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Accessibility & LanguageSports Webinar 21 January 2024
"Insights from the Premier League, Professional Rugby, and Gaelic Games"
Join Des Ryan in conversation with Damian Lawlor, RTE, for an engaging online webinar where Des Ryan, Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway, shares insights from his remarkable career.
Drawing on his extensive experience as the former Head of Sports Medicine and Athletic Development at Arsenal FC Academy, his roles with the IRFU and the International Rugby Board, and his contributions to Gaelic Games as a member of the Sports Science Working Group and the Coaching Advisory Working Group, Des will explore best practices for fostering and enhancing athletic and sports development at all levels.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives from one of the most accomplished figures in sports science and coaching.
Des Ryan previously worked with Arsenal Football Club Academy as Head of Sport Medicine and Athletic Development; Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby; and Strength and Conditioning Coach and Fitness Education Manager within the IRFU.
Over the years he has presented at the UKSCA – the UK's Professional Body for Strength and Conditioning, the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) conferences, as well as many other conferences around the world. He also has worked as a consultant to World Rugby, Brentford FC and the National Cricket academy in India.
Des also works closely with the Gaelic Games community as a member of the Sports Science Working Group and also the Coaching Advisory Working Group.
He has a Masters in Strength and Conditioning and is also an Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach with the UKSCA. He also has achieved the High Performance Sports Accreditation from the British Association of Sports and Exercise Science.
Damian Lawlor (HDip Communications 1998, MA Journalism 2003) is an award-winning sports broadcaster, journalist, and author. Renowned for his in-depth coverage of Gaelic Games, Damian is a regular host on RTÉ's Sunday Sport and a contributor to The Sunday Game. He has written extensively on Irish sport and is also renowned for his engagement ability during live events and discussions.
