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PLAYERS THRIVE ON AND OFF THE FIELD GAELIC PLAYERS ASSOCIATION STRATEGIC PLAN 2017 — 2019
EOIN
PRICE INTRO
Westmeath
Hurler
Teacher
Father of one
It is a great privilege for me to represent you
all as Chief Executive of your organisation. I
myself have been a member of the GPA since its
I was trying to revolve my
life around sport and began inception, but also at the Executive level since
to feel an emptiness in
my personal life. I had no
2013 and I have always felt very passionate
direction and was becoming about the GPA and the needs of its members.
frustrated trying to decide
on a career path.
I approached the GPA
looking for guidance and I
am extremely thankful for When I was appointed as Following some extensive
all their help as I have since CEO in February 2017, my planning with those groups I
qualified from St. Patrick’s priority was to assess where feel confident that, with your
College, Drumcondra. we were as an organisation input, we have addressed
and to listen to the views our main objectives as an
I have become the GPA of all our members and organisation between now
Player Representative for stakeholders. I wanted and 2019 in this plan.
my team to give back and to ensure that I had the I am looking forward to
encourage anybody who is in best understanding of our challenging ourselves as
the position I was in to avail players’ current needs an organisation and as
DERMOT EARLEY before putting together a individuals in providing the
of their services.”
GPA Chief Executive strategic plan for the next best support available for
three years. you, our county players.
Having spent the last few This organisation has always
months travelling around the been and will remain a
country to meet and consult player-led organisation. I
with players, managers, our invite you all as members
committees, the media, to play your part in helping
Government, GAA officials, every member to become
and donors to name a few, their personal best...
I was able to relay your
opinions and thoughts
to our National Executive
Committee and Board.
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VISION
Players thrive on and off the field.
PURPOSE
To represent players and invest in their
development as people.
VALUES
• Players First • Integrity
• Courage • Excellence
• Unity
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CONTENTS
STRATEGIC THEMES
1
1. PLAYING A BETTER GAME 11
2. WORKING TOGETHER 15
3 FOR PLAYERS
2
3. INVESTING IN PLAYERS 19
4. LEAVING PLAYERS IN 23
A BETTER PLACE
5. MORE THAN JUST A PLAYER 27
4 5
6. CELEBRATING PLAYERS 31
1. W
exford’s David
Dunne
2. S
eamus O'Carroll
of Limerick in
action
3. S
tephen Maher
of Laois in action
OPERATIONS
against Seán
Geraghty of Meath
4. C
hris Barrett of
Mayo in action
against Matthew
WHAT WE DO FOR PLAYERS 37
Donnelly of Tyrone
5. J amie Gonoud
of Westmeath is
tackled by John
Tubritt of Wexford GOVERNANCE 43
6. K evin Conlan
launching Réalta in
6 a Leitrim school
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1.
PLAYING
A BETTER
GAME
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019
PLAYING
A BETTER
GAME 1
Changing our games for the better
through a united players’ voice.
OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
1.
Making sure that the players’
voice is heard by those who
1.
A revamped master fixture list
in hurling and football delivering
2 3
influence our games. vibrant county, club and third-
level competitons.
2. Eavolving competitions to deliver
better experience for players.
2. Aprovision
ppropriate standards of welfare
for all squads.
3. Rforaising welfare standards
players.
3. Ainter-county
new programme for
managers and
coaches focused on player 4 5
welfare and development.
1. G
PA’s Annual
Reps Day
4. Ecapture
ffective systems in place to
the voice of the players.
2. Kilkenny’s Michael
Fennelly at the
Annual Reps Day
5. Ppositive
layer-mandated actions for 3. GPA CEO Dermot
Earley representing
change delivered. the organisation at
Congress
4. Group of players
participating in
the GPA Madden
Leadership
Programme
5. Cavan’s Killian
Clarke at the
Students Redefined
Workshop in
Belfast
6. GPA Chairman
Seamus Hickey 6
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2.
WORKING
TOGETHER
FOR
PLAYERS
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WORKING
TOGETHER
FOR
PLAYERS 1
Working with players and building a
passionate team of supporters
2 3
OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
1.
