Tadhg Leader: Nobody begrudges GAA players furthering education in US

Tadhg Leader believes up to 15 athletes who took part in a nationwide trawl could go on to play college football in the United States
Tadhg Leader is excited by the "level of talent" unearthed during the 'Ireland's Kicking King' try-outs. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Tadhg Leader is excited by the "level of talent" unearthed during the 'Ireland's Kicking King' try-outs. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Tadhg Leader, the organiser of the summer trawl for NFL kicking talent throughout Ireland, is confident of providing a 'life-changing' experience for as many as 15 young athletes.

Ireland's Kicking King was a series of open NFL kicker try-outs which took place at 10 different venues throughout August, including GAA grounds Parnell Park, Thurles, Nowlan Park and Castlebar.

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