
Eamon Devlin
Founder of Minute 9, a consultancy dedicated to transforming how sports teams communicate under pressure. He provides actionable advice on improving team communication and performance, especially during halftime.
Top 5 podcasts with Eamon Devlin
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Mar 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin
Eamon Devlin discusses optimizing halftime team talks in soccer, focusing on player performance strategies. The podcast also explores the new Veo Cam 3 with AI-powered tools for game analysis. Insights on enhancing halftime strategies, individualized team talk approaches, and effective strategies for motivating players. Additionally, the impact of phones on player behavior and coaching strategies in soccer is examined, along with the challenges faced by coaches during halftime talks.

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Aug 12, 2024 • 51min
#294 Eamon Devlin - Creating the Right Half-Time Environment
Eamon Devlin, head coach of several senior Gaelic football teams and founder of the sports consultancy Minute9, dives deep into the importance of halftime in team sports. He shares his research findings on how players perceive coaching messages during breaks. The discussion explores emotional challenges athletes face at halftime and the critical need for structured communication. Eamon highlights strategies to create a supportive environment, integrating psychological insights and video analysis to enhance player motivation and performance.

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Aug 10, 2025 • 37min
413: Halftime Hacks: Maximize Athlete Performance & Communication | Eamon Devlin Part 2
Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute 9, specializes in transforming team communication under pressure. In this discussion, he dives into effective halftime strategies that can elevate athlete performance. Eamon explains practical techniques like using anonymous surveys and the 'stop, start, continue' framework. He also emphasizes the importance of structured dialogue during critical moments and managing player frustrations. Additionally, Devlin shares insights on assistant coach dynamics and emotional regulation for coaches, offering actionable tips to foster a supportive atmosphere.

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Aug 3, 2025 • 39min
412: Rethinking Halftime: Why Less is More in Coaching with Eamon Devlin of Minute Nine
Eamon Devlin, Founder of Minute Nine, focuses on optimizing communication during high-stakes moments in sports. He reveals how traditional halftime speeches often miss the mark and shares his journey from law to sports consulting. Eamon emphasizes the importance of brevity and emotional well-being for players, suggesting that clarity can enhance performance. He also advocates for a supportive communication culture, highlighting the power of genuine connection over dramatic outbursts. Coaches and athletes alike will find his insights transformative.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 24min
The Secrets of a Successful Halftime Talk with Eamon Devlin, Founder of Minute9
Eamon Devlin, the founder of Minute9 and a consultant in elite sports communication, shares his insights on effective halftime talks. He reveals how coaches often miss players' needs for rest and emotional reset during breaks. Eamon discusses strategies for concise communication, player autonomy, and fostering a calming atmosphere to minimize stress. He emphasizes character development over immediate results, suggesting that supportive team dynamics and structured halftime protocols can significantly enhance performance and resilience.