Increasing face-to-face time with
players nationally.
1. Iface-to-face
ncreased amount of regional
engagement with
groups and individual players.
2. nsuring those who influence
E
our games understand the
power of the work that we do
2. Ghow
reater understanding of
we serve players by
with players. all stakeholders.
3. Pvoices
romoting a culture of strong
who support players and
3. Iadvocates
ncreased number of
championing our
4
inspire others. purpose and vision.
4. Tgroups
he network of individuals and
who support our work
1. G
PA Annual
Reps day
continues to grow. 2. A ddressing the
crowd at the GPA
Inaugural Boston
5. Aplayers
nnual independent poll of Dinner
and stakeholders 3. T he GPA New York
Gala
showing increased levels of
understanding and awareness 4. T he launch of the
Government Grant
of our work. Payment Scheme
5. S
upporting the
#OnHerSide
5 campaign
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INVESTING
IN PLAYERS
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019INVESTING
IN PLAYERS
Ensuring adequate funding is available as
1 the demands on players continue to grow.
“GPA’S POSITION
STRENGHTENED BY OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
NEW €6.2M DEAL 1. 1.
WITH GAA”
Putting the player at the Continued support from
centre of decisions and Government, commercial
resource allocations. partners, donors and the GAA.
– Irish Times
2. Mresponsibly,
anaging available funds
effectively and
2. Vand
alue for money maintained
enhanced.
transparently in line with
best practice.
3. Gstreams
rowth of independent funding
to support the
3. Esustainable
nhancing our range of
funding sources.
increased demand from players
for our services.
4. Rtransparent
egular, consistent and
financial reporting
available to stakeholders.
5. 7player
5% of net revenue allocated to
welfare and development.
2
“GOVERNMENT AND GPA 1. T he annoucement of the GAA
and GPA framework agreement
2017-2019
AGREE €6.9M DEAL TO 2. A n Taoiseach Enda Kenny,
EXTEND GOVERNMENT Minister Shane Ross
Department of Transport,
Tourism and Sport and
GRANTS SCHEME TO Minister Patrick O'Donovan
Minister of State for Tourism
INTER-COUNTY PLAYERS and Sport at the launch
of the GPA agreement
with Government on
FOR 3 YEARS” government grants
– Irish Independent
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019LEAVING
PLAYERS IN
A BETTER
PLACE
22 STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIC PLAN 23
2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019LEAVING CREATING LEADERS OF THE FUTURE...
PLAYERS IN
A BETTER
PLACE Chloe Morey, Clare, Thomas Brady, Dublin, James Sherry, Fermanagh, Julia White, Cork, Kevin McManamon, Dublin, Siobhan Hurley,
Kildare, Ronan Flynn, Sligo, Anna Geary, Cork and Hugh Paddy O’Byrne, Carlow taking part in the GPA Madden Leadership Programme
Inspiring leaders of the future to leave ...TO BUILD ON THEIR LEGACY
a lasting legacy.
OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
1.
Creating equal opportunities
for players to contribute to
1.
An expanded range of leadership
programmes for players.
meaningful change.
2. Astrategy
ctive player involvement in
2. Investing in the talent that
contributes to a vibrant and
and policy decisions
through an open and transparent
relevant player-led organisation. governance procedure.
3. Cwork
ontinuing to benchmark our
so we can deliver world-
3. Aestablished
n experienced advisory board
providing guidance
class supports to players. and perspective to the National
Executive Committee and Board.
enchmarking of our work
4. Bdelivered GPA Founders Kieran McGeeney, Donal Óg Cusack and Dessie Farrell
through regular
engagements with other players’
bodies and participation in
international player organisations.
5. Pengaged
layers and former players are
as community leaders
at local, national and global level.
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MORE
THAN JUST
A PLAYER
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019MORE AIDAN
CONNOLLY
THAN JUST Mayo Hurler
Teacher
A PLAYER
Father of three
Last year I moved with my wife and three
kids to the Middle East. I contacted the GPA
Working with players to unlock their full and the response was fast and brilliant.
