Effective movement has to reflect the sport. When it comes to understanding and improving agility & change of direction
@USW_SandC
's Ian Jeffreys has no equal.
Filmed at our 'Masterclass in Speed' workshop here is a simple but effective drill
#GameSpeed
"You gotta pick the gap"
We are delighted to announce that Des Ryan will be joining Setanta College as our Director of Coaching & Performance.
A world-leading leading youth coach and performance manager, his expertise will help us to continue to provide the highest level of education to students.
Setanta College is proud to welcome Professor Ian Jeffreys in his new position as Academic Director!
A renowned coach, educator, and author, Prof. Ian's expertise will be hugely beneficial to both our staff and students and we are delighted to have him on board.
Top 5 Hip Mobility Exercises ✨
For
#WorldHealthDay
we're looking into tight hips/hip flexors. A common issue for those who find themselves sitting/driving for long periods of time. These 5 exercises will allow you to improve the range of motion of all actions of the hip joint.
A champion is defined by the adversity they overcome.
@TipperaryGAA
4th July: A 13 point loss in the Munster Final.
Today: All Ireland U-21 Champions.
📸:
@Inphosports
A clip from the archives as we wish Liam Hennessy, the driving force behind Setanta College, a very happy 60th! 🎂
What defines us is how well we rise after falling.
#Legend
#ToughAsNails
Congrats Séamus Callanan, record goal scorer with this his 30th championship goal for
@TipperaryGAA
A few other Setanta men involved in a massively impressive performance. Forde, Maher, O'Meara and Tommy Dunne on the sideline. Colours to the mast! 🇺🇦 😉
We are hugely excited to partner with
@TipperaryGAA
as they embark on a new approach to athletic development.
Led by Des Ryan, a team of coaches from Setanta will design and deliver athletic development programmes from academy to senior level.
More:
One of Ireland's most decorated hurlers,
@MFennellyKK
, talks about how strength and conditioning can be incorporated at a young age to increase mobility, strength, and flexibility.
Delighted to see our very own Dr. Liam Hennessy inducted into the
@MyTPI
Hall of Fame at the World Golf Fitness Summit 2018. A proud moment for Setanta College.
#WGFS2018
"If you can give just 5 minutes of the session doing something one-to-one, it means an awful lot."
Great insight from our Setanta Talks last year with All-Star Hurler
@BrenMaher8
and
@CairbreOC
, S&C Coach for
@TipperaryGAA
.
Stay tuned for the full video!
💻 Youth Athletic Development Webinar!
Our first webinar of 2021, "Youth Athletic Development - Creating a Successful Pathway", will take place next week and we are looking forward to being joined by a great line-up of coaches!
Book Your Place:
🚨Free online courses!
Spend your time at home wisely with free online courses from Setanta College:
🔵Movement Development for the Child
🔵Setanta Conditioning - A personal guide to fitness and wellbeing
🔵World Rugby - Conditioning for Rugby
We are delighted to announce Cork GAA High Performance Manager, Aidan O'Connell, as our guest speaker for
#SetantaGraduation
today. Calling on decades of experience, Aidan will give insight into his career and offer invaluable advice to our graduates.🎓👏
We’re delighted to announce Tipperary Hurling All Star,
@BrenMaher8
as guest speaker in our upcoming a Speed & Agility workshop. Along with a speed session from
@WillHugs
and
@CairbreOC
. Brendan will give an insight into his return to play from a cruciate ligament injury.
Delighted to catch up with Clare's
@johnconlonclon
today. As part of our partnership with
@GaelicPlayers
he will soon finish his studies with us on the Cert in S&C. An incredible athlete, hurler & excellent coach in the making. Watch out for his chat with Liam on
#SetantaTalks
Here is a simple 5-exercise home circuit with progressions & regressions for each exercise, that can be done at home over the holiday season. 💪
To begin pick the level of exercise that suits your ability, perform for 30 seconds rest 30 seconds.
#SetantaTips
"A goal is different from a vision. A goal is short term, but a vision, that is something you and your team can continually strive to achieve". - Des Ryan, Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development, Arsenal.
