Stephen Lavin: 'The current Limerick team would hammer us'

Stephen Lavin was a rarity in Limerick - a dual star who often prioritised football. That means he brings both romanticism and pragmatism to the football academy project grooming the county's next generation

Stephen Lavin pictured in Adare, Co Limerick this week. Picture: Eamon Ward

Although he’s a teacher and principal in his native Adare, Stephen Lavin still has his own share of homework to submit.

Every Thursday, ahead of coaching his U15s in the Limerick football academy in LIT every Saturday, he sends on to a trusted friend and authority a draft of the session he’s planning to roll out with them.