Secret GAA Coach: Why parents need to stop shouting from the sidelines at referees and their kids

"Given the regularity with which young and impressionable players get to witness some appalling behaviour from their supposed role models, why would they be expected to behave any differently themselves?"

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If you’ve spent enough time on the sidelines, as a coach, spectator or parent, you will know that sport regularly brings out the best – and worst – in its participants. 

Hurling is no different. Juvenile hurling even less so.