#SetantaTech
🔶 4 All Ireland club titles
◼️ 5 Leinster club titles
🔶 8 All Irelands with Kilkenny
◼️ 4 U21 county titles
🔶 2 All Ireland U21 titles
◼️ Twice Hurler of the Year
Not a bad man to lead The Faithful. Congrats
@MFennellyKK
, the new Offaly hurling manager.
#GAA
An exciting day for Setanta College as we announce a series of international partnerships that will lead to the creation of 30 new jobs and the delivery of our programmes across campus locations in Ireland, the UK, USA, India and South Africa.
More info:
Today is a landmark day for the college as we launch our Master of Science in Performance Coaching with our new education partner, Irish American University. Here's to the next chapter as we endeavour to bridge the gap between the art & science of coaching.
Friend, advisor and a legend in the field of strength and conditioning. Watch the world-renowned
@LorenLandow
deliver a masterclass in speed development.
Arsenal are looking for a Strength and Conditioning Coach to join their youth academy on an paid intern basis. A fantastic opportunity for an S&C graduate to work along side a host of renowned coaches and professionals.
#JobFairy
We are delighted to announce the recipients of our
@gaelicplayers
scholarships for September 2021!
We're proud to continue working alongside the GPA to provide educational opportunities for current and past inter-county players across all codes.
#SetantaCollege
#BlendedLearning
Huge thanks to
@Murray_Kinsella
and Dave Fagan, founder of the Leinster sub-academy, for stopping by Setanta HQ today and having a chat with Dr. Liam about his recent evaluation of the effectiveness of the IRFU's Long Term Athlete Development model.
We're looking forward to kicking off our partnership with Bishopstown GAA club in the New Year!
Here's the first look inside our new Setanta Wellness facility in the club!
With the latest intake of our MSc in Performance Coaching underway, we are delighted to welcome
@pjwilson100
as Programme Director!
PJ's academic and industry experience will bring valuable leadership and contribution to both this programme and the extended Setanta community.
We're delighted to have won Best in Education & e-Learning for our work with
@WorldRugby
at the
@spidersxtech
awards tonight. 😁 Huge thanks for the all support and recognition, we're looking forward to bringing this award home to all the team at Setanta HQ.🏆
#spiders18
Not everyone will be familiar with the
@BarkleyMarathon
but "the race that eats its young" had an Irish man this year in Ultrarunner, Eoin Keith. This pic, & a broken shoulder, just about sums up the complete madness of the 100mile
#Endurance
epic.
📸 credit:
@keithdunn
Fascinating article written by Des Ryan & Dr. Liam on the precise timing and tempo of maturation of individuals. Separately taking chronological age and maturation status into consideration, they used FMS, CMJ, height & 10 m sprint to complete the study.
Through a newly formed partnership with
@Galway_GAA
, we have a number of exciting positions available.
Coaches will work with the wider Setanta team in the delivery of programmes for underage development squads within Galway GAA.
@CoachingGalway
#Coaching
#IrishSC
This story may have flown under the radar but what
@ShamrockRovers
are doing with their Academy, and player development programmes, is simply groundbreaking. A 16 & 17-year-old playing in the
@SSEAirtricityLg
Premier Divison & Burke wearing the ☘️.
#LTAD
Best wishes to our graduate
@mikeykiely_
in his new role with
@UlsterRugby
following a hugely successful period with
@LimerickCLG
.
Mikey gave a great insight into the approach to S&C in the Limerick Academy and his role with the senior team in a
#SetantaTalks
episode last year⤵️
Ahead of last Sunday's All-Ireland Hurling Final, Dr. Liam Hennessy was joined by Limerick S&C Coach
@mikeykiely_
for an episode of
#SetantaTalks
.
