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My Background 

As a high-performance coach in elite and professional sport, I work with amateur and elite athletes who want to maximise their performance. I commenced my coaching career in 2017 after finishing my career as a full-time international athlete.

 

With an extensive academic background in sports science and strength & conditioning including a master’s degree in Sports Performance from the University of Limerick (1.1). An Honours degree from Technological University of the Shannon and time spent in Technological University of Dublin studying strength & conditioning while also becoming a Strength & Conditioning Certified Coach from the NCSC at Elite Performance Institute.

 

I continue to stay involved in education by working with students at Setanta College, where I assess modules covering Speed Development, Endurance Development, Advanced Resistance Training, and Personal Training. 

 

My daily work with athletes includes strength and power development, endurance coaching, sports science support and injury rehabilitation through S&C, helping athletes achieve peak performance while tailoring my approach to each client’s unique goals through a science-backed approach to training. With years of experience in elite sport and the sports performance industry, my coaching service is experienced and grounded in education. 

 

I bring together over 10 years of experience in elite sport, strength and conditioning, endurance coaching, sports science, and athletic development. My mission is to help you unlock your full potential. As well as being a coach, I am also a competitive athlete and live by the principles I coach every day. Below are some of the teams and organisations I have been involved with.

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I have worked with over 200 athletes on their journey to national and international success across a wide range of sports, helping them achieve wins, international contracts, and podium finishes. Beyond high-performance athletes, I also coach recreational individuals looking to transform their lifestyle, guiding a wide range of general population clients toward their strength and weight loss goals.

 

My key roles in elite sport and sports science have included working as a sports science research intern in professional rugby with the Munster Rugby first team. I have also served as Head Sports Scientist for semi-professional and amateur football teams (Athlone Town FC & Limerick FC) and worked within elite & professional cycling both nationally and internationally in Europe.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Science (MSc) in Sports Performance - University of Limerick (First Class Honours)

  • BSc (Honours) in Sports Coaching & Management - TUS (Technological University of the Shannon)

  • NCSC Strength & Conditioning - EPI/TUD (Elite Performance Institute & Technological University Dublin)

  • Qualified Personal Trainer - REPS Ireland (Register of Exercise Professionals Ireland)

  • Fédération Française de Cyclisme Diplôme d'entraîneur 

  • Cycling Ireland Coach

 

Keep up to date with my social media accounts @grahamobrien_ along with my blog, podcast and more. For coaching enquiries, contact me below or check out the packages page. 

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