As coaches, how do we plan our training so that our teams get the most from it? This is a question many will have asked themselves as they plan their pre-season training periods. Many GAA and soccer pre-season schedules are [...]
Performance nutrition and making weight is a fine balance between achieving the required weight loss without affecting the athletes performance and energy levels. It can also have a huge psychological effect so making things easier for your athlete on a [...]
In this episode of Setanta Talks, we had Clare local Ged McNamara talk to Dr. Liam about how he has become one of the key developers of S&C for Georgia Rugby, his preparation for the Rugby World Cup and how [...]
In preparation for our next performance workshop in conjunction with our proud partners, the WGPA (Women’s Gaelic Players Association), we have decided to take a look at some of the testing data gathered at the inaugural WGPA performance workshop held [...]
Do the expectations of the role of a strength and conditioning coach differ on what title they are given? Setanta tutor, David Moriarty, draws on his own experience as an S&C coach with the Limerick Footballers and Hurlers, Tipperary Footballers [...]
“I tell my athletes, let's be the master of 5-10 yards of acceleration, because they are the bursts that matter.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-6YEP9bygg A passion for movement Loren Landow has a passion for movement unrivalled to any strength and conditioning coach [...]
When Eliud Kipchoge stood on the line of the Berlin Marathon last month, he had a powerful advantage over his opponents which substantially increased his chances of running a world record. You might think it was his support and funding [...]
Resistance training for the youth athlete has been a controversial topic in recent years. When to start and how much is enough or too much are debated questions and will likely remain so in the future. With the increasing popularity [...]
In order to support Holycross National School in their application for the Active Schools Flag, coaches Maggie and Sinead paid 4th class a visit ahead to their annual 5k annual run last week. The aim of the session was to [...]
With Active Schools Week running from Monday 23rd to Friday 27th April, it aims to offer schools around the country the opportunity to come together and work with each other, their community and local amenities to raise awareness about physical [...]
