'Honest conversations' driving Limerick after failures
Limerick hurling manager John Kiely credits 'honest conversations' and a renewed competitive drive for his team's successful season. The team is preparing for an All-Ireland final against Galway following previous years of disappointing exits.
Why it matters
It highlights the psychological and cultural management required to maintain elite-level performance in professional sports.
Limerick manager John Kiely said "honest conversations" and "renewed vigour" have been the backbone to a largely flawless season so far as they look to become All-Ireland hurling champions again on Sunday.
The Treaty men have secured the Allianz Hurling League and Munster Hurling Championship so far this campaign.
Galway stand in their way at Croke Park as Limerick look to get to the top of the mountain once again.
Exiting at the quarter-final and semi-final stages of the Liam MacCarthy in the last two years led to plenty of soul-searching for Kiely.
With five All-Irelands already secured from 2018 onwards, he demanded more from his players since last winter, if they were to attempt to try again following the two painful losses.
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