With the days lengthening and the start of the season drawing ever nearer, underage coaches in Gaelic games across the country will be planning for the year ahead. There is now growing interest within Gaelic games in using psychology in coaching sessions: over 25% of 10,000 coaches surveyed showed an interest in learning more about psychology. So, where should they start? Over to Patricia Jackman, Ciarán J. Kearney, Matthew Bird and Jack Cooney. "Based on research and policy in Gaelic games, a series of principles and practical strategies were recently proposed to help coaches of young players in Gaelic games to create playing environment that enhance the long-term participation, personal development, and wellbeing of players they work with." https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0211/1495965-gaa-underage-players-coaching-psychology/