Category Archives: Physical

In Season Conditioning (Part 2)

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The second in the series that looks at fitness for the club player during the season Continue reading →

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In-Season Conditioning (Part 1)

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The first of a series that looks at in-seasn training. Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good S & C Coach – Part 2

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The second in the series from our S&C expert. Continue reading →

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Functional Movement

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Lisa Sharratt

The latest article from our resident Physio. Continue reading →

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What Makes A Good S & C Coach – Part 1

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The first in a series for aspiring S & C coach. Continue reading →

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Are We Fit Enough Part 3

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Mike McGurn

(Testing Protocols) So how do fitness coaches prove to their players, managers and to themselves their training prescription is working ?  A methodology of testing needs to be implemented along with a battery of tests to measure players various fitness … Continue reading →

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Are We Fit Enough – Part 2

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Mike McGurn

Mikey continues the debate on fitness of the top players. Continue reading →

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Are We Fit Enough – Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The first in a new five party series from Mikey. Continue reading →

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Training with Intensity Part 8

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Mike McGurn

The last in the series from Mikey Continue reading →

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Training with Intensity Part 7

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Mike McGurn

My players undertook the first week using this method.  Right from the very first session they reported that they felt the intensity ratchet right up in comparison to a normal traditional lower body session. The fact that they were sticking … Continue reading →

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