Prenty admonishes behaviour of underage inter-county managers and mentors 

John Prenty, in his annual report, has warned that too much of a professional emphasis is being placed on young players. 

John Prenty, Secretary of the Connacht Council. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Connacht secretary John Prenty has admonished the controlling behaviour of inter-county minor managements and development squad mentors who, he claims, are discouraging young players from fully committing to school and club teams.

Prenty, in his annual report, has warned that too much of a professional emphasis is being placed on young players.