David Passmore on beating the relative age theory

Two players on his slide are the same age, one much bigger than the other, which is the selection trap. Gaelic games research in Ireland found a child born in January, February or March is seven times more likely to be picked than one born in October, November or December, simply for being older and having played longer. Know who your older players are and give the younger ones more chance. Watch the full masterclass: Changing & developing a culture.

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