This episode's guest is Nigel O'Hara who is currently the Kildare senior hurling coach and formely the hurling coach to the Na Fianna senior hurlers who won their first ever Dublin senior hurling title last season (2023).

On this episode we discuss:

Nigel's background
Would Nigel ever considering completling a UFEA soccer course
Who have been Nigel's biggest coaching influence
I ask Nigel what is his coaching philosophy and principles
Nigel gives his take on games-based training and technical work
We discuss the game moments, set plays, and KPIs
We discuss defensive puck outs
How Nigel got involved with the Kildare senior hurlers
We discuss the current state of Dublin senior hurling
We discuss in-game management
How does Nigel facilitate half-time with teams

This was agreat discussion with Nigel and I hope you all enjoy it.

Show Notes:

Twitter - @nigelohara06

Videos Mentioned:

A Games Centred Approach Developing Decision Makers - Paul Kinnerk

GAA Games Development Conference 2017 - Paul Kinnerk

Papers Mentioned:

A tactical periodisation model for Gaelic football

A Tactical Periodization Approach for Rugby Union

People and Resources Mentioned:

Mike Dwyer

Episode 283: Nigel O'Hara - Kildare senior hurling coach