Michael Dempsey & Dr. Brian Cuthbert
Michael Dempsey is chair of the GAA Talent Academy and Player Development review group. A former Laois Senior footballer, Michael was coach to the hugely successful Kilkenny Senior Hurling team. He is currently based in IT Carlow, where he is the GAA Programme Director.
Dr. Brian Cuthbert is Principal of Scoil an Spioraid Naomh in Bishopstown in Cork. A former dual player, Brian represented Cork at all levels as a player, and has served as manager to the Cork Minor and Senior teams. One of the leading lights on the Talent Academy and Player Development review group, Brian completed his PhD in 2018 investigating elite youth Gaelic footballers and their holistic development.