John Farrell

John Farrell

Community Rugby Coach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Performance Analyst at Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)

  • Education

    • Gaelcholaiste Ceatharlach

      2003 - 2009
    • Institute of Technology, Carlow

      2014 - 2016
      Master's Degree Sports Performance Analysis

      I completed an Msc in Sports Performance Analysis at IT Carlow. The subjects will include Biomechanics, Performance Analysis, Coaching Environment, Data Analytics, Experiential Learning and a Dissertation.

    • Waterford Institute of Technology

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Busines in Recreation and Sport Management Level 8

      Activities and Societies: Class Rep 2010-2013, WIT rugby player 2009-2013, WIT Ladies Rugby coach in 2012 and 2013 I graduated in June 2013 achieving a 2:1 grade. The many sports subjects included: Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Anatomy, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Coaching, Exercise Leadership, Exercise Programming and Fitness Training and Performance.The business subjects included: IT Applications, Budgeting and Tax, Business Law, Economics, Human Resource Management, Sports Marketing, Enterprise and Innovation and Event Management.

  • Experience

    • Leinster Rugby

      Jan 2011 - May 2011
      Community Rugby Coach

      I was working as a development officer most of the time where I was coaching in both primary and secondary schools. I was given the opportunity and responsibilities to take on the role of coaching in Irish schools as I uniquely had the combination of Rugby Coaching skills and fluency in Irish language. I helped in the delivery of coaching courses in the Dublin area.

    • Fitnessbydesign

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
      Fitness Testing

      I worked all around Ireland delivering fitness testing and implementing fitness programmes within schools. I also tested many elite players such as county teams and advised them on where they needed to improve.

    • Mount Juliet Leisure Centre

      Sept 2013 - Jun 2016
      Gym Instructor

      I started working part time as a gym instructor in the 5 star Mount Juliet Leisure centre in Kilkenny. My many duties include designing tailored fitness programs to our members and advising them on a nutrition plan. Daily duties include either the opening or closing of the facility, the upkeep, lodgements, various classes and ensuring customer satisfaction.

    • Carlow Coyotes

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Forwards Coach

      Worked as forwards coach of Carlow Coyotes Senior ladies team.

    • Carlow GAA

      Nov 2014 - Dec 2019
      Performance Analyst

      Video analyst with the senior inter-county footballers

    • Lansdowne RFC

      Oct 2015 - Jul 2016
      Perfomance Analyst

      Videoing games with Endzone and coding games with Sportscode Pro. Working with Head Coach, forwards coach and backs coach provide videos and stats on all areas required

    • Georgia Rugby Union

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
      Sports scientist at Georgia Rugby Union

      Sports scientist - GPSVideo AnalysisWellness monitoring S&C supervision

    • London Scottish RFC

      Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
      Head of Performance Analysis
    • AIB

      Mar 2018 - May 2019
      Data Analyst
    • Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU)

      May 2019 - now
      Performance Analyst
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Occupational First Aid

      FETAC
      May 2014
    • Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Training

      European Health and Fitness Accreditation
      Jun 2013
    • Weightfting Ireland Level 1 Coach

      Weightlifting Ireland
      May 2013
    • Fitness Instructor

      European Health and Fitness Association
      Jun 2012
    • IRFU Foundation Rugby Course

      IRFU
      Jan 2011
    • GAA Foundation Hurling

      Apr 2010
    • GAA Foundation Football

      Mar 2010
    • Bronze Medallion

      Royal Life Saving Society
      May 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by The Volunteer Project on May 2012
      The Volunteer ProjectAssociated with John Farrell