Garryowen FC Academy
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email: garryowenfcacademy@gmail.com
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Academy Chairman: Gerry O'Mahony 087 2623134 gerry@omahonygroup.com
Director of Rugby: Greig Oliver 086 6003364 email: gogarryowen@gmail.com

Player Profiles 2008/9

SCOPE OF ACADEMY

Skills Development
Skills Development sessions (individual and unit) is the responsibility of the Garryowen FC
Director of Rugby, as well as player management, mentoring and playing a leading role in
ensuring an appropriate playing programme for all academy players. The use of top-level
analysis equipment is used on a one-to-one basis.

Conditioning Development
Conditioning Development sessions is the responsibility of the Garryowen FC Head of
Conditioning, who also plays an active role in the management of the Academy player.

Sports Medicine
All Garryowen FC Academy players undergo a medical profile with the Garryowen FC
Doctor and Physiotherapist before commencing any increased or amended training
programmes. Any further external treatment or investigation arising from arranged
appointments is recommended by the Garryowen medical staff. Other services provided
for Academy members will be Garryowen FC Dentist and Surgeon.

Sports Nutrition
All Garryowen FC Academy players receive a personalised profile by the Garryowen FC
Nutritionist, who integrates individual programmes with the Director of Rugby, Head of
Conditioning and medical staff.

Sports Science
Sports Psychology and Sports Physiology services is available to Garryowen FC Academy
players as appropriate, where it is agreed that value can be added to existing programmes
and there will be a clear impact on performance.

Performance Lifestyle
Performance Lifestyle is a lifestyle management programme.This support is available to all
Garryowen FC Academy players.

Stakeholders
The Garryowen FC Academy has the full support of the IRFU and Munster Branch, and
fully integrates with the Munster Academy structure.

Individual review and assessment
Each player will receive Individual review and assessment .This will include his
performance against the key objectives.
All of the above is there to provide you with the rugby opportunity as well as access to
services and programmes aimed at helping you achieve your full potential in rugby.
As you have been identified as a talented athlete, now an even greater commitment is
required to achieve your goals, and the Garryowen FC Academy is there to provide you
with this key stage in your development.