Free Youth Athletic Development Programme + 5-Day Email Course: https://fhs-performance.kit.com/a441db6d48How fit should underage GAA players be — and what does the data actually say?I’m joined by Lorcan Daly (TUS) to unpack 10+ years of county development-squad testing: what was measured, why it matters, and how coaches should interpret results for real player development (not box-ticking).What we cover:Testing vs monitoring: using numbers to guide, not judgeKey measures: sprint speed, jumps, Yo-Yo, body compositionGrowth & maturation: why “normal” progress isn’t linearPositional notes: why GKs and midfielders often look differentSpeed–momentum explained (speed × mass) and why it’s usefulPractical takeaways for coaches & parentsIf you coach youth Hurling or Gaelic Football, this episode gives you clear, level-headed guidance on what to track and how to use it to support long-term development. Subscribe for weekly GAA coaching, S&C, and skill development episodes.

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