Tom-French

TRAINING & DEVELOPING THE YOUNG ATHLETE ⚡

Workshop for Coaches & Parents | Ages 8–18

Talent is everywhere. Proper development isn't.

Too many young athletes are pushed into specialisation, overloaded, or never taught to move well in the first place. This workshop gives you the tools to build athletes the right way: robust, fast, powerful and injury-resilient.

🏃 MECHANICS
Running, landing and movement: the foundations everything else is built on.

⚡ SPEED, AGILITY & REACTION
Acceleration, deceleration and decision-making: training the athlete to move fast and think fast.

💪 STRENGTH & POWER
Bodyweight, resistance, bands and med balls: what to use, when, and how to progress it safely at every age.

Delivered by Tom French: 30+ years coaching across GAA, soccer, rugby and athletics; former Head of Performance for Galway Senior Hurlers & Camogie; currently Lead Performance Coach at Sligo Rovers FC.

📍 N17 Business Park

📅 07/11/2026 🕖 1pm -5pm

💶 1 x Adult = €50 - Group of 5 Adults ÷ €200

Places are limited. Book via the link in bio or DM us 👇

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Happy Birthday Toni ❤️❤️
Thinking of you always 🙏

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Stop guessing. Start training with a plan.

Most athletes and clubs lose time, money and energy on training that isn't built for them. At Sports Academy X, we fix that.

⏱ Save time
Testing in our facility shows exactly what you need to work on
No trial and error. Every session has a purpose

💶 Save money
One coach, one system: strength, speed, conditioning and nutrition support under one roof
Fewer injuries, fewer wasted sessions, fewer "starting again" months
Club programmes that cost less than piecing it together yourself

💪 Save effort
Programmes written and progressed for you
Data-driven feedback so you know it's working
30+ years of elite coaching experience (GAA, soccer, rugby, athletics), applied to your level

Whether you're a young athlete, a parent, or a club committee: we do the planning, you do the work.

📍 N17 Business ParkTuam, Co. Galway
🌐 sportsacademyx.com

Book your assessment today.
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NEW: Strength for Endurance classes in Tuam 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏊

Walkers, runners and triathletes: you've done the miles, now build the engine to go with them.

Strength training is the missing piece for most endurance athletes. It means fewer injuries, better efficiency, and holding your form when the legs start to go.

✅ Coached S&C built for endurance athletes
✅ All levels welcome, beginners included
✅ Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8.30pm
✅ €100/month
✅ Coached by Tom French, MSc S&C, UKSCA accredited, with 30+ years in elite sport

⚠️ Only 16 spaces. Once they're gone, they're gone.
👉 Book now: Link In Bio

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Strength and conditioning isn't just for senior athletes. Done properly, it's one of the best things a young athlete can do.

One session a week in a professional setting gives them:

💪 Robust bodies: stronger muscles, tendons and bones help reduce injury risk

⚡ Better movement: running, jumping, landing and changing direction, taught correctly

🧠 Confidence: athletes who feel strong play with more belief

📈 Long-term development: technique and habits that carry into every sport they play

🏆 A head start: young athletes who train well early are better prepared for the demands of senior sport
The key is the setting. Qualified coaches, age-appropriate programming and proper supervision make the difference between guesswork and real athletic development.

It's not about lifting heavy. It's about building better athletes for the long run.

📍 Sports Academy X, Tuam
👉 Message us or check the link in bio to find out more.

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Galway Athlete Development Train Smart

🌟 Delighted to welcome the girls from Corrib Celtic FC (U12/13s) to Sports Academy X

Great session with this group last night — fantastic energy and effort from every single one of them. We're really looking forward to working with these girls in the period ahead.

At this age, the right training does so much more than build fitness. It's about:

⚽ Athletic development — building the movement skills, speed, and coordination that support performance in any sport

💪 Injury prevention — establishing strong foundations early to protect against growth-related and overuse injuries

🧠 Confidence & mindset — helping young athletes believe in their physical ability during a key developmental window

🏃‍♀️ Long-term athletic growth — setting them up not just for this season, but for years of enjoying sport and staying active

Huge credit to Corrib Celtic FC for prioritising this side of their players' development. Watch this space as we continue the work with these girls!

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Ready to take your team’s physical prep to the next level? 🏋️‍♂️🏆

​Whether you need access to a premier facility or structured, elite-level S&C programming tailored to your squad, Sports Academy X has you covered for the new season.

​We work across GAA, soccer, rugby, and athletics for both youth and senior teams.

​Two Ways to Partner:

​Book the Facility: Bring your own session and make full use of our specialized space and equipment.

​Train Weekly: Get structured S&C programming delivered directly on-site by Tom French (MSSc S&C, Lead Performance Coach Sligo Rovers FC).

​Slots for the upcoming season are strictly limited!

​📲 Call/WhatsApp: 087 902 2585

🌐 Learn more: sportsacademyx.com

📍 Location:N17 Business Park, Tuam, Co. Galway

​ AthleteDevelopment Galway SportsPerformance PreSeason

Our Summer Crew Tuam Athletics still going strong.
Serious improvment over the past few months from this gang. Loads of hard work and lots off fun 😀

Dont forget to check out our NEW CLASSES STARTING: week of 7th September.

Check out our website for more details
Or click link in our Bio.

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