"It is essential to any sports person, whether they are professional or amateur to be in the best possible condition when playing. I have worked with Cathal O Shea both as part of a group and on a one to one basis. Cathal is extremely professional, highly qualified and put simply, in the time I worked with him my physical condition improved. His all round knowledge gave me a daily programme covering everything from specific exercise to diet and I found him readily available if I needed advice. I have no hesitation in recommending Cathal.

My degree was a 4 year full time course covering anatomy and physiology, sports performance psychology and bio mechanics of movement and nutrition.The degree gives me a comprehensive knowledge of the main factors affecting exercise and elite sports performance. I have extensive knowledge in the area of physical performance, analysing movement and creating a tailor made package to suit the requirements of a variety of teams.

 I appointed Cathal O'Shea as Fitness Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist for Cork City Football Club in 2006. Although this arrangement was for an initial period of three months, I quickly realised that this talented man possessed the ability to elevate the fitness levels of my players to another dimension. Over the next two years my belief in Cathal's talent was fully endorsed as he played a crucial role in the development of the players at both junior and senior levels of the club. The reactions of experienced players like Joe Gamble and Colin Healy to the to the style and content of Cathal O'Shea's contribution reflected perfectly the confidence and trust all the players at the club had in their fitness coach.

I also found Cathal to be very professional in his preparations and fully committed in performance and he very quickly adapted to the style of regime I wanted installed at the club. This type of adaptability is of immense importance in a professional football club and I am delighted to add my voice to the many who have extolled the virtues of this top class individual.

Yours in sport,

Damien Richardson

I am a great believer in a mix of the theoretical and practical and to give but one example of my experience I have worked with professional footballers in the areas listed above. Some of my previous clients include Irish international soccer player Kevin Doyle, former Irish internationals Colin Healy (13 caps) and Joe Gamble ( 2 caps) and the range of my work goes as far as junior G.A.A. club players, rugby players and one on one personal training.

The facilities at The Sports Village provide the ideal location for my programme, see www.sportsvillagecork.com for a comprehensive overview of the facility. Prices for clubs start a 130 euro per session and can either be booked as a course of on a week by week basis.