You can watch the full episode here:
*New Blog*
"The days where conditioning is a separate portion within the training session are slowly declining, the marriage of skill development and conditioning create the best results" -
@moriartydave71
Best of luck to
@LorenLandow
as he starts his new position as Denver Broncos Head S&C coach. Not only is he an exceptional coach but a skillful leader in his field and we're looking forward to the great things to come from Coach Landow and the team. 👏
A fantastic night of learning at our speed and agility workshop 👏 A huge thank you to all attendees and speakers for there enthusiasm and contribution
#alwayslearning
#setantatalks
We're excited to partner with
@OfficialLDGAA
to provide athletic development support across hurling and football squads from u14 to u17 along with an education scholarship fund to support coaches, clubs, and schools.
Stay tuned for the official launch in the coming weeks.
Fantastic recognition & insight into the work being done overseas by a host of great Irish coaches, including Head of the Arsenal Academy Sport Medicine & Sport Science Department, Desmond Ryan. Link in the article to upcoming coaching symposium with Des.
Every day we are inspired by the power of sport. We are privileged to work with coaches from all walks of life. To help us tell their stories we had one of Ireland's leading sports journalists,
@LawlorDamian
, in for a training session with the team.
#AlwaysLearning
The Clegg dynasty at
@ManUtd
continues. Wishing
#Setanta
MSc graduate
@Mikeclegg_msc
the very best in his new role as first-team strength and power coach. Following in the footsteps of his father, the legend that is
@seedofspeed
.
Functionality is key for players to thrive. 👌 Sneak peek of the high performance gym at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence. A testament to what can happen when management, coaches, physios, teams, athletes, supporters & communities come together to share a vision.
#SetantaOnTour
Here is a simple 5-exercise circuit the can be done at home.💪 Included are regressions (easier) & progressions (more difficult) for each exercise.
To begin, pick the level of exercise that suits your ability, perform each for 30 seconds then rest 30 seconds.
Not a bad spot to train!
All set to welcome new students of our Undergrad courses in S&C along with students of our Diploma in Personal Training. 🏋️♀️
Well done to Mikey Kiely & Mark Brady on the part they have played in helping
@LimerickCLG
and
@OfficialCorkGAA
reach the All-Ireland Hurling Final.
We're delighted to see Setanta College graduates as S&C coaches on August 22nd and wish both Mikey and Mark the very best of luck!
"Over the coming weeks, the big mistake would be that coaches and managers attempt to make up for lost time"
Setanta College Tutor & Laois Senior Hurlers S&C Coach, Dave Moriarty, examines how
#GAA
coaches can build up to competitive intensity.
5 Days To Go: Ahead of our S&C Student Induction Day, we're sharing our Top 5 Hip Mobility Exercises. Restrictions in mobility of the hip joint are a common issue for those who sit for long periods of time, try these 5 exercises to improve the range of motion of the hip joint.
Hamstrings:
⚠️ 9 strains on avg in a season per inter-county GAA team
⚠️ Represents 24% of all GAA player injuries
⚠️ A 2x increase in injury when comparing the seasons 2008-11 and 2012-15
⚠️ A 4% annual increase in pro soccer since 2001
Learn more:
In the new GAA season structure, the inter-county season finishes in late July before club championships take centre stage.
Setanta's Ian Jones examines how coaches can approach S&C in the GAA split season 👇
Full Article:
@ijonesstrength
"S&C is not about getting big. It is about strengthening the tendons, ligaments and muscles to reduce injury first and foremost..." -
@MFennellyKK
.
Great column by Michael on the current stance of S&C in Galway & Limerick ahead of the
#AllIrelandFinal2018
A great testing session with
@padraig_h
👏🏻 As part of his ongoing routine health assessment with his fitness trainer, Dr.Liam, we had Setanta lecturer Luke using our portable metabolic cart to assess Padraig’s V02 max and anaerobic threshold (ventilatory anaerobic threshold).
Last day of work at Arsenal FC. I am very lucky to have worked at such a great club. I really enjoyed working with all the people in the club. Especially the SS&M team who are some of the best people and practitioners in sport. Next up
@SetantaCollege
and a move back to 🇮🇪.
