1. Player Development and Creating the Environment
Dr Brian Cuthbert

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

3. 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

4. Inputs and outputs of Talent Development

5. TDEs as Sausage Factories

6. Optimal TDEs – A roadmap

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

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

9. 3) Supportive Relationships

10. 4) Autonomous Psychosocial Development

11. 5) Diversification outside Sport

12. 6) Culture and Values are key

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