EPISODE · Jan 30, 2025 · 41 MIN
How studying psychology transformed an inter-county career at 28
from Humans of Gaelic · host Kevin O'Brien
Paul Flanagan’s inter-county journey is one of perseverance and mental resilience.After first breaking onto the Clare hurling panel for the All-Ireland win in 2013, he didn’t make his first senior championship start until 10 seasons later aged 28.He finished the season with an All-Star nomination and retired last year after winning his second Celtic Cross. We discuss:🧠 How he stayed motivated despite years of setbacks💪 The impact of studying performance psychology on his game🏆 Lessons from his All-Ireland-winning Clare team⚡ How he helps athletes as a mental skills coachA brilliant episode for players looking to develop the mental edge needed to thrive at the highest level.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you 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 us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
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Paul Flanagan’s inter-county journey is one of perseverance and mental resilience.After first breaking onto the Clare hurling panel for the All-Ireland win in 2013, he didn’t make his first senior championship start until 10 seasons later aged 28.He finished the season with an All-Star nomination and retired last year after winning his second Celtic Cross. We discuss:🧠 How he stayed motivated despite years of setbacks💪 The impact of studying performance psychology on his game🏆 Lessons from his All-Ireland-winning Clare team⚡ How he helps athletes as a mental skills coachA brilliant episode for players looking to develop the mental edge needed to thrive at the highest level.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you 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 us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
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