★ Certified S&C Coach
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★ Trusted by 200+ GAA Players
★ Club & Inter-County Level
★ Undertaking MSc in Performance Coaching
★ Get Faster Inside 8 Weeks
★ Guaranteed Results
★ Certified S&C Coach
★ 70+ Verified Google Reviews
★ Trusted by 200+ GAA Players
★ Club & Inter-County Level
★ Undertaking MSc in Performance Coaching
★ Get Faster Inside 8 Weeks
★ Guaranteed Results
The 9 m/s Club — Online S&C Coaching

Become a faster, Leaner and more explosive GAA player in the next 8 weeks

S&C coaching to train towards inter-county speed standards, while getting fitter, stronger and more robust against injuries, without training 7 days a week

Your club training covers 5 hours a week. That leaves 163 hours where you either gain an edge — or you don't.

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7 days free — then €79/week or €299/month. Cancel any time.

Sound familiar?

You're training away.
But you're not sure you're actually improving.

1 You're putting in the work but can't honestly say you're any faster, leaner, fitter or stronger than last year.
2 When the training or games ramp up, your body is tired and sore, so extra gym and pitch work goes out the window.
3 Niggles keep creeping in. Hamstrings, groins, calves, hips. You're managing yourself instead of pushing on.
4 You go to the gym but most sessions are made up on the spot. You usually just do the same exercises and don't change them as the season goes on.
5 Between work, college or family you're under pressure for time and unsure what's actually worth doing in the time you have.
The problem is your training isn't designed for you

Why one-size-fits-all programmes
don't work for GAA players.

Irish Examiner: It can't be one size fits all
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Generic gym programmes

Built for no one in particular. Same sessions each week regardless of age, position, fatigue levels, club schedule or time of year.

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Instagram workouts

Random sessions you see online. Fancy exercises done once or twice without any progression will have zero impact.

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Training more, not smarter

Adding sessions on top of team training without structure is how overload injuries happen. 

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Plans with no support

Plans with no coach follow-up or adjustments mean consistency falls off when life gets busy.

What actually works

Structure. Testing.
Adjustment. In that order.

Built around your actual week

Your schedule, team load, injury history.

When your week changes, niggles happen or season progresses, the plan adjusts.

Testing that shows you what's improving

Baseline testing in speed, strength, power, body composition and mobility.

We test at the start and re-test every 6–8 weeks. You'll know exactly what's changed, and what to focus on next.

Speed as the primary target

Most club players have never trained speed properly.

We'll go after the qualities that drive speed: sprint work, explosive strength, body composition, running mechanics, mobility, conditioning.

What you can expect

Results in 8 weeks:
doing 2–4 sessions per week.

1

Lighter and bouncier on your feet

Better body composition and improved movement quality...noticeable on the pitch, not just in the mirror.

2

You'll be measurably quicker and have more explosive power

Sprint improvements (speed off the mark, change of direction and top speed) and power (vertical and horizontal) tested against your own baseline. Not a feeling or a guess. Actual data. Numbers don't lie.

3

You'll stop feeling heavy-legged in the last 20 minutes

You'll have cleaner running technique and the conditioning to bomb up and down the pitch late in games, without your body giving up on you.

4

No more second-guessing what to do or when

Gym, speed, primers and mobility properly mapped around your team sessions. You'll know exactly what to do and when. Your body will feel fresh and sharp from the recovery work.

5

You'll go into games feeling ready - not playing catch-up

Leaner, stronger, fewer niggles. You can actually push yourself in training instead of minding yourself through the season. Most importantly you'll start enjoying games more because you have the work done to thrive at that level.

The testing proves it

Real speed improvements.
Measured. Not estimated.

Every player re-tests every 6–8 weeks. Here's what the numbers look like.

Nicola — Senior Club Footballer (Female)
8.1% improvement in top speed in 8 weeks
20m Acceleration
3.70s → 3.50s
5.4% improvement — excellent progress
Change of Direction
2.33s → 2.23s
4.3% improvement — already a strength, now even better
Flying 20m
2.97s → 2.73s
8.1% improvement — most impressive speed result of the block

Speed was being limited by body composition, mobility restrictions, and sprint mechanics. All three improved.

What felt different on the pitch?

"Week on week I notice my agility and sharpness off the mark has improved."

What are you most proud of?

"Continuing to feel light on my feet and sharp. Having confidence to take my player on now too."

Killian — Senior Club Footballer (Male)
Speed, agility and top speed all significantly improved inside 6 weeks
20m Acceleration
4.47s → 4.18s
0.29s improvement (~6–7%)
Change of Direction
3.70s → 3.23s
0.47s improvement — possibly the most important result of the block
Flying 20m
3.80s → 3.67s
Good improvement — top speed continuing to move forward

Speed was identified as the biggest weakness in Testing 1. It is no longer a weakness.

Wins from this week

"Sprint past players who never would have before."

