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GAA Player Resources for Minor and Adult, Camogie, Hurling, Ladies and Men's Football Players
Why Minor GAAP?
Why Minor GAAP?
The innovative 'Bridge the GAAP' initiative was inspired by an Action Design Research (ADR) project, completed in April 2024. This project was part of the PGDip in Innovation through Design Thinking programme at University College Cork (UCC). Faced with a unique challenge, the design team, comprising Niamh O'Connor, Fintan Quill, and Joyce Groarke, set out to create a resource tool for minor GAA players in camogie, hurling, and ladies and men's football.
The goal?
The goal?
To develop an artefact that not only tracks players' progress during their crucial final year at the minor level but also eases their transition to adult divisions.
The team’s solution?
The team’s solution?
Templates for a GAA Player Resource Pack, which includes:
The insights gained from these artefacts are poised to enhance communication between players and coaches, aiming to significantly increase player engagement among 17 to 23-year-olds.
Additionally, innovative ideas from the project's design sprints have been preserved in the 'ideas car park' for future exploration.
Yearbook
Yearbook
An A5 booklet for the player to record their final year at Minor's playing activity. Template can be used for non-Minor players, if required.
Season Planner
Season Planner
A paper form coaches can use for gathering player feedback and insights that will support planning for the season ahead and / or handover of players to new coaching groups.
Player Workshop Ideas
Player Workshop Ideas
Ideas from player workshop held in March 2024 on ways to improve the GAA player's experience when moving from minor to adult playing levels.
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