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Deely Sport Science, powered by Hexis nutrition Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely – CEO of Deely Sport Science Ltd and David Dunne – CEO and Co-Founder of Hexis

Today we’re delighted to announce our latest strategic partnership with the performance nutrition platform Hexis. Hexis’ technology empowers athletes of all levels to perform at their peak by personalisin...

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Studying Strength & Conditioning at Setanta College education s&c Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

Last Autumn I began studying Strength & Conditioning at Setanta College. I have had a lifetime of involvement in sport, both as a participant and as a coach. In my day job I teach Sports, Outdoor Education and Health Related Fitness as part of a range of QQI courses.

As part of my in...

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How Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) can be used in sport coaching performance Nov 07, 2024

By Peter Sweeney

Introduction

The aim of this paper is to briefly describe how the science of applied behaviour analysis (ABA) can support individuals and teams in the world of sport. Understanding the basic principles and science of ABA can empower athletes and coaches to gain a greater understan...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Faster, stronger and more robust: how Sport Science is increasing the longevity of players’ careers sports science technology Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely

The new trends influencing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah contract decision, with advancements in sports science seeing professionals now playing longer and longer

*Extracts from this first appeared in Miguel Delaney’s Independent newspaper article on Friday 22 October 2021.  https://ww...

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Talking Coaching with Michael Beale coaching football Nov 07, 2024

By Ross Bennett

Read below a summary blog of the fascinating conversation I had with Glasgow Rangers FC First Team Coach Michael Beale on a recent episode of Deely Sport Science’s ‘The Locker Room Podcast’. You can view, listen to, or subscribe to the podcast here https://elite.deelysportscience.co...

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I swam 3.8km, cycled 180km & ran 42.2km…and managed to smile at the end of it endurance triathlon Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

I took part in the Hardman in Killarney on Saturday 28th of August 2021 in the baking heat and it was far and away the toughest event I have ever taken part in. I took part in this event 4 years ago and that time I went in a little naive but still finished in a reasonable time and I w...

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So, you want to “try” a Triathlon – Here’s how endurance training Nov 07, 2024

By Mark Deely

I would like to debunk some of the myths about Triathlon and suggest that taking part is within reach of most people who have a reasonable level of fitness and can swim any stroke.  It can be tough and challenging but extremely rewarding.

Last Summer myself and Ross Bennett spoke a f...

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The Three Hats of Management coaching football gaa Nov 07, 2024

By Steven Poacher

On a recent visit, just pre-Christmas, with some students from our school to Stat Sports head office in my home town of Newry County Down I noticed a quote on the wall of the office, it was from Sir Alex Ferguson and it read, “Sports Science, without question is the biggest and mo...

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GAA Season Return Advice coaching gaa Nov 07, 2024

By Ciaran Deely MSc MA – Sport Scientist at QPR FC Academy and CEO of Deely Sport Science Ltd

*This article first appeared in the Irish Examiner newspaper on Monday 19.04.2021 where 15 well-known coaches from around Ireland discussed the impending return of GAA action post-COVID lockdown.

GAA Inte...

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A New Approach to Coaching: Games Based Approach coaching Nov 07, 2024

By Luke Barrett (LB GAA & Performance)

Introduction

The GAA since its establishment in Hayes Hotel Thurles in 1884 has arguably been the life and soul of Irish society. In 2020 we were stunned by the global pandemic of Covid 19 which made

us all reflect on what was important to us and what was pe...

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