Cuala Minor Player Resource Pack

Members may recall research survey shared in April 2024 on the experience of Minor GAA Player’s move to Adult. The survey purpose was to gauge perceived value for a player yearbook and online form at the end of their season as they prepare for a move to adult team(s). The number of responses received from a mix of players, parents, coaches and club members, far exceeded expectations and the insights gathered proved valuable feedback for creation of a Minor GAAP Resource Pack, which has been approved by Coiste, Coaching Forum and shared with Coaching Director, Minor and Adult section chairs and mentors.
Summary of approximate % of positive responses to questions presented are detailed below (weighted from Likert scale 1 to 5):
Question
Approx % of Positive Responses
“I believe that a minor to adult GAA Player Handbook/Form would be beneficial for player and coach communication.”
90.48%
“I believe the minor to adult GAA Player Handbook/Form would help players with their move and integration to adult team(s).”
88.89%
“I believe the minor to adult GAA Player Handbook/Form would help coaches (minor and adult) with the player’s move and integration to adult team(s).”
94.44%
“How important do you think it is for coaches to receive information on the player when they move to adult?”
88.89%
In addition, considerable comments and suggestions were provided that contributed to the overall design of the resource pack, with more ideas coming through that have been added to the Coaching Forum backlog and will be progressed with the club’s Coaching Director.
We would like to thank everyone for their interest in this area, including those who took the time to respond to the survey, the players and coaches who participated in workshops and the members who provided feedback on the versions presented. More detail on the project can be accessed at Minor Player Resources and the Cuala Minor Player Resources are available at Policies, Documents & Forms – Cuala GAC – Official Website (cualagaa.ie).
Míle buíochas,
Niamh O’Connor, Fintan Quill, Joyce Groarke