The Growth of LTAD Models The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model is a framework for an optimal training, competition and recovery schedule for each stage of athletic development. (Bayli et al., 2015) The most important thing that LTAD models bring [...]
In this episode of Setanta Talks, recorded in late 2019, we chat to All-Star Tipperary Hurler Brendan Maher and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Tipperary hurlers Cairbre Ó' Cairealláin. Setanta College's Will Hughes chats to the pair about working [...]
At this time of year, as we approach the deadline for enrolments, we receive many questions from students who are beginning their studies with Setanta College or from people who are contemplating joining one of our courses. In this piece, [...]
Making the Change Over 4 years ago, completely disillusioned with the fitness industry and how personal trainers were managed, including myself, I made the decision that I wanted to work in team sport. Therefore, I would have to return to [...]
A Growing Industry With over 6,000+ sports related graduates in the UK alone every year, strength & conditioning is now one of the fastest growing industries in both the UK & Ireland. An online search of the UKSCA website or [...]
Long Term Athletic Development (LTAD) is a model focused on optimizing the development of talented children into elite athletes. However, what we must recognize is that the early stages of a child’s development is not determined by input from a [...]
Finding the Balance As clubs and squads clamber to prepare for the return of competitive GAA, both coaches and managers need to be very cognisant of the risk of non-contact injuries in the coming weeks. As we have seen from [...]
In a previous piece, Setanta College graduate Annie McCarra MSc, examined the Physical Demands of Rugby Union, and the difference between the senior and junior game. In this article, Annie examines the demands of Junior Rugby in more detail. A [...]
The Evolution of Rugby Union When Rugby Union became professional in 1995 so too did the style of play, with players becoming bigger, stronger, and faster. This increase in physicality has influenced growing research on the science behind the sport, [...]
In the lead up to new enrollments, many people often contact us with some questions around studying with Setanta College. We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions we receive from people who are interested in joining one [...]
