In a week where Newry company, STATSports, signed a deal with the IRFU to provide GPS tracking and performance monitoring technology, we take a look at the presence of technology in the preparation and monitoring of players. The use of [...]
Dr. Liam Hennessy discusses the aim of the Setanta College Performance Science Master’s programme as technology becomes ever more prevalent in sport and exercise. Performance science is the discipline where all the sciences, such as physiology, biology, biochemistry, technology, strength [...]
“Having the knowledge is ineffective if you lack good communication and relationship skills with your athletes and colleagues.” Former Setanta student, ex athlete and current Strength & Conditioning Coach with Sports Surgery Clinic, Colin Griffin, tells of his journey developing [...]
In the third part of Liam Hennessy’s interview with Damian Lawlor of RTÉ Radio the discussion centered around the ‘hot’ trends in sports performance, with some actually dating back to 2 centuries ago. Dr Liam Hennessey investigates each trend and offers his expert advice [...]
Turnaround Most observers viewing the Wales v England Rugby match during the current 6-Nations tournament would agree with England Captain Dylan Hartley, when he noted post-match that it was ‘ a hell of a test match’. Commentator have said this [...]
Many top class rugby teams will use a number of approaches to regulating their player’s training and practice workload. Firstly, some are using technology to inform them as to how their players are adapting – that is how well they [...]
Technology is all about us. In fact, as each day passes, technology advances. With these advances we should expect better performances, at least in a sporting sense. As the upcoming 6-Nations Rugby tournament gets under way we take a close-up [...]
