• No consistent approach to player development across age groups

• Coaches working in isolation without standardized systems

• Testing happens sporadically or not at all

• Training methods vary wildly depending on who's coaching

• No clear pathway from youth to senior teams

• Dependence on external providers for professional guidance

• Knowledge walks out the door when volunteers move on

A complete roadmap for player development from youngest to oldest age groups:

• Age-appropriate physical development guidelines

• Progressive skill and fitness milestones

• Clear developmental stages and objectives

• Position-specific considerations where relevant

• Injury prevention protocols by age

• Talent identification markers

Professional testing systems your coaches can implement independently:

• Age-appropriate testing batteries for every group

• Clear testing procedures and administration guidelines

• Data collection and recording systems

• Benchmarking standards for your club

• Progress tracking frameworks

• Return-to-play testing protocols

Ready-to-use, evidence-based training programs:

• Structured sessions for every age group

• Warm-up and cool-down protocols

• Strength and conditioning progressions

• Speed and agility development

• Flexibility and mobility work

• In-season and off-season programming

4. Comprehensive Coach Education

We train your coaches to deliver everything confidently:

• Multiple interactive workshop sessions

• Hands-on practical training on the pitch

• Exercise technique and coaching cues

• Testing administration and data collection

• Program delivery and session management

• Safety and injury prevention principles

• Understanding youth athletic development

• Certification upon completion

Written documentation your club keeps forever:

• Complete system overview and philosophy

• Step-by-step implementation guides

• Testing protocols and data sheets

• Program templates and session plans

• Coach education materials

• FAQ and troubleshooting guides

• Equipment recommendations and setup

We don't disappear after setup:

• Regular check-ins during implementation

• Access for questions and problem-solving

• Program adjustments based on feedback

• Support for new coaches joining the system

• Annual review and system updates

• Club needs analysis and current state review

• LTAD framework design specific to your club

• Testing protocol development

• Initial coach education workshops

• Manual and template creation begins

• Intensive coach training sessions

• Hands-on practical delivery

• Pilot testing with selected age groups

• Program template implementation

• Refinement based on feedback

• Club-wide rollout across all age groups

• Advanced coach education sessions

• Final documentation delivery

• System evaluation and adjustments

• Certification and formal handover

• Ongoing support structure established

• Inconsistent coaching across age groups

• No data on player development

• Volunteers unsure what to do

• Players receive different quality coaching depending on their team

• Club can't demonstrate development pathway

• Professional, standardized approach club-wide

• Every age group tested and tracked consistently

• Coaches confident delivering evidence-based programs

• Clear progression from grassroots to senior level

• Club operates like a professional academy

• GAA, soccer, hurling, and camogie clubs

• Organizations serious about youth development

• Clubs wanting professional academy-level structures

• Teams tired of inconsistent coaching quality

• Clubs seeking competitive advantage through systematic development

• Organizations committed to long-term sustainability

• Any club wanting to professionalize their player development pathway

With over 30 years of experience, Master's degrees in Strength & Conditioning and Advanced Sports Performance, and current full-time role with League of Ireland side Sligo Rovers FC, we understand what professional development systems look like—and how to adapt them for grassroots club settings. We've designed LTAD frameworks, educated coaches, and built sustainable systems that last long after our involvement ends

Evidence-Based Every element grounded in current sports science and long-term athletic development research—not trends or gimmicks.

Practical & Realistic Designed for volunteer coaches with limited time and resources—not fantasy systems that look good on paper but fail in reality.

Truly Sustainable We build capacity within your club. You're not dependent on us after implementation—you own and operate everything independently.

Age-Appropriate Programs respect developmental stages and avoid early specialization pitfalls that harm long-term athlete development.

Club-Specific Customized to your sport, facilities, resources, and culture—not generic templates copy-pasted across clubs

• How is this different from hiring a strength coach for the season? External coaches provide temporary service—when they leave, so does the expertise. We build permanent systems your club owns and operates forever.

• Do our coaches need prior experience? No. We train them from the ground up with everything they need to deliver professional-level programming confidently.

• What if coaches leave after we've invested in training them? The system documentation remains. New coaches inherit the framework and can be trained up quickly using your manuals and templates.

• How much time commitment is required from our coaches? Initial training requires commitment during the 3-6 month setup. Ongoing delivery integrates into normal training schedules—no additional time burden.

• Can we implement this across all our teams simultaneously? We recommend phased implementation, typically starting with 2-3 age groups as pilots before club-wide rollout. This ensures quality and allows refinement.

• What equipment do we need? We provide equipment recommendations based on your budget. Many testing protocols require minimal investment—basic timing gates, tape measures, and cones cover most needs.

• Is ongoing support really included after the 6 months? Yes. We remain available for questions, troubleshooting, and guidance. We want your system to succeed long-term.

• How do we know this will work for our club specifically? The discovery phase assesses your unique situation. We customize everything—from LTAD framework to testing protocols to coach education—specifically for your club's sport, resources, and culture.