Within three weeks I was doing life-coaching
potential and become a game-changer in sessions and was provided with contacts
their own lives. for people who had already made the same
move. I have found all this invaluable.”
OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
1.
Delivering life-changing
programmes so all players can
1.
Players understand who they
are, where their passions lie and
unlock their full potential. what direction they would like to
take with their lives.
2. romoting a balanced lifestyle
P
where players can thrive both on
and off the field.
2. ICoaching
ncreased uptake of Life
and Player
Development programmes.
3. Focusing on newer members to
prepare for future challenges
and opportunities.
3. Palayers better equipped to have
lasting and empowering career
playing for their county.
4. Einduction
stablish a comprehensive
programme and player
passport system for new squad
members.
5. Aprocess
FIONN
FITZGERALD
robust quality assurance
operating annually I would strongly encourage
in relation to all of our players to engage with
programmes. Kerry Footballer the services available as I
have first-hand experience
University Lecturer
of the positive impact they
can have on your on- and
off-field success.”
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CELEBRATING
PLAYERS
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019CELEBRATING
PLAYERS
1 2
A positive voice that champions our
unique players and is proud of what
they contribute.
3
OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES
1. 1.
4
Sharing how our work Player stories are the heart of
1. T ipp’s Brendan transforms players’ lives. our communications.
Maher with fans
2. L ee Keegan,
Mayo, and Austin
Gleeson, Waterford,
2. Rcontribution
aising awareness of players’
to society.
2. Pcommunity
layers’ contribution to their
and wider society is
pictured with their promoted and celebrated.
3. Changing perceptions through
GAA/GPA Opel
All-Stars Player of
3. Iwork
the Year Awards
open and engaging dialogue. ncreased understanding of our
3. Jonny Cooper,
Dublin, Cormac fostered through open and
Costello, Dublin, positive dialogue.
and Richie Hogan,
Kilkenny, take part
4. Aimplemented
in activities at Jump
Autism Support’s recognition scheme
Easter Camp to acknowledge
5 6
4. M
ike Lyons and the contribution of long-serving
Gerard Smith of
Louth celebrate players when they retire from
after the Lory
Meagher Cup Final the game.
5. Tchannels
5. G
alway's Joe
Canning signs argeted communication
autographs after
the Championship strategy used
Quater-Final
against Dublin to facilitate increased
understanding of our vision
6. M
eath captain
James Toher lifts the and purpose.
Christy Ring Cup
7. J ack McCaffrey,
Dublin, TJ Reid,
Kilkenny, and Gillian
Whittall, Marketing
and PR Manager
Opel Ireland at
the launch of the
2015 Opel GAA/
GPA All-Stars jersey
in support of the
Childhood Cancer
7 Foundation
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019ANNUAL GPA FORMER PLAYERS EVENT
BRIAN
DARBY
Offaly
Footballer
Teacher
Father of two
As a person who was very
uncertain about what to do
with my life, I have been
1
given clarity and guidance
in channelling my skills in
the best possible way. I
would openly advise fellow
players to seek out and
benefit from the GPA’s
exemplary services.”
3
1. D
ermot Earley
addresses the
room at the
annual GPA
2 Former Players
event
2. S
eamus Darby,
Offaly, and
Charlie Nelligan,
Kerry
3. F ormer Cork
hurlers Kerry
Kelly, Roger
Ryan, and Jimmy
Brohan with
former Tipperary
hurler Tony Wall
4. D
ermot Earley
5 4 with Mick
O’Dwyer
5. F ormer Kildare
NOEL
football team-
mates, from
left, William
McCreery,
McGRATH
Charlie
McCreevy, Sos
Dowley, Aidan I was faced with a massive challenge
Walsh, Eddie
McCormick, and in my life when I was diagnosed with
Hugh McCreevy,
at the GPA
Tipperary Hurler testicular cancer. The GPA were very
Former Players supportive of me during this time to
Event Athlete mentor in
make sure I was getting the best help
6 T ony Hanahoe
sports education possible. I have since made a return
with Mícheál Ó
6 Muircheartaigh to hurling and made a full recovery.”
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019PARAIC
O’KEEFFE WHAT WE
Wexford Footballer
Teacher DO FOR
PLAYERS
The GPA programmes had a knock-
on benefit on the field of sport and
has further empowered me to take
action towards the goals that I want
to achieve short-term and long-term
— to get the best out of myself in
everyday life.”
