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 [...]
A fascinating sub-plot to the match in Rome is the story of the Irish names involved in Italian rugby. There is the head coach and an outstanding out-half, while a key member of the Italian backroom team hails from Dundrum, [...]
Powerlifting involves trying to lift as heavy a weight as possible for a single repetition in three different lifts; the squat, the deadlift and the bench press. Powerlifting is a pure expression of maximal dynamic strength or the maximal amount [...]
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 [...]
