Games Development Personnel
Games Development Committee (GDC)
The USGAA GDC is responsible for the overall delivery of the USGAA Games Development Program. The committee consists of:
- USGAA Chairperson: Bernie Connaughton
- USGAA Secretary: Robert Tierney
- USGAA Vice-Chairperson: John Young
- USGAA Youth Officer: Paul Mulcaire
- Games Development Officer: Robert Tierney
Games Development Administrators (GDA)
The role of the GDA is that of organizer, coordinator, educator as well as a coach. Flexibility and mobility are very important as the GDA continues to support the large volunteer sector working on the ground. While GDA’s work primarily within their respective divisions at times they assist with event/activities in other divisions and on behalf of the USGAA Development Committee.
GDA’s work can be categorized under one or more of the following Key Areas
- Area 1 – Games Opportunities (Child)
- Area 2 – Games Opportunities (Youth)
- Area 3 – School Initiatives
- Area 4 – Camps
- Area 5 – Talent Academies
- Area 6 – Learning & Development
Based in four of USGAA’s ten divisions, GDA’s are responsible for:
- Club Development (Admin & Planning)
- Schools Initiatives
- Academies – Elite Players
- Camp Programme
- Go Games Blitzes/Leagues
- Super Touch Blitzes/Leagues
- Skills Tests
- Adult Club Development
- Linking Youth Clubs with Adult Clubs
- Coach and Referee Education
- Planning and Reporting (MIS & TMS)
- Promotion & Publicity
USGAA GDA’s are:
- Aisling Kerr – Northeastern Division: gda.northeast.usa@gaa.ie
- Colm Egan – Central Division: gda.central.usa@gaa.ie
- Billy Hegarty – Philadelphia Division: gda.philadelphia.usa@gaa.ie
- Alisha Wilkinson – Western Division: gda.western.usa@gaa.ie
Games Development Officer (GDO)
The USGAA Games Development Officer is responsible for coordinating games development within the country. Among their duties are:
- Managing the GDA program
- Managing the Global Games Development Fund
- Managing development finances and budgets
- Liaising with the Coach tutor leader
- Liaising with the USGAA Referee Administrator
- Facilitating development throughout the country
For further details contact Robert Tierney
Gdo.usa@gaa.ie | 412-478-2799
Coach Tutor Leader
Liaising between our divisional development committees, national coach tutors and games development, the coach tutor is responsible for directing Coach Tutor strategy throughout the country along with Games Development Committee.
For more information, contact: the USGAA GDO at gdo.usa@gaa.ie
Project Support
Global Games Development Fund
Equipment Grants
USGAA provides equipment grants to support costs of Camogie and Hurling development. Details and applications can be found here:
For more information, contact: the USGAA GDO at gdo.usa@gaa.ie
Grants for Newly Formed clubs
USGAA provides Grant Support to clubs which are affiliating for the first time. These grants are available in 4 Phases, with the completion of specified objectives outlined in the associated document:
For more information, contact: the USGAA GDO at gdo.usa@gaa.ie
Grants for Clubs adding a New Team
Grant Support is also available for clubs who are adding a new code to their club. eg. A club with an existing Mens Football team, are adding a Ladies Football team. These clubs can apply for a grant which will provide support in equipment purchases:
Please complete the Application Form, and return to USGAA GDO at gdo.usa@gaa.ie
Development News

USGAA Newsletter – July 2023
San Francisco successfully hosted CYC while World Games took place in Owenbeg, Derry. USGAA Championships start wrapping up for the Road to Denver.

USGAA Newsletter – May/June 2023
USGAA Championships are kicking off across the country. We have tournaments lining the Southeast area in June.

USGAA Newsletter – March/April 2023
Tournaments, Local Championship, Youth Programs and Development is underway for 2023 season!

USGAA Newsletter – January/February 2023
2023 Kicks off with a 7s tournament in Tampa, FL a development weekend in Croke Park for USGAA Games Development and more!