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Data & Performance Analyst, Dublin (2003-18) Tipperary (2019) 12 All Ireland Football Finals . All Ireland Hurling Final 2019. Kilkenny Senior Hurling 2025

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Gearóid Hegarty with the softest hands in hurling. Not power pure touch. A slice lob into the net. That’s not a goal… that’s artistry. In golf it’s a flop shot. In tennis it’s a slice lob. In hurling it’s Gearóid Hegarty.

Gearóid Hegarty with the softest hands in hurling. Not power pure touch. A slice lob into the net. That’s not a goal… that’s artistry. In golf it’s a flop shot. In tennis it’s a slice lob. In hurling it’s Gearóid Hegarty.

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In James Kerr's book Legacy, which explores the lessons of leadership from the New Zealand All Blacks, former fly-half Andrew Mehrtens talks about the ritual of 'sweeping the sheds' after a game. "It's an example of personal discipline, it's not expecting somebody else to do your job for you," he says. "It teaches you not to expect things to be handed to you. If you have personal discipline in your life, then you are going to be more disciplined on the field."

In James Kerr's book Legacy, which explores the lessons of leadership from the New Zealand All Blacks, former fly-half Andrew Mehrtens talks about the ritual of 'sweeping the sheds' after a game. "It's an example of personal discipline, it's not expecting somebody else to do your job for you," he says. "It teaches you not to expect things to be handed to you. If you have personal discipline in your life, then you are going to be more disciplined on the field."

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Great to catch up with Jim Gavin. I had the privilege of working with him during his time managing Dublin GAA calm, humble, values-driven. Leadership lessons that stay with you long after the final whistle. 💙

Great to catch up with Jim Gavin. I had the privilege of working with him during his time managing Dublin GAA calm, humble, values-driven. Leadership lessons that stay with you long after the final whistle. 💙

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If you’re watching for attitude and effort, this is the clip. The outcome is largely secure. And still, Robert Baloucoune covers the width of the pitch to make a try-saving tackle. That tells you something. Scoreboard comfort doesn’t change standards. Effort doesn’t fluctuate with circumstance. Habits don’t relax because pressure has eased. This wasn’t about the moment. It was about identity. That’s a team that goes after effort. Effort is a choice. And Ireland chose it. Standards are most visible when they’re no longer required. … and then reach down and pick your teammate up

If you’re watching for attitude and effort, this is the clip. The outcome is largely secure. And still, Robert Baloucoune covers the width of the pitch to make a try-saving tackle. That tells you something. Scoreboard comfort doesn’t change standards. Effort doesn’t fluctuate with circumstance. Habits don’t relax because pressure has eased. This wasn’t about the moment. It was about identity. That’s a team that goes after effort. Effort is a choice. And Ireland chose it. Standards are most visible when they’re no longer required. … and then reach down and pick your teammate up

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Dummy… no bite. Defender stays strong TJ keeps going. Finds the edge. Creates space. Finish. Championship’s all-time top scorer.

Dummy… no bite. Defender stays strong TJ keeps going. Finds the edge. Creates space. Finish. Championship’s all-time top scorer.

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Where the strength and conditioning kicks in

Where the strength and conditioning kicks in

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That’s not just a tackle — that’s attitude, effort, will. Not every moment screams skill — some whisper it in effort. A chase. A reach. A flick. Not for glory — but for the team. That’s what wanting it more looks like. It takes something deeper to dig in, to chase back, to get that flick. It’s workrate. It’s will. It’s a mindset. And it’s everything.

That’s not just a tackle — that’s attitude, effort, will. Not every moment screams skill — some whisper it in effort. A chase. A reach. A flick. Not for glory — but for the team. That’s what wanting it more looks like. It takes something deeper to dig in, to chase back, to get that flick. It’s workrate. It’s will. It’s a mindset. And it’s everything.

240,125 Aufrufe • vor 10 Monaten

EVADING THE HOOK THEY WANT CONTACT YOU WANT CONTROL

EVADING THE HOOK THEY WANT CONTACT YOU WANT CONTROL

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The scoreboard records the point. The game remembers the work. Two legal shoulder-to-shoulder hits. Relentless pressure. Refusal to let the carrier break the line. That defensive effort creates the turnover. The turnover creates the pass. The pass creates the score. The forward who pops it over knows the truth, that’s why he points back. Because inside good teams, players recognise: Scores often belong to the worker, not the shooter.

