Student Spotlight

“I felt it was the right fit for me and would help me progress in my career.” – Ryan Hannon

Ryan Hannon, First Team Performance Coach at Bray Wanderers provides outlines his career in strength and conditioning along with his experience of studying with Setanta College in our latest article below.  From Player to Coach As a former underage LOI [...]

By |2024-09-18T13:56:55+01:00September 18th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“Those experiences will make you a better coach” – Sean Quinn

Below, MSc in Performance Coaching student Seán Quinn outlines his journey as a strength and conditioning coach. Seán’s background includes running his own business Quinn Performance Training, alongside roles with Ulster Rugby, Derry GAA and St Canice GAC Dungiven.  Background [...]

By |2024-09-03T14:41:32+01:00September 3rd, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“I wanted to be more proactive to reduce the injury rate in a team.” – Yuichi Sasaki

Introduction Yuichi Sasaki is a strength and conditioning coach with the Hong Kong Institute of Sport, and a graduate of the Setanta College MSc in Performance Coaching. Below, Yuichi provides insight into the transition from his role as a certified [...]

By |2024-08-14T15:08:27+01:00August 14th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“Get coaching early – it doesn’t have to be S&C from the start.” Dan Hogan – Setanta Student Story

Our latest Setanta Student Story features Dan Hogan, an MSc in Performance Coaching student, who shares his experiences and insights gained from his roles with Leinster Rugby and St Michael’s College, alongside his academic journey with Setanta. From Rugby Player [...]

By |2024-08-01T08:37:13+01:00June 26th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“It has deepened my understanding of athletic performance” – Grigor Kerdikoshvili

Our latest student story features Grigor Kerdikoshvili a Black Lions and Georgian National Team Player and current Setanta MSc in Performance Coaching student.  Sporting Background and Journey Grigor’s sporting journey is a diverse one. His initial dreams were of competing [...]

By |2024-06-21T13:51:55+01:00June 21st, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“We are constantly trying to keep their fitness and strength levels high to match the demands of race riding.” – Wayne Middleton

Introduction Our latest Setanta Student Story features Wayne Middleton, a Setanta graduate and S&C coach currently working with licenced jockeys through Equuip, along with his own personal training services.  Below, Wayne provides an insight into his career journey to date, [...]

By |2024-05-08T11:04:58+01:00May 8th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“I always think in terms of movement and the game the athlete is required to play, working back from there.” – Peter Hughes

Below, Setanta graduate Peter Hughes provides an insight into his coaching career which has brought him from his playing days with the Tyrone senior footballers to working with the Derry senior footballers and now as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist with New Zealand [...]

By |2024-02-29T13:47:15+00:00February 29th, 2024|Student Spotlight|

“Sport psychology can provide techniques and skills to all ages, not just the elite or professional athlete.” – Michelle Caulfield – Setanta Student Story

Introduction This week, MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology student Michelle Caulfield provides an insight into her studies, career and practical application of her studies in the latest instalment of our student story series. Background and Sporting Influence “Sport [...]

By |2024-01-25T12:58:57+00:00January 25th, 2024|Student Spotlight|