Demands & Preparation For Intercounty Camogie with Dr Philip Connors

What does it really take to prepare for the physical demands of intercounty camogie? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Philip Connors, lecturer and researcher, who completed his PhD on the exact topic. We dive deep into the GPS data, fitness testing, and training methods used at the elite level of camogie—and what coaches can learn from it all.

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Philip shares unique insights from being embedded with a senior intercounty team for two seasons, explaining:

• The real match demands across different positions

• Why traditional training often falls short

• How to better structure sessions using games-based training, sprint exposure, and skill drills

• The biggest gaps in camogie physical prep (hint: speed and plyometrics!)

• Female-specific challenges, from ACL risk to logistical and cultural constraints

Whether you’re coaching at club or county level, camogie, football, or hurling—this episode will challenge your assumptions and sharpen your training plans. One for coaches who care about getting the details right.

🎧 Listen now and level up your approach to physical preparation.