GAA Training
Works Best When
It's Simple.

I give plans that get results. Consistency, structure and nailing the basics.

Shane O'Connor — SOC Fitness

Train Like a
GAA Athlete

I'm Shane O'Connor, a strength and conditioning coach from Derry City. I studied Sport & Exercise Science at university, completed my PT qualification, and I'm now studying an MSc in Performance Coaching.

I've coached across club and county setups, from underage to senior.

BSc Sport & Exercise Science
PT Certified
MSc Performance Coaching, Setanta College
Derry City FC S&C Placement
Derry GAA S&C Internship (U-15 & 16)
S&C Coach, underage & senior men's teams

I've always had a strong interest in physical fitness and how gym work can improve performance on the pitch. While no exercise is ever truly sport-specific, I focus on choosing movements that give GAA players the best carryover to their game and the best return for their effort.

I don't believe results come from training seven days a week, they come from keeping training simple and trying to improve every session.

Train smarter
to perform better.

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What Athletes Say

Real results from real GAA players.
No filters, no fluff.

"Shane completely transformed how I approach gym work as a GAA player. I'm faster, stronger and way more durable than I was last season."

CM
Ciarán M.
Club Footballer

"The online coaching is elite. I get a programme built around my match schedule and it actually works."

AD
Aoife D.
Ladies Footballer

"Best investment I made for my game. Shane knows GAA, knows strength training, and knows how to get the best out of you."

DK
Darragh K.
Hurler

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Location Based in Derry City · Online Coaching Available Nationwide
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Email shane@socfitness.com