Taken from the
@GAAlearning
conference in 2016, Dr. Liam Hennessy tackles the '10,000 Hour' rule. So, did
@BrianODriscoll
retire 3,500 hours of practice too early?!
Something for all coaches to remember, beware taking principles and systems without asking: Are we nurturing?
What a pleasure it was to host Irish Rugby
#GrandSlam
winning S&C coach Jason Cowman who spoke about his journey as an S&C coach over the past 20 years.
"The fundamentals of movement, and moving well, are still the most critical part of any programme."
"We’ve always viewed warm up in the short term… if we step back and think what athletic qualities can we put in that develop not just for the immediate session but for the long term, it’s transformational" - Prof. Ian Jeffreys,
@USWSport
.
#WednesdayWisdom
Great to see the quality of S&C coaches being appointed in GAA circles -
@aocon82
now with the Tipp Minors. As
@sixtwofourtwo
points out there is a case, & need, for a Head of Athletic Performance in every county set up. Up there with the best Alan.
#LTAD
As we welcome our new Diploma students to the course, we wanted to share some of our 'finer moments' with you. And our existing students might recognise some familiar faces in the video! Setanta College, world-leading experts in delivering cutting S&C knowledge - most days! 😂😂
New Blog!
@colingriffin
gives an insight into what measures can be put in place to manage risk factors around calf and Achilles injuries, as players begin the return to sport in the coming weeks.
Read the full piece here:
#ReturntoPlay
Graduation day at Setanta College is a very special occasion as we celebrate the achievements of our newest graduates. Tomorrow, we look forward to welcoming our Class of 2019 to
#SetantaGraduation
as we herald new beginnings and celebrate past achievements!🎓
#AlwaysLearning
Given his 20 year role as an S&C coach with Leinster & now as an integral part of Joe Schmidt's backroom team, Jason Cowman shares some invaluable insights with Dr. Liam including why 'the ability to move' is still key to creating a great player. 🏉
We are delighted to partner with
@strengthofsci
to provide detailed insight and research in S&C and sports science.
Central to this partnership will be industry reports, with the first report due to be released in the coming days. Stay tuned!
More info:
We are delighted to officially launch Setanta Athletic Development!
Our aim is to empower organisations to create sustainable athletic development models through world-class education support.
Learn more about our approach and services by visiting
We are delighted to be awarded the
@sportireland
Institute Accreditation for Student Athlete Support (ASAS), recognising ‘dual career’ support for student athletes.
We are proud to provide a flexible opportunity for athletes to study and support them throughout their education.
As noted by
@LorenLandow
, many injuries in sport can be traced to inefficient mechanics, something we as S&C coaches can address. Recorded at our Performance Coaching workshop, watch Coach Landow deliver drills which have produced world-class athletes.
You can download any of the webinars we have run over the past 12 months by visiting the link below.
Topics include Youth Athletic Development, Technology in S&C, and Sports Psychology.
Download here 👇
One of the very best in the game, Des Ryan of Arsenal FC Academy, talks to
@athleticevouk
. Great insight into his journey in S&C, coaching philosophy and world class approach to developing young athletes.
#LTAD
"Never lose sight of your main aim" - Des Ryan.
A pleasure having Des, Head of sports medicine & athletic development at Arsenal Academy here with us today giving insight into player development, the importance of reviewing athletes and systems, and preparing for the unknown.
Early Bird Ending Soon!
As part of our early bird, we're offering new students a €300 discount off our range of Strength and Conditioning Courses.
Starting on September 7th, take your first step to becoming a fully accredited S&C coach.
#AlwaysLearning
Coaching change of direction:
✅Teach basis movement mechanics
✅Practice a closed skill drill with learned movement mechanics
✅Apply the skill to a game situation
#speed
#agility
Here is a quick taster of some of our new agility content recorded for our speed module as part of our Strength & Conditioning pathway. Tutor
@willhugs
coaches the Shuffle & Cut, a drill to train and develop basic movement patterns.
