Coaches take time out to talk burn out

A THROW-AWAY remark by ex-Cork hurling manager Donal O’Grady highlighted the issue of team preparation, which was debated by top sporting and medical personnel at the GAA National Coaching Conference in Dublin at the weekend.

O'Grady said Brian Corcoran, who retired at 28 before making a remarkable comeback this year, had been committed to 14 teams at an early stage in his career.

Player burn out was the main topic discussed at the conference, apart from a thought-provoking presentation by a cardiologist on sudden death syndrome.