Nicholas English at St Malachy's Castlewellan training the South Down Hurling team

South Down Hurlers continued their extensive training regime at the week end with a session from Tipp’s Nicky English. A double All Ireland winner as a player and the manager of the last Tipp team to win an All-Ireland his experience and knowledge of the game is extensive.

He took the South Down team for a 90 minute session at St Malachy’s School in Castlewellan on Satuday. Emphasising skill and determination, his training session was excellently delivered. He treated the team like they were training for the Laim McCarthy, and constantly encouraged them to meet that standard. Commenting on the high levels of skill on display, Nicky went on to say what stood between the players and success was a level of intensity displayed by those with great self belief.

Their initial league defeat away to Monaghan certainly lacked self belief, but if they take on board this session their home match against Cavan will be a different outcome.