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 [...]
Ireland look to start their Six Nations defence with a win as England come to town for the opener at the Aviva Stadium. Whatever about the Championship title, the stark reality is that no team (in the 6Nations era) has [...]
S&C coaches live their lives split between two places - the gym and the playing field. Strength coaches’ primary concern is getting their athletes in top shape to perform on match day, and that involves a lot more than standing [...]
With the average age of senior inter-county teams becoming lower and lower, I’ve decided to focus on the role of Strength and Conditioning (S&C) for an up-and-coming player. The demands on playing senior inter-county are increasing year on year and [...]
Olympic weightlifting isn’t just for elite athletes. The clean, jerk, and snatch are great ways to teach movement and coordination under load. When coached and performed correctly, they contribute to fitness and natural movement patterns in ways most exercises don’t. [...]
“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 [...]
In this special episode of Setanta Talks, we travelled to the National Rowing Centre to chat with one of Ireland's most driven athletes, Sanita Puspure - watch the video now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHIEXGECOQI There's something in the water in Farran Wood [...]
EXOS Performance Specialist, Coach Eric Cochran, takes a looks at the current state of Strength & Conditioning and discusses current trends in the industry, the evolution of coaching and where the future of S&C lies. The state of the Strength [...]
After a phenomenal few weeks for Irish Rugby, we have the privilege to take a step back and hear from one of the men at the coal face of strength and conditioning at provincial level - Munster Rugby's PJ Wilson. [...]
