PLAYING THE GAME OF LIFE

Tipp legend Sheedy on how sport offers skills for beyond the pitch

- MARK MCCADDEN

TIPPERARY hurling legend Liam Sheedy believes sport is bigger than just winning or losing on any given day.

As well as having a positive impact on your mental and physical health, engaging in sport at any level can develop characteristics that can transfer to work and the hectic nature of modern life.

Sheedy cited his own experience, as well as conversations he has had with Manchester United legend Gary Neville on how sport has shaped his personality.

"I suppose at the end of the day, they all want to win," he said of the Tipperary teams he has managed to two senior All-Ireland hurling titles.

Speaking on the latest episode of Electric Ireland's GAA Minor Moments podcast, Sheedy continued: "They are on a relentless pursuit of getting the best out of themselves.

"In some ways, if you are getting the best out of yourself, you are winning.

"Media, et cetera, they'll all focus on the result. But most teams, if they win half the time, they are doing well. You don't win every day.