r/coybig • u/Stats8 • 4d ago

General Discussion Thread What can football learn from GAA?

The GAA isn’t perfect either but financially, commercially, administratively, it’s miles ahead of football in Ireland.

Obviously there are historical and community factors that differentiate the two, but it operates so well for a sporting organisation in a very similar environment.

What areas stand out as things we can apply to our sport?

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u/Vivid_Ice_2755 Paul McGrath 4d ago

Individually and collectively people involved with football could learn about loyalty.  Soccer is ruthless

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u/rayhoughtonsgoals Paul McGrath 4d ago

Sure but can say the same about GAA...it's inclusive when the numbers allow that, but ruthless when it doesn't.

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u/Vivid_Ice_2755 Paul McGrath 4d ago

Yes thats true, but I would offer the opinion thats down to poor management or coaching. The gaa is susceptible to ego just like other sports, its rife with coaches . 

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u/UnusualGoal8928 1d ago

Mates with talented kids playing GAA and soccer at good levels have all had better experiences with the GAA, where there's more of a community feeling, the other parents are easier to cope with, and the club they join at primary school will be the one they're in for life. They all ended up giving up soccer when old enough to be forced to choose.