About this episode

The episode discusses the growth of women's football in Ireland, coaching philosophies, and previews the All-Island Cup quarter-finals.

Breifne Earley is joined by Aaron Clarke, Avril Brierley and former DLR Waves manager Lar Mahony for a wide-ranging episode covering international football, coaching, player development and the continued growth of the women’s game in Ireland. The panel begin by discussing Ireland’s recent fixtures against the Netherlands and France, assessing where the team currently stands and what remains possible in the race for World Cup qualification. Attention then turns to Lar Mahony’s long involvement in the women’s game. He reflects on the early years of the National League, the progress made over the last decade and a half, and the evolution of standards both on and off the pitch. Lar also looks back on his time managing DLR Waves and recalls winning the FAI Cup with UCD, sharing some of the lessons and experiences that shaped his coaching career. The conversation then explores Lar’s coaching philosophy, player development and the importance of creating environments where players can thrive both on and off the field. The panel also discuss the publication of Lar’s latest book, Move Yourself , the third release in the Big Picture Coaching series, which focuses on personal growth…

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