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Making it. What it takes, MacRory winning manager Kevin Brady talks coaching youth & 16-year-old Derry player Ruairi Forbes

Making it. What it takes for young people to reach the top. Oisin wants provincial end

This one is different. Ruairi Forbes is an inter-county minor player, from the Ballinderry club and has won a MacRory. He's still in School at St Mary's Magherafelt and will still be there next year. He explains what it takes for a youngster to make it in Gaelic games. His journey continues to evolve, but he talks social media controls, quitting rugby, dedication, snowflake generation and why sport is so important. It's a rare, frank and honest insight into a 16-year-old aiming to play at the very top. Kevin Brady played for Antrim for 15 years and manages St Mary's MacRory cup winning team. He explains how to get the best out of young people- why they're different and lessons to be learned. Kevin also explains the Tailteann Cup from the eyes of a former captain who won the Tommy Murphy cup - he still has the framed photo! Oisin manages the Armagh U20's in an episode of the GAA Social that devotes the entire pod to coaching young people. It's a remarkable listen.

PS- there's more. Womens knickers, San Francisco, formals, abuse, Donegal needing to change and Adrian McGuckin. Oh yes, Oisin wants the provincial championships scrapped. Another week of the GAA Social

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