Career coaches, Mondays off and remote working: How intercounty setups are helping off the field

Louth footballer and former AFL star Ciarán Byrne has tailored his career to suit Gaelic football.

BALANCING ACT: James Horan. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

A common theme in recent years is how the demands of playing intercounty GAA affect players’ personal and professional lives. It is now something top teams are trying to address.

Speaking on the Irish Examiner Gaelic football show, former Mayo manager James Horan explained how off-field issues can impact an individual’s performance.