Speed vs Endurance: A Smarter Way to Condition Players | Ciaran Boyle

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How do you condition players so they’re fit enough for the game — without leaving them cooked, flat, or under-recovered?

In this episode, I’m joined by Ciaran Boyle, S&C coach with Tipperary Senior Camogie, to discuss a more individualised approach to conditioning using speed-endurance profiling and micro-dosing speed.

We cover:

• Why one-size-fits-all conditioning often fails

• Speed-based, endurance-based and hybrid player profiles

• MAS, Max Sprint Speed and Anaerobic Speed Reserve explained simply

• Why two players with the same MAS can respond very differently

• How to manage different profiles within the same squad

• Micro-dosing speed to maintain performance in-season

• Straight-line vs curved sprinting and progression

• Managing load, recovery and congested schedules

A practical conversation for GAA, Camogie and LGFA coaches looking to improve fitness while keeping players healthy and available.