GAA: ⁠https://fhs-performance.kit.com/4d8709e773⁠You can find john on Instagram: @target.nutrition

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