Tadhg Leader
Tadhg Leader is a Galway-born talent spotter for the NFL, known for his role in helping Irish athletes transition to American football, specifically as place-kickers. A former rugby professional with experience in the Canadian Football League, he has been pivotal in arranging trials for inter-county footballers and rugby players in the U.S., showcasing their talents to NFL officials.
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Recent news mentions
Tadhg Leader runs a kicking programme that helps young athletes gain scholarships to US colleges.
Charlie Smyth’s foot-perfect NFL debut has put Tadhg Leader’s kicking programme on the map – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-07
Quinn linked up with former rugby player turned kicking coach Tadhg Leader later that summer.
Former All-Ireland winner Lorcan Quinn earns scholarship to be American football kicker – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Tadhg Leader is a Galway-born talent spotter for the NFL who has arranged for a number of inter-county footballers to try out for American football.
The Irish and the NFL – Fascinating insight into tough grind faced by Irish sportsmen lured by lucre of American football – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
