A coaching philosophy is the guiding framework that shapes how a coach interacts with athletes, manages development, and builds a long-term vision. In a recent webinar, Sam Dodge, a high-performance strength and conditioning (S&C) coach, offered an insightful and practical [...]
Patrick White, a Physical Performance Coach at Bua Collective and a graduate of our BSc in Strength and Conditioning, discusses how he became interested in health and performance, his role at Bua Collective and studying with Setanta. An Early Beginning [...]
Below, MSc in Performance Coaching graduate Declan Berry outlines his early beginnings in S&C, his roles as Head of Athletic Development with HoopsLife Ireland and Head S&C Coach with Cashel King Cormacs GAA. S&C Background “My S&C journey began, like [...]
Setanta College and ATS Institute have today announced a new partnership centred on increasing access to innovative sports science expertise in Italy. Through this partnership, Setanta College and ATS will provide access to cutting-edge research and insights in sports science [...]
Introduction GPS devices are now widely used across most team sports at all levels, providing coaches and sports scientists with data instantly, allowing for real-time adjustments and long-term performance tracking. However, with such a vast array of data available, it [...]
The Professional Footballers Association of Ireland (PFA Ireland) have this week announced a new educational partnership with Setanta College. Together, they are launching a comprehensive educational initiative designed to significantly benefit PFA Ireland members. Through the new partnership, Setanta College [...]
National Honours A two-time national champion at under-19 and under-23 level with the Bengal team in India's BCCI tournaments, Arikta Das is currently a professional cricketer for Calcutta Customs Club, a team that competes in Kolkata's Elite Division and is [...]
Introduction In our latest Setanta Student Story, professional footballer Carl Jenkinson provides an insight into his playing career, a growing interest in strength and conditioning and his studies with Setanta. Early Career in Football Carl’s footballing journey began at the [...]
Postgraduate Residential Week - April 2024 This April, we look forward to welcoming students from across our range of postgraduate programmes to the GAA National Games Development Centre in Dublin for our Residential Week. Taking place from 2nd-5th April, this [...]
Introduction Below, Darragh Kennedy provides us with an insight into his background in sport, having transitioned from the manufacturing and services industry to completing degrees in both physical therapy and S&C. Darragh is now a student on our MSc in [...]
