25/08/2026
🏋️♂️Player Development Pathway🏋️♀️
Over the past number of weeks, we’ve been working with our U13 & U14 girls and boys at Round Towers GAA and Faughs GAA, to introduce them to the gym, develop their physical qualities and, most importantly, teach them how and why we train.
Each session included:
➡️ Fun warm-up : using different gamification strategies to get players moving, engaged and working together from the start.
➡️ Plyometric & power work : developing coordination, elasticity, explosiveness and athleticism through a variety of age-appropriate exercises.
➡️ Strength work : introducing fundamental movement patterns and building strength in a safe, progressive and age-appropriate environment.
➡️ Fun finisher : using conditioning games, machines and relay races to challenge the players while keeping the sessions enjoyable.
🎯 The aim?
To introduce players to the gym in a positive environment, improve physical performance, support injury reduction, develop their understanding of S&C and prepare them for their individual gym experience from U15 onwards.
But above all…
We want young athletes to enjoy training.
The goal isn’t to create miniature adults in the gym.
It’s to build strong foundations, develop confident young athletes and give them the knowledge to train for life.