LORCAN
McLOUGHLIN
Cork Hurler
The GPA has been
very beneficial for me
with regards to making
important career-path
Business Development
decisions. I now have a
& Marketing Officer better balance between
Father of one my personal life,
professional career and
sporting career.”
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019PLAYER HOW WE
DEVELOPMENT ACHIEVE THIS
Facilitation
• GPA Staff • GPA service providers
• GPA Personal Development Coaches
Unlocking players’ Focus
full potential • Athletic identity • Career vision
and building a • Emotional intelligence
• Personal values and vision
• Education and skills plan
• Wellbeing
solid foundation Services
for personal and CAREER PERSONAL
professional growth.
• C
areer plan development (CV, • Development coaching
interview and communication skills)
• Brand management
• B
usiness start-up and development
• Social, charity and community
programme
engagement
EDUCATION • F inancial advice
• Education planning and advice • L eadership programmes
• Scholarships
WELLBEING
• Upskilling scholarships
• Personal counselling 24/7
• Residential treatment
What success looks like
• P
layer is better able to manage the • P
layer feels supported, empowered and
demands of a dual career as an equipped, with the tools and confidence
amature athlete. to improve his quality of life.
• P
layer has explored and understands • P
layer feels much more fulfilled, enjoys
the concept of athlethic identity. life and is in a position to make an
increased contribution to his game, his
• P
layer has a better understanding of
community and our society.
himself and his purpose in life, with a
greater sense of optimism for what the • Player is operating at his personal best.
future holds.
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019PLAYER HOW WE
REPRESENTATION ACHIEVE THIS
Facilitation
• GPA staff • GPA service providers
Raising welfare
• GPA volunteer player groups
Focus
standards through • Squad charters • Competition structure reform
a united players’ • GAA/GPA player policy forum
• Player safety and welfare
• Individual case management
• Research
voice to enable Services
players thrive on • Cardiac screening programme • Anti-doping awareness protocol
and off the field. • The GPA enhanced injury scheme
• Former player surgical fund
• GPA benevolent fund
• Concussion awareness protocol
• Coaching pathway for retiring players
• Protecting the integrity of our games
• Dental protection
What success looks like
• E
fficient operation of Squad Charters • P
rotecting the integrity of our games
with timely delivery of player entitlements through player education and awareness
as agreed. protocols.
• D
elivering a vibrant playing environment • E
vidence-based research underpinning
and experience for all players. welfare policies for current, former and
future county players.
• C
omprehensive physical health screening
and interventions for all players.
