Research design in progress [Sep '24 to Apr '25] on how adult players can achieve the desired Foundation 3 (F3) outcome

GAA Player Resources

Gaelic Games Player Pathway

The Gaelic Games Player Pathway provides a comprehensive framework for club players at every stage of their GAA career. Starting with Foundation 1 for ages 4-6, the pathway emphasises fundamental movement skills. It progresses to the Elite/High Performance stage for players aged 23 and older, tailored to intercounty adult players. Each stage specifies its objectives, its importance, and identifies key support providers.

Club Player Pathway Foundation Phases

This site aims to provide resources and guidance on how players can achieve the desired outcomes at each stage, commencing with Foundation 3 (F3) resource pack for the second year under 18 Minor GAA player.

Available Resources

Current resources are focused on the Foundation 3 (F3) stage, to support the player's commitment to Gaelic Games and active lifestyle, specifically the under 18 year old players when preparing move from Minor to Adult playing levels.

Additional research is currently in progress for the Foundation 3 (F3) female GAA players, aged 16 to 21 on how playing capacity management can be self-regulated.

Visit Minor U18 GAA Resources

More information on the The Gaelic Games Player Pathway stages can be found at: https://learning.gaa.ie/GaelicGamesPlayerPathway

Gaelic Player Pathway Phases Under 18

Phase Outcome: Develop players ability to 'move well' via Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS). Ages 4-6 years.

Phase Outcome: To gain competence and confidence through quality exploration of many sports and activities. Ages 7-12 years.

Phase Outcome: Retention and Lifelong Participation. Ages 12+ years.

Phase Outcome: Expose players to other experiences & environments. Ages 13 - 14 years.

Phase Outcome: Challenge players to progress along their development journey within the talent phase . Ages 15 - 16 years.

Phase Outcome: Assist players to achieve higher levels of performance. Ages 17 - 19 years.

Gaelic Player Pathway Phases Over 18

Phase Outcome: Retention and Lifelong Participation. Ages 12+ years.

Phase Outcome: Assist players to achieve higher levels of performance. Ages 17 - 19 years.

Phase Outcome: Support ongoing development in order to transition to an adult intercounty environment. Ages 20 - 23 years.

Phase Outcome: Manage players work/sport balance by providing support & guidance before, during and after their early adult competition experiences. Ages 23+ years.

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