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Athletic Development Workshops, Testing and Pathway Development are available on request
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Striving to Achieve Excellence in Youth Athletic Development Coaching
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Athletic Development Workshops, Testing and Pathway Development are available on request / Striving to Achieve Excellence in Youth Athletic Development Coaching /
Youth Long-Term Athletic Development
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Strength and conditioning for youth athletes up to 17 years of age.
Supporting the development of well-rounded athleticism - speed, agility, strength, power, balance, coordination, and endurance. Structured and appropriate training based on factors such as stage of maturation, training age, and technical competence.
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Individual:
x 12 sessions, €420
x 24 sessions, €720
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Semi-private:
x 12 weeks, €360
x half-year, €637
x full-year, €1,100
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All training programmes have the option to be paid in 2-3 instalments.
Discounts are available for siblings.
Pricing is based on several factors including coach education, experience, the coach:athlete ratio, background costs, affordability, and quality. Click here for further context on the pricing.
Adult 1:1 Coaching
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High-quality coaching.
Tailored programming, applying the principle of progressive overload; a sounding board in support of your goals. Movement quality is prioritised. Inclusive of strength, power and cardiorespiratory fitness testing (as appropriate).
Visual of the context of our training programmes here.
I'm looking for at least a one month commitment. Register here.
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Individual:
x 12 sessions, €540
x 24 sessions, €960
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All training programmes have the option to be paid in 2-3 instalments.
Pricing is based on several factors including coach education, experience, the coach:athlete ratio, background costs, affordability, and quality. Click here for further context on the pricing.
Strength and Movement Consultations
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One-off / occasional professional input to improve athletic performance or to more generally strengthen and move well.
Depending on your needs and priorities, this can include
movement assessments,
education on programme design,
exercise instruction,
athletic testing (speed, strength qualities, aerobic capacity),
on-pitch rehab and return to performance guidance,
individualised training plans.
This service is available to both adults and youth athletes (and their parents). Register here.
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x 2 (1 hour) appointments, €130
A 20% discount is available for youth athletes and their parents.
Pricing is based on several factors including coach education, experience, background costs, affordability, and quality. Click here for further context on the pricing.
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I love working with both endurance athletes and field sport athletes.
I’m well attuned to the demands of sports such as Gaelic football, rugby, soccer, running and cycling.
Training plans for races from 5-10k are available as a part of the consultation process for distance runners.
Technology available for training and testing includes OUTPUT, Freelap, and RYPT.
LTAD, Youth Athletic Development – Your Questions Answered
What is Youth Athletic Development
S&C Coaching for Youth Athletes
Year-round Consistency
Benefits to Training
Youth S&C Misperceptions
Risks of Overtraining | Importance of LTAD approach
Safe and Effective Training
For Children and Adolescents 10+
Semi-Private Coaching from September 1, 2025
Full Assessment Suite Available to Individuals and Teams
Electronically timed sprints with the use of Freelap.
Reliable and valid tests of aerobic capacity such as the Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1.
Fast maximal dynamic strength and reactive strength testing with the use of Output.
Maximal strength and muscular endurance testing.
Movement screening such as the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Sprint-Mechanics Assessment Score (S-MAS).
Other measurements, as indicated, include weight, height, growth and maturation, blood pressure and resting heart rate.
Together, the chosen battery of measurements help to develop an individual profile that highlights potential strengths and weaknesses and establishes a baseline of current physical fitness that can guide future training. Results are also interpreted with reference to peers (normative data as available). Register here as an individual or email darragh@oopmovement.ie for club/team enquiries.
