Rob Mulcahy on Off the Ball: Talent Development, Bio-Banding and Pathways in Gaelic Games

Gaelic football players from Dublin and Mayo competing on a green pitch with a large crowd in stands

PESS Professional Doctoral candidate Rob Mulcahy recently featured on Off the Ball:

Rob discussed:

  • Talent development pathways within Gaelic Games
  • The role of bio-banding in supporting athlete development
  • Progression rates from development squads to adult inter-county level
  • Key considerations for coaches and practitioners working within talent systems

You can listen to the full podcast HERE:
https://link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGQNi4MU5TjO

Off the Ball is one of Ireland’s leading sports media platforms, providing analysis, discussion, and insights across all levels of sport.

To find out more about the Professional Doctorate in Human Performance and Innovation at PESS, go to:
https://pess.blog/2026/03/05/professional-doctorate-in-human-performance-innovation-ul-applications-open-for-autumn-2026-professor-giles-warrington/