Thoughts, Ideas, Resources

Posted by Dermot Mc Ardle on 20th Jun 2025

Kerry: From Busted Flush to Winning Hand?

Kerry legend Darragh Ó Sé may have sounded the death knell on their All-Ireland chances this week, arguing that the defeat to Meath has an air of finality. And on current form, he might …

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Posted by Dermot Mc Ardle on 5th Jun 2025

The Truth Behind the 2-Pointer… So Far

When the 2-point arc was introduced — a bold 40-metre line offering double reward — the expectation was clear: change the rhythm of the game,reward bravery, and stretch defensive systems. …

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12th Feb 2025

Moonshots

In business and organisations, a Moonshot  is a bold, transformative idea that delivers a 10 X gain rather than just marginal gains. Instead of making small adjustments, a moonshot redefines the …

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Posted by Dermot Mc Ardle on 6th Feb 2025

Who will be the "most innovative"

There is no doubt that the new rules will unearth lots of new ideas and opportunities for coaches over the next 12 months. To quote a famous marketeer, you will have the innovators, the early adopters …

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6th Dec 2024

b.a.d.A

b.a.d.A You've all heard of the acronym B.A.D - Ball / Attacker/ Defender It's a useful coaching concept to explain the importance of keeping the ball away from the defender in 1v1 situa …

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