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Most Gaelic games athletes reach high performance through U18 and U21 teams. However, alternative pathways exist, and the current talent development system may have blind spots impacting player progression.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Talent Development
  • Athletic Performance

Background:

  • High-level athletes exhibit diverse performance development trajectories.
  • Limited research exists on the link between specific development pathways and athletic success.
  • Understanding these pathways is crucial for optimizing talent identification and development in sports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the patterns of performance development in male Gaelic games players.
  • To examine the relationship between different developmental pathways and progression to Adult High Performance (AHP).
  • To identify potential inefficiencies or gaps within the current Gaelic games talent development system.

Main Methods:

  • Exploratory case studies across three regions and two Gaelic games (football and hurling).
  • Analysis of archival data from 1841 male players tracked from Under-14 or Under-18 levels to AHP.
  • Comparison of game statistics and progression rates based on identified developmental pathways.

Main Results:

  • The most common pathway to AHP involved progression through Under-18 and Under-21 teams (18-21-AHP).
  • A significant minority (one quarter) of AHP players followed alternative pathways.
  • Players on the 18-21-AHP pathway played more AHP games; Under-21 players with prior Under-18 experience showed better AHP progression.

Conclusions:

  • While the 18-21-AHP pathway is prevalent, alternative routes to high performance exist in Gaelic games.
  • Progression from Under-14 squads to AHP is limited, though early team selection (first vs. second team) impacts U18/U21 transition.
  • The findings suggest potential areas for improvement and highlight 'blind spots' within the existing talent development framework.