Electric Ireland’s ‘GAA Minor Moments Podcast' Season Four Episode Eight

Electric Ireland, proud sponsor of the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships and the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships, has today released Season Four, Episode Eight of the ‘GAA Minor Moments’ podcast, featuring two-time All-Ireland winning Tipperary manager Liam Sheedy.

This week, host Fergal O’Keeffe sits down with the GAA icon to explore his own minor experiences, his remarkable managerial career, and the invaluable lessons he has learned on and off the pitch.

The former Tipperary manager reflects on the current Tipperary under-20 team's success, drawing parallels to his own minor years and highlighting the special qualities of the current squad. He discusses the importance of resilience, the impact of winning at underage level, and the important blend of youth and experience needed for success.

Sheedy also shares insights into his own playing career, including the disappointment of missing out on the minor team initially, and the subsequent pride of finally earning his place. He credits his minor manager, Paddy Doyle, and under-21 manager, Mick Minogue, for their influence on his leadership style. He also speaks candidly about his regret over not performing to his full potential in the 1987 All-Ireland Minor Final, a lesson that shaped his approach to management. 

"I swore any time I’m with teams, that I'd make sure that nobody would ever experience what I experienced where that they got so wrapped up in the occasion, they didn't really bring their full selves or their true selves," Sheedy reveals.

Throughout the episode, Sheedy touches on the importance of community, the role of the GAA in young people's lives, and the transferable skills gained through sport. Offering his advice to young players, Sheedy emphasises that they will ultimately reap the rewards of their effort, getting out what they put into their sport. The discussion explores his team-building philosophy, a focus on the psychology of sport, and the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment.

Electric Ireland’s ‘GAA Minor Moments’ Podcast will air on Tuesdays throughout the Electric Ireland Camogie & GAA Minor Championships as well-known Irish stars share memories from their early sporting careers, reflecting on the defining moments from playing Minor and how it shaped them, both on and off the pitch. 

This season, Fergal will be joined by a host of excellent guests as they reflect on their time spent playing Minor and shed light on some great personal stories.

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