Psychology & Mental Health As players, applying principles of psychology can maximise enjoyment, optimise performance, and facilitate care around mental health. Aspects such as leadership, goal setting and peer support can all play a role in creating a positive environment and culture where players can thrive in our game. Culture & Support The Greatest Gift (Pre-Teen Booklet): Support for Parents (PDF download) The Greatest Gift Video Injury Prevention & Return from Injury All players want to maximum their time on the pitch and their ability to play the game they love. Prevention and treatment of injuries support players both before and after potential injury occurrence to achieve this. Additionally, tackling key incidents such as concussion as well as key rules within our games e.g. mouthguards, are integral to this area. Mouthguards Mouthguard Information Concussion Concussion Awareness Course (for Parents & Coaches) Concussion Guidelines in Gaelic Games LGFA Concussion Guidelines Poster LGFA Concussion Guidelines Video Developing My Skills Developing athleticism holistically over time to optimise physical fitness. Athletic development allows players to hone the basics of fundamental movements skills including running, jumping, throwing, agility, balance and coordination. Over time, these skills may be refined to develop other aspects such as strength, speed, conditioning and mobility. Technical Skills LGFA Skills Videos LGFA Skills Cards Lifestyle & Transition Management Players at all levels of the game are so much more than just players, they are people with busy lives who may need support with other aspects such as school, work and life balance to continue to play Gaelic. Additionally, as players get older, they will experience several key transition points from non-competitive to competitive football, primary to secondary school, secondary school to college or work, or as they progress towards retiring from playing. Being aware of and managing these key transition periods as well as lifestyle aspects can retain players within the game. Key Transitions LGFA Club Player Competency Chart (PDF Download) Player pathway F1 (Nursery; Age 4-6) F2 (Go Games; Age 7-12) F3 Youth (Club; Age 13-18) F3 Adult (Club; Age 18+) T1 (School or County; Under 13 PDP, Under 14, Age 13-14) T2 (School or County; Under 15 PDP, Under 16, Age 15-16) T3 (School or County; Under 17 PDP, Under 18, Age 17-18) T4 (College; Age 19-23) E1 (Intercounty Adult)