John Murphy

First publication from my PhD on the association between physical activity and mental health outcomes in Irish adolescents just published. Some key findings outlined in the thread below. You can download the full paper here:
doi.org/10.5334/paah.58

What type of strength training makes athletes faster?

In a recent podcast with Will Hughes, we explored the different strength qualities that contribute to sprint performance and how to develop them.

Here's a breakdown of the key principles. 🧵

We often use performance analysis to identify what went wrong in a match.

But how often do we look at what went right before the mistake?

And are we using the information to give players answers, or to help coaches and players ask better questions?

What does physical preparation actually look like with a successful minor inter-county team?

I spoke with Diarmaid Carr and Jamie Dalton, who have worked with recent Minor All-Ireland winning teams.

A few practical lessons stood out

The Right Support at the Right Time.

Jack Cooney joined me to discuss updated plans for player and coach development in the GAA.

The main message was:
Players develop differently, at different rates, and their needs change as they progress 🧵