Find out more:
Congratulations to Prof. Ian Jeffreys, USW, on his recent appointment of Vice President of the
@NSCA
(National Strength and Conditioning Association). A fantastic coach and an absolute gentleman, we've no doubt he'll bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. 👏
USW's Ian Jeffreys, Professor of Strength & Conditioning, has been appointed as Vice President of the
@NSCA
National Strength and Conditioning Association, a non-profit professional organisation dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world.
An exciting new partnership announced today with
@GaaBishopstown
. The partnership includes:
🔹The launch of a new Setanta Wellness facility.
🔹 Athletic Development structures from underage to senior level.
🔹 Led by
@ijonesstrength
and
@DeasunO
.
Info⤵️
A super piece of writing & insight from
@KieranShannon7
on the role of Tipp's Performance Analyst, and one of the great minds in hurling,
@DamienYoung01
ahead of today's game at Nowlan Park.
#AllianzLeagues
Taking a look at The Clean today, as part of our Olympic Lifting content in our Diploma in Personal Training. A core aspect of our course lies in the strength & conditioning knowledge our students learn & their skill to use this knowledge in designing & delivering PT programmes.
"As you increase your load, always watch for changes in technique. Lots of weight and poor technique will not help your performance." -
@jbryanmann
Coach Mann taking the group through the essentials of practical VBT training.
#SetantaPerform
In May we visited
@Kerry_Official
Centre of Excellence - a facility which has contributed to their path to Croke Park.
Tomorrow is not the end-goal. Appointing
@jasonmcgahan1
as Head of Athletic Development to oversee S&C from senior to underage squads is the real key.
#DUBvKER
Functionality is key for players to thrive. 👌 Sneak peek of the high performance gym at the Kerry GAA Centre of Excellence. A testament to what can happen when management, coaches, physios, teams, athletes, supporters & communities come together to share a vision.
#SetantaOnTour
Keeping a focus on training to enhance force, RFD, and using complex/contrast methods is fundamental to performance.
Ahead of golf's ultimate test at Pebble Beach this a great read from
@Fit_For_Golf
for any golfer, coach, or athlete.
#USOpen
@MyTPI
We're delighted to partner with
@officialgaa
to deliver the exciting new 'Be Ready to Play' initiative.
Dr. Liam Hennessy,
@SDMperformance
& Annie McCarra, among many others, have developed the Athletic Development programme led by Des Ryan.
More:
And that's a wrap! Fantastic day with the
@WomensGPA
athletes on their player welfare day. Great effort put in by all and a huge thanks to the players, Setanta tutors and guest speakers 💪👏😊
#AlwaysLearning
5 Days To Go: Ahead of our New Student Induction Day, on Saturday 8th September, we will share what goes on behind the scenes & screens.
Setanta College; experts in delivering cutting-edge S&C knowledge. Most days! 😉
Making mistakes is better than faking perfection
#BlooperReel
To the Class of 2018:
- Strive for excellence.
- Strive for CPD.
- It’s always ok to say ‘I don’t know”.
- Treat your athletes and clients with respect and compassion.
#SetantaGraduation
What an incredible senior
@Kerry_Official
debut by Setanta graduate Tomás Ó Sé. A former Kerry underage football prodigy, professional Irish dancer, S&C coach...and not a bad man to kick a point! 📽️
@officialgaa
We are delighted to support Tipperary Camogie as they announce new partnerships that will support the development of players, structures and facilities within the county.
More Info:
*Workshop Series*
We will be hosting a number of workshops focused on Youth Athletic Development, suitable for coaches of all backgrounds and qualifications.
Details below 👇
Tickets:
(Further workshops to be added)
Excellent ASCA podcast from Des Ryan, discussing different models for developing athletes, the importance of education for the coach & marrying technical/tactical development with physical development. Also fantastic insight into his role with
#Aresenal
💪
Well done to the
@irishscnetwork
on a brilliant conference yesterday in
@bishopstowngaa
! Great insights and discussions throughout the day.
We are delighted to be the founding partner of the Irish S&C Network and look forward to supporting its continued growth.
#IrishSC