Research Title: Injury Incidence Profile of the Amateur Rugby Player Since the advent of professionalism, the demand for knowledge on the science behind Rugby Union has influenced the investigation of injury incidence and epidemiology, the majority of which is [...]
In this episode of Setanta Talks, we had Clare local Ged McNamara talk to Dr. Liam about how he has become one of the key developers of S&C for Georgia Rugby, his preparation for the Rugby World Cup and how [...]
Research Title: A four-week fundamental motor skill intervention improves motor skills in eight to 10-year-old Irish primary school children. Introduction: Fundamental motor skills are important in the long-term development of children physically, socially and cognitively. [1] The Fundamental Movement Skills [...]
Elite athlete, coach, scientist and Programme Director of our Master of Science in Performance Coaching, Dr. Joe Warne, looks at key aspects hindering identifying a valid method of training load monitoring and the need to treat players, athletes, and performers [...]
In this episode of Setanta Talks, we had world-renowned Velocity Based Training expert, Bryan Mann come to Ireland to deliver a bespoke workshop on 'Enhancing Athletic Potential' and chat to Dr. Liam about his concepts, use of technology, and concerns [...]
Announcing our new partnership with the Irish American University Here at Setanta College we have been on an incredible journey over the past 10 years, from our base at the SportsLab in Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Our vision is to support [...]
Many sports use the guidelines described in one of several Long Term Athlete Development models, otherwise known as LTAD or LTPD pathways. While early models were described in the 1980s, it was not until the late 1990s and into the [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
