Long and hard road to All-Star fame

Over 1,000 senior inter-county football players set their personal and team goals at the start of each season.

Will I keep my place on the extended panel? Will I make the match day 26? Will I get game-time? A lot of pressure on young men’s shoulders. They train hard, they sacrifice a lot.

Nobody forces them to train or commit. Their own personal choice. The good managers encourage their participation, coach, and educate them to be better and praise them when they achieve their realistic and achievable goals.