“Representing my country at the pinnacle of sports events is indescribable.” – Nadine Roos

Nadine Roos, a professional rugby player at South African Rugby Union and a current BSc in Strength and Conditioning student, features in our latest student story.  Nadine shares an insight into her rugby career, expanding her knowledge through education and [...]

By |2025-06-20T11:34:02+01:00June 20th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“There’s also a huge sense of responsibility and privilege in helping shape not just athletes, but people.” – Orla O’Regan

Our latest Setanta Student Story features Orla O’Regan. Orla is currently a strength and conditioning coach with Cork City Women’s FC senior team and Head of Athletic Development with Cork City Women’s Academy.  Orla shares her background in sport and [...]

By |2025-06-17T11:57:17+01:00June 11th, 2025|Uncategorised|

“I’ve been able to apply elements of the course to my everyday career.” – Arron Graffin

Arron Graffin is a former Antrim Senior Hurler and “proud member of the Cushendall Ruairí Óg club”. Aaron also works as a Player Development Manager with the GPA and is currently studying the Certificate in Youth Athletic Development with Setanta.  [...]

By |2025-06-04T14:27:25+01:00June 4th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“I have always felt like my S&C journey only started when I got into the national team” – Lindelwa Gwala

Our latest student story features Lindelwa Gwala, a player for both the South African Rugby Union Women’s Team and the Earling Trailfinders Rugby Club.  Lindelwa shared her journey from her introduction to rugby to representing her country and breaking records [...]

By |2025-05-27T14:26:30+01:00May 27th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“I think most coaches get to point in their career where they realise there are gaps in the knowledge.” – Kevin Morgan

Kevin Morgan is former Welsh Rugby Union player, current First-Team Athletic Performance Coach with Bristol Bears and a student on our MSc in Sports Injuries & Return to Performance Management.  Kevin shared insights into his journey from playing for his [...]

By |2025-05-15T16:31:51+01:00May 14th, 2025|Student Spotlight|

“I believe that when someone reaches out for coaching, they’ve already taken the first step towards change.” – Kate Hewitt

Kate Hewitt is a coach and certified nutritionist and the founder of two coaching businesses, KateKoaching and r.u.n.coaching. Also a student on the Certificate in Strength and Conditioning at Setanta, Kate provides an insight into the role sport and fitness [...]

By |2025-05-08T14:28:54+01:00May 8th, 2025|Student Spotlight|