Leitrim graduates from Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme 2022

By Donal O'Grady
Published 21st Jan 2023, 17:00 BST
GPA Chief Executive Tom Parson with Evan Sweeney.placeholder image
GPA Chief Executive Tom Parson with Evan Sweeney.

Pictured having graduated from the Jim Madden GPA Leadership Programme 2022 were Leitrim’s David McGovern and Evan Sweeney alongside Gaelic Players' Association CEO, Tom Parsons.

The programme develops a group of inter-county players from Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic football with the necessary skills, motivation and experience to become real leaders in the community.placeholder image
The programme develops a group of inter-county players from Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic football with the necessary skills, motivation and experience to become real leaders in the community.

David McGovern receiving his certificate from Tom Parson, CEO of the GPA

The tailored programme sees students paired with a professional life coach with whom they work to address their individual development needs. Participants gain skills which they can draw on in their personal, sporting and professional lives.

The programme has been made possible through the support of Michael Madden and his family who have dedicated this programme and curriculum to the memory of their late father Jim, who was a tireless grassroots GAA and community activist in Tipperary.

Close to 250 inter-county players have benefitted from the programme since it began nine years ago.

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