People first, players second

The GPA are increasing their efforts to assist members deal with the pressure and demands of being a modern inter-county player.

You’ve just made the Championship panel. You’re king of the world. Free boots. Free gear. You wear the county training top like a badge of honour. You’re untouchable.

As a student, you appreciate it all the more. The scholarships. The grants. The prestige. Men want to be you. Women want to be with you. The envy and desire you can tolerate. You’re untouchable.