Sports Academy X — Teams & Clubs
Teams & Clubs

Elite Performance.
For Teams Like Yours.

Professional strength & conditioning, GPS load management, and squad testing — delivered by Ireland's most experienced field sport performance specialist.

30+
Years Experience
All-Ireland Finals
LOI
Premier Division
100+
Club Athletes
✓ Galway Senior Hurling· ✓ Galway Camogie· ✓ Sligo Rovers FC — LOI Premier Division· ✓ Galway Minor Ladies Football· ✓ European Championship Athletes· ✓ MSc Strength & Conditioning · UKSCA Accredited

We Speak Your Sport's Language

GAA and soccer have very different physical demands, seasons, and cultures. Every programme we deliver is built around your sport's specific requirements — not a generic template.

GAA Teams
Soccer Clubs
🏐
GAA TeamsHurling · Football · Camogie · Ladies Football

Common Challenges We Solve

No data on your players
Training blind — no fitness benchmarks, no load tracking, no injury prediction
Gym programme gaps
Players doing their own thing. No periodised plan matched to your fixtures
Short pre-season windows
6–8 weeks to get fit for county. Every session must count
Injury disrupting squads
Key players missing championship through preventable soft tissue injuries
"With Tom's S&C development our players made the county panel."
Tim Rabbitt — Gaelic Football Manager

What Your Squad Receives

01
Squad Testing & Profiling
  • Speed (10m, 20m, 40m)
  • Reactive strength & power
  • Aerobic capacity (Yo-Yo)
  • Change of direction
  • Body composition
  • Individual player profiles
02
Periodised Gym Programme
  • Pre-season / in-season / off-season
  • Position-specific loading
  • Exercise video library
  • Online platform access
  • Differentiated player groups
03
GPS Load Monitoring
  • Weekly session analysis
  • High-speed running data
  • Fatigue & readiness flags
  • Injury risk monitoring
  • Written weekly reports
04
Return-to-Play Protocols
  • Individualised RTP timelines
  • Progressive loading plans
  • Functional clearance testing
  • Physio team liaison

GAA Team Types We Work With

County / Inter-County Senior Club (Hurling / Football) Camogie / Ladies Football U20 / U17 / U15 Development Junior / Intermediate Club
Soccer ClubsLeague of Ireland · Senior Amateur · Academy

Common Challenges We Solve

No S&C infrastructure
Players without structured gym programming outside of pitch sessions
Long season congestion
Managing load across 30+ games — avoiding accumulated fatigue and breakdown
Reactive injury management
Dealing with injuries when they happen rather than preventing them
No benchmarking data
No way to identify physical gaps or track player development over time
"Tom has been an integral part of my backroom team. He raises the standard."
John Russell — Professional Football Manager

What Your Club Receives

01
Pre-Season Testing Battery
  • Sprint speed & acceleration
  • Vertical & horizontal power
  • VO₂ max / aerobic threshold
  • Body composition
  • Mobility & injury screening
  • Full squad report
02
Season-Long S&C Programme
  • Pre / in / off-season periodisation
  • Matchday +2/–3 protocols
  • Position group programming
  • Online delivery platform
  • Video exercise library
03
GPS Analysis & Reporting
  • Training & match load analysis
  • High-speed running targets
  • Acute:chronic workload ratios
  • Weekly load reports
  • Player readiness flags
04
Academy Development
  • U12–U18 LTAD framework
  • Age-appropriate programming
  • Testing & player profiling
  • Coach education workshops

Club Types We Work With

League of Ireland Premier / First Division Senior Amateur Clubs Women's National League Academy (U12–U18) Schoolboy / Schoolgirl Leagues

Partnership Packages

Three tiers designed to match your club's ambition and budget. All packages include a discovery call and tailored proposal before any commitment.

Tier 1
Foundation
From €3,500
per season / negotiable by club size
Full squad testing day
Individual player profiles
16-week gym programme
Exercise video library
GPS load monitoring
Weekly reports
Return-to-play support
Tier 3
Elite Partnership
From €15,000
per season · county / LOI level
Everything in Performance
Full GPS match & training analysis
Return-to-play protocols
Match-day squad support
Club Development System
Coach education workshops
Priority access & response

All prices indicative. Final investment based on squad size, sport, and scope. Payment plans available. Contact us for a free discovery call.

Simple 4-Step Process

From first contact to full delivery — here's exactly what to expect.

01
Discovery Call
We discuss your club's goals, challenges, season calendar, and budget. Free, no obligation.
02
Proposal
You receive a tailored written proposal — scope, deliverables, investment, and timeline.
03
Testing Day
Full squad testing at your venue or our X Lab. Data collected, profiled, and reported within 5 days.
04
Season Delivery
Programme delivery, GPS monitoring, regular reviews. You're fully supported throughout.

What Managers & Players Say

★★★★★
"Tom has been an integral part of my backroom team. He raises the standard of everything he's involved in."
John Russell
Professional Football Manager
★★★★★
"With Tom's S&C development our players made the county panel. The structure and testing approach transformed the squad."
Tim Rabbitt
Gaelic Football Manager
★★★★★
"While playing and in management I have relied on Tom's expert guidance and advice. A genuine expert in his field."
David Collins
All Star Hurler
★★★★★
"Tom's been an exceptional influence on my athletic development on the pitch. His professionalism is second to none."
Nando Pijnaker
Professional Soccer Player

Let's Talk About Your Team

Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No obligation — just a conversation about what your squad needs.

info@sportsacademyx.com · Tuam, Co. Galway · Serving Connacht & beyond