The Secret GAA Coach: Mentors need to leave their ego in the club car park

"As we look to the future, there are a number of areas that we need to make sure we get right. This is for the welfare of our juveniles. The very future of our game."

Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

As noted previously, I essentially slept-walked into a ‘career’ as a coach by raising my hand at a meeting at a club meeting. 

A bit like one of those auctions where the signed county jersey is bidding at €900 and everyone else remains motionless, afraid to scratch their cheek in case of a mistaken bid.