Development squads not top of the pile in Kerry, says Costello

Kerry minor manager James Costello says the development squad system in the county is not creating a culture of elitism.

The development squad model has come under the spotlight during John Horan’s presidency, with a workgroup currently reviewing the development pathway at inter-county level. The group, which recently finalised a draft document for consideration by the Games Development Committee, is chaired by multi-All-Ireland-winning Kilkenny hurling coach Michael Dempsey and also includes former Cork football manager Brian Cutherbert whose PhD, which he finished last year, examines the development of young GAA players between the ages of 14 and 17.