The scoreboard records the point. The game remembers the work. Two legal shoulder-to-shoulder hits. Relentless pressure. Refusal to let the carrier break the line. That defensive effort creates the turnover. The turnover creates the pass. The pass creates the score. The forward who pops it over knows the truth, that’s why he points back. Because inside good teams, players recognise: Scores often belong to the worker, not the shooter.

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No, are you kidding.. I swear, I’ve something in my eye 🙌

No, are you kidding.. I swear, I’ve something in my eye 🙌

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Pressure doesn’t just test skill it tests decision-making. Extra time. Sallins one up. Free brought inside the Big D. An Ghaeltacht step back. Back themselves. Take the two. Execution meets courage. 🎥👏👏 Spórt TG4

Pressure doesn’t just test skill it tests decision-making. Extra time. Sallins one up. Free brought inside the Big D. An Ghaeltacht step back. Back themselves. Take the two. Execution meets courage. 🎥👏👏 Spórt TG4

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There’s brave and there’s BRAVE 🎥 RTÉ Sport

There’s brave and there’s BRAVE 🎥 RTÉ Sport

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Defensive effort first. Winning score second. 40 seconds left: he prevents defeat. Two minutes later: he decides the game. Impact is defined by work, not time on the pitch. 🎥 Spórt TG4 ©️

Defensive effort first. Winning score second. 40 seconds left: he prevents defeat. Two minutes later: he decides the game. Impact is defined by work, not time on the pitch. 🎥 Spórt TG4 ©️

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58 seconds on being a Team Player

58 seconds on being a Team Player

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"You can be the best player in the world with the ball, yet still fail to reach your full potential if you neglect your game out of possession." .. “He scored 25 points that day but let in 14 until you find a reason for yourself to want to make that Tackle, you need a reason, only then you can be the best player you can be”

"You can be the best player in the world with the ball, yet still fail to reach your full potential if you neglect your game out of possession." .. “He scored 25 points that day but let in 14 until you find a reason for yourself to want to make that Tackle, you need a reason, only then you can be the best player you can be”

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Great defence isn’t luck—it’s hours of unseen work, paying off in a single moment of perfect precision

Great defence isn’t luck—it’s hours of unseen work, paying off in a single moment of perfect precision

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Control the chaos. Then punish

Control the chaos. Then punish

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If you have a couple of minutes, this I can safely say is worth your time “are you doing what’s best for the team? Or are you doing what’s best for you? 90% of people are doing what’s best for them, that is human nature” Ronan O'Gara'

If you have a couple of minutes, this I can safely say is worth your time “are you doing what’s best for the team? Or are you doing what’s best for you? 90% of people are doing what’s best for them, that is human nature” Ronan O'Gara'

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Teddy Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Teddy Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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This is the 75th minute of a game on a Hot Summer’s Day Kilkenny are 2 Points Down with no time left Galway have the ball It’s Box 13 on the Kilkenny Pitch Grid There are Kilkenny Players from every line on the pitch (lots of forwards) Working as their life depends on it How do you teach/coach that character and attitude? Sometimes we miss the brilliant, because it is so simple and starring us in the face. Hard Work, Discipline and a Great Attitude.

This is the 75th minute of a game on a Hot Summer’s Day Kilkenny are 2 Points Down with no time left Galway have the ball It’s Box 13 on the Kilkenny Pitch Grid There are Kilkenny Players from every line on the pitch (lots of forwards) Working as their life depends on it How do you teach/coach that character and attitude? Sometimes we miss the brilliant, because it is so simple and starring us in the face. Hard Work, Discipline and a Great Attitude.

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The great Jessie Buckley .. world-class talent, still wonderfully grounded

The great Jessie Buckley .. world-class talent, still wonderfully grounded

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I just love how Matt Connor “celebrated” scoring #humility

I just love how Matt Connor “celebrated” scoring #humility

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“Non, je ne regrette rien” No regrets They don't work. … The one great Team Contribution you can always make .. is to tackle.

“Non, je ne regrette rien” No regrets They don't work. … The one great Team Contribution you can always make .. is to tackle.

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