What inter-county S&C is really like, the art of man marking & Achilles rehab
About this episode
Declan Hogan discusses his experiences as a former Offaly captain and current S&C coach, covering topics from inter-county training to injury rehabilitation.
My guest this week is former Offaly captain Declan Hogan , who is currently combining playing club football while also working as S&C coach with the Tullamore senior hurlers. 📲 Follow Dec's coaching page on Instagram here We discuss: - What inter-county S&C looks like and the changes he witnessed in gym work over the last decade - The level of work (gym, skill and recovery) needed to turn himself into an inter-county footballer - Adapting to playing corner-back - The 'sick' level of video analysis he does before man marking key forwards - Tragic passing of Offaly manager Liam Kearns while Dec was captain, and how the squad navigated it - Advice for young players - Achilles injury, surgery and tips for rehabbing tendons - How county football shaped him as a person ➕ I've got some great guests coming up. Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. Stay Connected Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening. ⭐ Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review - it helps me get more top guests. 📢 Share the Episode: Know someone who’d benefit from this? Share it to help spread the word! Follow Along 📍…
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