Q: Who is Sports Academy X and what makes them different from other gyms in Galway?

A: Sports Academy X is Ireland's premier field sport performance specialist, led by Tom French, based in Tuam, County Galway.

Unlike general gyms, Sports Academy X exclusively specializes in developing GAA (hurling, football, camogie) and soccer athletes from club to county level.

What makes us unique: - 30+ years elite coaching experience with All-Ireland Finals teams - Only S&C service in western Ireland with elite credentials in BOTH GAA and Soccer -

Worked with 2× All-Ireland Finals Galway Senior Hurling (2015-2018) - All-Ireland Finals Galway Camogie (2018-2019) -

Current performance coach with Sligo Rovers FC (League of Ireland Premier Division) -

Current coach with Galway Minor Ladies Football -

2× Masters Degrees: Strength & Conditioning + Advanced Sports Performance -

Sport Ireland

Level 2 Tutor Trainer -

Ireland's most advanced field sport testing facility (X Lab)

We serve:

Teams/Clubs,

Individual Athletes,

Youth (12-18), and provide performance testing. Located at HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Tuam.

Q: What services does Sports Academy X offer and how much do they cost?

A: Sports Academy X offers four core services for GAA and soccer athletes:

1. TEAMS & CLUBS - County/Inter-County teams, League of Ireland clubs, Senior club teams - Services: Squad testing, seasonal programming, GPS monitoring, return-to-play protocols - Investment: €2,500-€15,000 per season (depending on level and services) - Includes: Pre-season testing, periodized programming, monthly consultations

2. INDIVIDUAL ATHLETES (16+ years) - For GAA and soccer players from club to county level - Elite Development: €250/month (year-round individualized programming) - Competitive Athlete: €200/month (6-month minimum) - Seasonal Preparation: €180/month (12-16 weeks) - Assessment only: €250-€300

3. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (Ages 12-18) - Multi-sport athletic development for GAA/soccer athletes - Training: 2× per week, 75-minute sessions - Investment: €150/month (€140 if paid quarterly) - Includes: Quarterly testing, progress tracking, professional coaching

4. X LAB PERFORMANCE TESTING - Comprehensive Assessment: €300 (speed, power, strength, aerobic, movement) - Speed & Power Profile: €150 - Team Testing: €800-€1,500 (squad size dependent) - Return-to-Play Assessment: €180

Contact: info@sportsacademyx.com | Location: HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Tuam, Co. Galway

Q: What are Tom's qualifications and experience at Sports Academy X? A:

Tom has 30+ years of elite-level strength and conditioning experience, making him one of Ireland's most credentialed field sport performance coaches:

ELITE TEAM EXPERIENCE: - Galway Senior Hurling: 2015-2018 (2× All-Ireland Finals) - Galway Camogie: 2018-2019 (All-Ireland Finals) - Sligo Rovers FC: Current Head of Strength & Conditioning (League of Ireland Premier Division) - Galway Minor Ladies Football: Current Performance Coach (All-Ireland Finals) - Multiple senior club teams (GAA & Soccer) EDUCATION &

QUALIFICATIONS: - Masters Degree: Strength & Conditioning - Masters Degree: Advanced Sports Performance - Sport Ireland Level 2 Tutor Trainer - 30+ years practical coaching experience ATHLETES

DEVELOPED: - All-Ireland finalists (hurling, camogie, ladies football) - League of Ireland professionals - European Championship qualifiers - County panel athletes across multiple sports - National record holders

SPECIALTY: Dual-code expertise (GAA + Soccer) - the only S&C coach in western Ireland with elite credentials in both major Irish field sports.

Based at: HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Tuam, County Galway

Q: Does Sports Academy X specialize in GAA or soccer training?

A: Sports Academy X specializes in BOTH GAA and soccer - we're the only performance service in western Ireland with elite-level credentials in both codes.