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 20192017 GPA GOVERNANCE
REPS
NATIONAL
EDUCATION
OFFICER PROVINCIAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICERS
NOEL CONNORS TOMÁS COLTON NIALL McNAMEE ALAN KERINS ALAN O’MARA
ULSTER LEINSTER CONNACHT MUNSTER
Leinster Munster
CARLOW LOUTH CLARE LIMERICK
Daniel St Ledger Adrian Reid Martin McMahon Ian Ryan
Brian Tracey Gerard Smyth David Reidy Barry Hennessy
DUBLIN MEATH CORK TIPPERARY
Jonny Cooper Donnacha Tobin Mark Collins Brian Fox
Eoghan O’Donnell Damien Healy Lorcan McLoughlin Brendan Maher
KILDARE OFFALY KERRY WATERFORD
Daniel Flynn Sean Pender Darran O’Sullivan Tadhg Ó Huallacháin
Niall Ó Muineacháin Shane Dooley John Griffin Noel Connors
KILKENNY WESTMEATH
Richie Hogan Kevin Maguire
Eoin Price
Connacht
LAOIS
Darren Strong WEXFORD GALWAY ROSCOMMON
Ross King Brian Malone Finian Hanley Donal Smith
Eanna Martin John Hanbury Naos Connaugthon
LONGFORD
Michael Quinn WICKLOW LEITRIM SLIGO
Patrick Walsh John McGrath Gary Reynolds Charles Harrison
Billy Cuddihy James Glancy Eolan McCarthy
MAYO
Ulster Jason Doherty
Corey Scahill
ANTRIM DOWN
Chris Kerr
Neal McAuley
Kevin McKernan
Connor O’Prey
Overseas
ARMAGH FERMANAGH LANCASHIRE WARWICKSHIRE
Aidan Forker Eoin Donnelly Jason Patton Joe Meagher
Ciaran Clifford Ryan Bogue
LONDON NEW YORK
CAVAN MONAGHAN Phillip Butler Ross Wherity
Jack Brady Darren Hughes Tadhg Healy
Mark Hayes Brian Flanagan
DERRY TYRONE
Chrissy McKaigue Matthew Donnelly
Ruairi Convery Padraig McHugh
DONEGAL
Ryan McHugh Football Hurling
Padraig Doherty Representative Representative
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2017 — 2019 2017 — 2019National Executive Committee Board Remuneration
Chairman & Director: Fergus Clancy*
Sub-commitee
Chairman: Tom Dillon*
Paul Flynn Brian Mulvihill
Director Director
Sean Murphy* Fergus Clancy*
Philip Greene Sean Murphy* Director Director
Director Director
Paul Flynn
Seamus Hickey Matt Hoban Director
Director Company Secretary
Seamus Hickey
Chairman
David Collins
President
Paul Flynn
Secretary
Stephen McDonnell
Cork Hurling
Finance Audit & Risk
Limerick Hurling Galway Hurling Dublin Football
Sub-committee Sub-commitee
Chairman: Liam Twohig*
Chairman & NEC Member: John Glennon*
Seamus Hickey Mark Ward
Philip Greene Brian Mulvihill Director NEC member
Director Director
Martin Kelly*
Colin Moran Mícheál Carrigy
NEC member GAA Rep.
Noel Connors Aidan Forker Ronan Sheehan Mattie Donnelly
Player Safety Welfare
Waterford Hurling Armagh Football Down Hurling Tyrone Football Competition Committee
Structure Reform Chairman: Dr Jim O'Donovan - Limerick football
Committee
Cathal Cregg James Sherry
Dermot Earley Barry Cahill Roscommon football Fermanagh football
GPA CEO Dublin football
Ciaran McDonald Enda King
Richie Hogan Michael Quinn Tipperary football Sports Surgery Clinic
Kilkenny hurling Longford football
David Breen Walter Palmer
Seamus Hickey John Griffin Limerick hurling GPA US/Former Gen
Mark Ward Cathal Cregg Brian Mulvihill Richie Hogan Limerick hurling Kerry hurling Secretary EU Athletes
Meath Football Rosscommon Football Tipperary Football Kilkenny Hurling
Ronan Sweeney Ruairi Convery
Kildare football Derry hurling
Colin Moran Former Players Group
Dublin football
Chairman: Tony Hanahoe
GPA Squad Charter Joe Connolly Declan O’Loughlin
Group Vinnie Glennon
Seamus Darby
Pat Mangan
Mick Galvin
Alan Kerins Keith Rossiter Philip Greene Colin Moran Sean Walsh Donal O’Grady
Galway Dual Player Wexford Hurling Sligo Football Dublin Football John McGrath Hugh Paddy O’Byrne
Wicklow football Carlow hurling
Paddy Stapleton Aidan Forker
Tipperary hurling Armagh football US Advisory Groups
James Toher Eoin Doyle
Meath football Kildare football New York Advisory Boston Friends of
Board the GPA
Finian Hanley Kevin Maguire
Galway football Westmeath football
Ronan Sweeney
Kildare Football
John Glennon*
Independent
Sean Murphy*
Independent
Fergus Clancy*
Independent Governance
The GPA adhere to the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland
*Committee members who are independent of the playing body
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Northwood Business Campus
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