Sprinting from a cold start...
Will short preparation period increase injuries as GAA leagues kick-off?
The essence of the GAA is that the organisation is an amateur one. However, like anything in life, things change. Training and competition, often across both playing codes, is at an intensity often regarded as greater than professional rugby or soccer players. This is further complicated by the best GAA players representing club and county, and in many cases school or college too. With each coach expecting a 100% commitment to their team, what is a player to do?