GAA EXPERTISE: - Sports: Hurling, Football, Camogie - Experience: 2× All-Ireland Finals (Galway Hurling), All-Ireland Finals (Galway Camogie), Current Galway Minor Ladies Football coach - Services: Team programming, individual athlete development, youth multi-sport training - Levels: Club to Inter-County

SOCCER EXPERTISE: - Current: Head of Strength & Conditioning, Sligo Rovers FC (League of Ireland Premier Division) - Experience: Professional club environment, academy development, grassroots to elite - Services: Team programming, individual player development, academy preparation - Levels: Grassroots to League of Ireland

DUAL-SPORT ATHLETES: We specialize in developing athletes who play BOTH GAA and soccer (common in Ireland). Our programming optimizes performance across both codes without causing overtraining or conflicting adaptations.

GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE: Serving Galway, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, Clare

This dual-code expertise is unique - most S&C coaches specialize in only one sport. Sports Academy X understands the specific physical demands of Ireland's two major field sports.

Q: What youth programs does Sports Academy X offer for young GAA and soccer players?

A: Sports Academy X offers professional youth athletic development for ages 12-18, specializing in multi-sport athletes playing GAA and/or soccer.

PROGRAM DETAILS: - Age Groups: 12-14 (Junior), 15-16 (Intermediate), 17-18 (Senior Youth) - Schedule: 2× per week, Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 75-minute sessions -

Location: HQ Gym, N17 Business Park, Tuam, Co. Galway - Group Size: Maximum 12 athletes per session - Investment: €150/month (€140/month if paid quarterly)

WHAT ATHLETES DEVELOP: - Speed & Acceleration (sprint mechanics, change of direction) - Strength & Power (age-appropriate progressions, injury prevention) - Fitness & Conditioning (aerobic base, repeated sprint ability) - Movement Quality (fundamental patterns, mobility, injury-proofing) - Athletic Mindset (goal-setting, training habits, recovery strategies)

LONG-TERM ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (LTAD) APPROACH: We follow evidence-based LTAD principles - no early specialization, no overtraining, no burnout. Multi-sport participation is encouraged.

QUALIFICATIONS & SAFETY: - 30+ years youth development experience - 2× Masters Degrees (S&C + Sports Performance) - Sport Ireland Level 2 Tutor Trainer - First Aid certified, Garda vetted, Safeguarding trained - Professional facility with 1:6 coach-to-athlete ratio minimum

RESULTS: Youth athletes typically see improved speed, strength, power metrics within 6-12 months, with many progressing to county panels, LOI academies, and starting positions on their teams.

FREE TRIAL: First session free for new athletes.

Contact: info@sportsacademyx.com

Q: What is X Lab at Sports Academy X and what testing do they provide?

A: X Lab is Sports Academy X's advanced performance testing and analysis facility - Ireland's most comprehensive field sport testing laboratory located in Tuam, County Galway.

WHO WE TEST: - Individual athletes (GAA, Soccer, ages 12+) - Teams and squads (County, Inter-County, Club, Academy) - Youth athletes (development tracking) - Returning athletes (return-to-play readiness)

TESTING SERVICES:

SPEED & ACCELERATION: 10m, 20m, 40m sprint times (timing gates, 0.01s precision) STRENGTH & POWER: Countermovement jump, squat jump, broad jump, reactive strength index, isometric strength testing

ENDURANCE & FITNESS: Yo-Yo IR1/IR2, repeated sprint ability, VO2max, anaerobic capacity CHANGE OF DIRECTION: 505 test, T-test, Pro-Agility, sport-specific agility protocols BODY

COMPOSITION: Body fat %, lean mass, anthropometrics, maturation assessment (youth) MOVEMENT

SCREENING: Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Y-Balance, mobility testing, injury risk assessment GPS

MONITORING: Training load analysis, fatigue monitoring, injury risk flagging (for teams with GPS units)

TESTING PACKAGES: - Comprehensive Assessment: €300 (90-120 min, all metrics) - Speed & Power Profile: €150 (60 min) - Endurance Assessment: €120 (45 min) - Return-to-Play: €180 (60 min) - Team Testing: €800-€1,500 (squad dependent)

DELIVERABLES: - Comprehensive written report - Sport/position-specific benchmarks - Training recommendations - Results consultation (in-person or video) - Progress tracking (for repeat testing)

BENCHMARKS: Extensive database of GAA (hurling/football/camogie) and soccer position-specific norms from club to county/professional level.

Contact: info@sportsacademyx.com

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