Simon Coleman
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Simon Coleman
@simoncoleman07
MSc S&C | ASCC | BSc Sports Science | S&C Coach @IrishFA Academy | Sports Scientist @NorthernIreland Mens U17s| All views are my own








This is what the elite clubs are now dealing with on a regular basis. High intensity games every 3 days (including travel) leaves little or no room for sufficient maximal speed exposures in training. It’s mostly recovery and tactical work between games. As we know from research, players who hit 90-95% of their max speed 1-2 times per week are less likely to suffer muscle injuries than players who hit <85% or less. The paradox is that schedule is designed to showcase the best players more than ever - but the game demands increasingly leave less and less time to prepare for them.









🏆 @NorthernIreland Under-16s have lifted the inaugural Gary Speed Cup in Wales with a 100% record 💯

🎥 Irish FA Lead Physical Performance Coach Simon Coleman explains the benefits of the new NI Futures Programme Grouping young players by biological maturity, not just age, as part of our ever evolving player pathway ⚽️

We celebrated the Class of 2025 at the Irish FA JD National Academy Residential Graduation 🎓 A night to recognise their dedication, development and potential 👏🏻 Hear from the players, U19s boss @G23mcauley and Head of Elite Player Development @Andy_Waterworth 🎥👇