Wins from this week

"Felt great in training carrying ball and running off lads and winning sprints in training."

Real players. Real results.

Get great results like these club players.

★★★★★
Sean, 30
Body composition + performance
Down 12kg and flying

"Flying it this season. Back playing, leaner than ever, and moving really well. I've been up top of runs at training — first time in years I've felt this fit and confident going into a season."

Sean results
★★★★★
Will, 29
12 weeks
Strongest and fittest in years.

"My fitness, strength, and athletic performance are at the best they've been in a long time. I've also managed to drop body fat whilst building some quality muscle."

Will results
★★★★★
DJ, 38
Video testimonial
"Should have done it years ago"

"It's been a pleasure working with Kevin from the off. I can say I enjoyed every session and couldn't wait for the next session as it gave a driven desire to achieve my goals."

DJ results
★★★★★
Charlie, 19
Video testimonial
"Catching balls I never dreamt of before"

"I saw clear progress both physically and mentally in myself throughout the 8 week period and it has brought me a great deal of motivation and boosted my morale."

Charlie results
What you get

Detailed S&C programme
Designed for exactly what you need.

1

Full Performance Profile after testing

Every player receives a full Performance Profile after testing — ratings on your speed, strength, power, fitness, mobility and body composition vs club and county standard. Shows your strengths and weaknesses, sprint technique analysis, injury risk profile, opportunities and main pitch & gym targets over the next 8 weeks.

2

Personalised weekly S&C programme

Built around your position, goals, injury history, and team schedule. Delivered through your training app. Updated when your week changes.

3

Ongoing coaching & adjustments

Weekly check-ins, monthly reviews, and adjustments as the season evolves. 24/7 messaging through the app. Coached directly by Kevin.

4

Re-testing every 6–8 weeks

We'll analyse your updated results against your original testing. You'll see what's changed in speed, strength, power, mobility and body composition — and the plan evolves based on results. The next 8-week block is designed with the same level of detail (if you wish to continue).

Sign up today and also receive — free:

★Bonus 1: Gaelic Match Day Carb Load Plan
★Bonus 2: Sprint Technique Playbook
★Bonus 3: Sports Psychology Framework
★Bonus 4: Recovery Sleep Protocol for Athletes
★Bonus 5: Hamstring Protection System

What your Performance Profile looks like

Performance Profile 1 Performance Profile 2 Performance Profile 3 Performance Profile 4 Performance Profile 5 Performance Profile 6 Performance Profile 7 Performance Profile 8

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Stop Guessing.
Start Testing.

The players improving year on year aren't working harder. They have a plan built for them — and they can prove it's working.

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7-day free trial — no commitment until you've seen how it works

What happens when you sign up

Exactly what happens
from day one.

1

Added to the training app

Programme, tracking, and messaging in one place from day one.

2

Complete your consult form

Goals, position, injuries, training schedule, and anything else relevant. This is how the programme gets built specifically for you.

3

Gym & pitch testing

Speed, strength, conditioning, body composition and movement. Your Performance Profile shows exactly the areas you are strong and the ones you can improve.

4

Your programme is built & delivered

Gym, speed, conditioning, and recovery fitted around your club training. Meal plan built around what you already eat. Delivered within 48 hours of testing.

5

Ongoing support & adjustments

Weekly check-ins, monthly reviews, and changes as the season evolves. Direct coach access. Re-testing every 6–8 weeks to track what's improving and what we need to go after more.

7 Days Free.
Then Decide.

Get your baseline testing done and your programme built. If it's not right for you in the first week — no charge.

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€79/week or €299/month after trial — cancel any time

Kevin O'Brien Kevin O'Brien playing
Your coach

Kevin O'Brien

I'm a certified S&C coach and owner of Humans of Gaelic. As well as online coaching, I work as S&C coach with the Tullamore senior footballers, who completed the Offaly three-in-a-row in 2025.

In this role I worked alongside former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford and coached Cillian Bourke, who signed a professional AFL contract with Essendon last year, plus a host of current inter-county players.

I also host the Humans of Gaelic podcast where I interview players and coaches on the human side of elite performance in the GAA.

I worked as a GAA correspondent with The42 for seven years and wrote my first book in 2022.

✓Online and in-person S&C coach
✓Currently undertaking MSc in Performance Coaching
✓Three-time Offaly SFC winner as player
✓Podcast host
✓Journalist & author
✓200+ GAA players coached online
Coaching testimonials.

Hundreds of players coached.
If you follow the programme,
you will get results.

As heard on
Irish Examiner Gaelic football podcast

Endorsement from Paul Rouse who worked with Kevin at St Oliver Plunkett's GAA minor footballers and hurlers in Dublin. Winners of minor A2 football in 2025.

★★★★★
Ruairi, 22
Variety of exercises
Faster and stronger.
Ruairi results
★★★★★
Rose, 34
Plyometrics for explosiveness
Faster and fitter.
Rose results
★★★★★
Patrick, 31
Speed improved massively
Senior county call-up.

