Interview with PESS staff member: Phil Kearney on Skill Acquisition

PESS staff member Dr Phil Kearney was recently interviewed by John Harrington for the GAA website: Skill Acquisition key to unlocking a young player’s potential.

Phil discussed:

·       What the sport science discipline of Skill Acquisition entails?

·       How Skill Acquisition can support holistic player development.

·       His presentation at the upcoming Gaelic Games Coaching        Conference.

You can read the interview with Phil here.

Phil is a Lecturer in Motor Skill Acquisition, Coaching and Performance and Tutor on the MSc. Applied Sports Coaching. Phil’s research interests include maturation and youth sport, coaches’ knowledge and practices and enhancing practice quality.

You can contact Phil via email at philip.kearney@ul.ie or view his research profile: https://pure.ul.ie/en/persons/philip-kearney