S&C in Sports
⚽ Football-Focused Profile
Unlock Your Full Potential with Elite Football Strength & Conditioning
I specialise in preparing footballers to perform at their best — on the pitch, in the gym, and through every stage of their career. From academy players building their foundations to first-team professionals competing at the highest level, I deliver performance-driven training tailored to the unique demands of football.
My Training Methods
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Football-Specific Plyometrics: Explosive training that improves speed, agility, and power in match scenarios.
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Football-Specific Strength Training: Gym programmes that build functional strength, resilience, and efficiency for peak performance.
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Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play: Evidence-based protocols that bridge the gap from injury recovery to full competition readiness.
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On-Field Conditioning: Position- and game-specific drills to develop match fitness and endurance.
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Off-Field Conditioning: Gym and recovery strategies to sustain performance throughout the season and off-season.
Trusted by Top Players
I have trained League of Ireland academy and senior players, including Kian Corbally, Michael Noonan, and Mason Melia.
I also work with professional footballers abroad, helping them stay match-ready and injury-free, including:
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James Abankwah (Watford)
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Stephan Negru (Oxford City)
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Sam Curtis (Sheffield United)
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Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall)
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Darius Lipsiuc (Stoke City)
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Kevin Zefi (AS Roma)
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Justin Ferizaj (Bray Wanderers, formerly Frosinone, Italy)
Why Work With Me?
Every player is unique. My customised programmes take into account your position, style of play, and career goals to help you:
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Build strength, speed, and endurance for the modern game
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Recover faster and reduce the risk of injury
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Gain the physical edge to compete at the highest level
👉 Train like the pros — trusted by elite footballers at home and abroad.
Kian Corbally
Ballymena Utd and former Wexford FC & St Patrick's Athletics FC/ Republic of Ireland U19
"I trained 3 times a week with James
and the sessions were brilliant because they were specific.
We worked on a lot of things that I can bring onto the
pitch and which will benefit me. I was training with him
for 1 month and in just a week or 2 I could start to feel
big benefits, my technique was getting better and I was lifting heavier for more reps and sets.
All the exercises we done, he demonstrated them thoroughly to me so I knew exactly what I was doing."
Tiegan Ruddy
Former FC Sion, Switzerland and WNL Shamrock Rovers' player
"Working alongside James this season has been such a massive help for me on and off the pitch. In the gym he pushes me to be a better athlete and off the pitch he is always making sure that I’m mentally strong and ready for every game I play. The support James has given me has helped me to be fully focus on my football and has definitely improved me as a player and a person! A gentleman and a top coach."
James Abankwah