Player Development and Creating the Environment Dr Brian Cuthbert

But only 1% of GAA players will get there !!!! Many Roads to the Top But only 1% of GAA players will get there !!!!

Why are we still building pyramids? As many as we can, for as long as we can, in the best environment that we can provide

Inputs and outputs of Talent Development

TDEs as Sausage Factories

Optimal TDEs – A roadmap

1) Non-linear Development Adapted from Collins and MacNamara, 2018

2) The Learning Environment Do you know why you are doing what you are doing ?

3) Supportive Relationships

4) Autonomous Psychosocial Development

5) Diversification outside Sport

6) Culture and Values are key

Uniformity but all so different Culture, People, Communication and Relationships are what matter