"Helped improve my speed massively and my understanding of the correct gym work for a GAA player."

Patrick results
★★★★★
Liam, 25
Speed and nutrition
Senior county call-up.

"Really good experience. Loved how his plan made me improve my speed and the meal plan simple but effective."

Liam results
★★★★★
Cillian, 21
Body composition + performance
10kg lighter. More explosive.

Was training without structure and not seeing body composition change. Now 10kg down, stronger, and performing better in gym and on pitch.

Cillian results
★★★★★
Paddy, 33
Chronic hamstring injury history
Hamstring niggles resolved.

County player with recurring hamstring problems. Structured prehab, strengthening and load management. First season in 5 years without hamstring strain.

Paddy results
★★★★★
Roisin, 26
Strength and speed
Faster and leaner.

Transformative experience. I saw real, measurable improvements in my body composition, strength, and speed — things I had been trying to achieve on my own for years without success. I've never felt stronger or more capable than I did while working with Kevin.

Roisin results
★★★★★
Barry, 38
Long-term performance
Leanest in 15 years — still improving on the pitch.

Brilliant experience with a trainer that works with GAA players. The whole programme was tailored to my needs. I am the lightest I've been in 15 years and extremely toned as well. The weekly check in is brilliant and keeps me motivated and honest through the programme.

Barry results
Simple, transparent pricing

One programme.
Two ways to pay.

Both options include the same programme, the same coaching, and the same testing. No sales call. Join the free trial and see if it's for you.

Weekly
€79
per week - cancel any time
✓7-day free trial to start
✓Full baseline testing
✓Personalised weekly programme
✓Training app access
✓Weekly check-ins & adjustments
✓Re-testing every 6–8 weeks
✓All 5 free bonuses
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Best Value
Monthly
€299
per month - saves ~€17/week
✓7-day free trial to start
✓Full baseline testing
✓Personalised weekly programme
✓Training app access
✓Weekly check-ins & adjustments
✓Re-testing every 6–8 weeks
✓All 5 free bonuses
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The guarantee

Follow the programme.
Get the results.
Or I coach you for free.

If you follow the programme as prescribed and don't improve your speed, power or strength markers within 8 weeks, or lose 3–5kg body fat — I'll coach you for free until you do.

Put in the work and you'll get the results you're after.

The 7-day free trial means you start with zero risk. After the trial, you pay monthly or weekly with no minimum term. Cancel any time.

The only risk is 7 days finding out if this works for you.
Common questions

Answered honestly.

Will this fit around my team training?
Yes — that's the whole point. Your programme is built around your team training week, not on top of it. When your schedule changes, the plan adjusts. You're not expected to add sessions to an already full week.
I've tried programmes before and they didn't work.
Most programmes are static — you get a plan and follow it regardless of the stage of your season. This one changes with you. It's built for your position, goals, and injury history. Testing at the start means we know exactly what needs work. Re-testing every 6–8 weeks means you can see what's actually changed.
How much time does this take each week?
That depends on your week. The programme is built around how much time you actually have. Most players do 2–4 sessions per week outside of club training. If things get tight, the programme adjusts.
I'm a club player — is this only for county level?
Most of the 200+ players on the programme are club-level. The principles are the same regardless of level. If anything, club players typically have more room to improve because proper S&C training is far less common at that level.
What if I have an injury or I'm coming back from one?
Injury history is part of the intake process from day one. If something flares up during the programme, the plan adjusts around it. I have loads of great rehab and prehab sessions I can give you for the most common injuries and niggles.
Is this just a plan I could get online?
No. A plan you find online doesn't know your schedule, your injury history, your position, or your current fitness levels. It doesn't re-test every 6–8 weeks or adjust when your week changes. The value is the structure, the ongoing adjustments, and the accountability.
What's the difference between weekly and monthly?
The programme is identical. Monthly billing works out slightly cheaper — roughly €17 per week less. Both start with a 7-day free trial and both can be cancelled any time.
What happens after the free trial?
Your card isn't charged until after the 7-day trial ends. During the trial you'll complete your testing and receive your programme. If at any point in that first week you decide it's not for you — cancel with one message. No charge, no awkward calls.

This Season,
Know It's Working.

Stop drifting. Get a plan built around you, test what's actually improving, and step onto the pitch prepared.

Start My 7-Day Free Trial  →

€79/week or €299/month after trial. No lock-in. Cancel any time.

Testimonials.

More athlete feedback.

★★★★★
Seamus, 26
First structured S&C programme
'Best decision I ever made'
Seamus results
★★★★★
Adrian, 41
Returned to football at 41
Lighter, faster and back playing football.
Adrian results
★★★★★
Caroline, 39
Club camogie player
Toned and stronger than ever.
Caroline results
★★★★★
John, 43
Former Galway hurler
Leaner, stronger and more agile.
John results