New breed of Rebels a force to be reckoned with

I had the privilege of assisting with the development of the Galway U20 footballers over the past few months. Our squad mantra was very simple: the players would endeavour to improve in every session. Our manager, Pádraic Joyce, picked no selectors. Instead, he opted for coaches.

Each coach was asked to add something positive to the development of our young players. We had a duty to provide the best coaching with a positive attitude via correct communication. We coached using demonstrations and explanations. Different types and tones of feedback were offered and coaches were heard in the Loughgeorge training fields, hustling and praising aspiring stars.