“It offers a great mix of theoretical knowledge and practical application.” – Lizzy Van Der Merwe

Lizzy van der Merwe, Setanta graduate and experienced coach, shares insights into running her own coaching business, working with dancers around the world, the role of pilates in complementing other forms of training and her experience studying with Setanta.  Coaching [...]

By |2025-01-28T08:23:54+00:00January 22nd, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“We need to understand the game demands and coaching vision to create a robust plan.” – Alejandro Pastor

Alejandro Pastor is the Sports Science Manager for LATAM at Catapult Sports and a graduate of our MSc in Performance Coaching.  Below, Alejandro shares his experiences from a career in sports science and performance coaching spanning over 25 years. The [...]

By |2025-01-15T11:26:30+00:00January 15th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“Learning about sports psychology has profoundly impacted my approach.” – Gene Leong

Gene Leong, MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology student and Co-Founder of Field Assembly in Singapore, discusses his background, journey into coaching and business and how he sees sports psychology complementing these.  Having initially pursued martial arts to maintain [...]

By |2025-01-08T08:56:16+00:00January 8th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“Adaptability plays a big role in winning small margins” – Bernado Botha

Bernado Botha, a graduate of our BSc in Strength & Conditioning, is S&C coach with the Vodacom Bulls Currie Cup team. Below, Bernardo shares his insights from transitioning to the world of S&C from his rugby playing career.  Rugby Beginnings [...]

By |2025-03-18T10:02:33+00:00December 20th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“Fitness is not just for athletes – it’s for everyone, regardless of age, fitness level and background.”

Eimear Ryan, a student on the MSc in Applied Sport & Exercise Psychology, provides an insight into her career in coaching, how she hopes to use psychology to complement this and transitioning from a career in nursing.  From Nursing [...]

By |2024-12-11T14:35:09+00:00December 11th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“It’s important to have in mind that we are much more than just athletes” – Santiago Garcia Botta

Santiago Garcia Botta is a former professional rugby player with Harlequins and Argentina. Having retired from rugby, Santiago is now a strength and conditioning coach. Below, he shares insights into his playing career, transition to coaching and his experience of [...]

By |2024-11-26T16:12:26+00:00November 26th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“Getting to know your athletes and building rapport is critically important.” – Conor Turner

Conor Turner, Lead S&C Coach for Rugby Canada’s National Development Academy, shares his journey from playing semi-pro rugby to studying with Setanta and embarking on a coaching career.  Beginnings in S&C Having played a wide array of sports—including rugby, football, [...]

By |2024-11-14T12:17:45+00:00November 14th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“It’s essential to adapt intensity, prioritise recovery, and teach young athletes about managing their workload” – Michael Krikemans

Below, BSc in Strength & Conditioning student Michael Krikemans discusses his journey into S&C, how he approaches working with athletes vs the general population and his experience as a student of Setanta.  From Professional Basketball to S&C Michael's journey into [...]

By |2024-10-30T13:49:37+00:00October 30th, 2024|Student Spotlight|