Stephen Lawless Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dublin, Ireland

• Responsible for the application of all physical development practices within the academy (u14-u19).
• Introduced anthropometric/performance assessments within the club’s academy; I recorded data, identified and re-assessed individual KPIs.
• Established a clear and concise framework/methodology that aligned with the club’s ethos and values.
• Implemented the use of STATSports Live GPS to the academy; We were the first and only academy in Ireland with this system in place.

Dunedin, New Zealand

• Oversaw all first team physical development and readiness procedures; advised on and delivered technical/tactical content regularly with respect to objective findings via GPS data and daily monitoring protocols.
• Carefully managed relations with players and fellow coaching staff during second half of the season in a player/lead coach capacity.
• Established and implemented LTAD structures into the academy coaching curriculum as part of dual role within the Football South governing… Show more
• Established and implemented LTAD structures into the academy coaching curriculum as part of dual role within the Football South governing body. Show less

Dublin, Ireland

• Planned and delivered sport specific strength programmes to athletes across a range of sports – Football, rugby, Gaelic football, cricket, basketball, fencing, rowing, athletics and hockey
• Monitored athlete wellbeing and RPE daily with use of KitmanLabs software
• Liaised with respective team managers/coaches/physiotherapists weekly regarding various team/individual matters i.e. upcoming schedules, return to play dates, performance goals

Malmö, Sweden

• Delivered gym-based prehab, strength, conditioning and recovery sessions to all teams (u14-19s)
• Delivered speed/agility, co-ordination and mobility orientated sessions in local schools
• Designed and delivered multiple pitch-based warm-ups and individualised RTP sessions
• Conducted numerous tests throughout the season (MAS, jump & speed, PHV, body fats and hydration)
• Organised logistics for international tours to Holland & Italy - Travel, accommodation, food… Show more
• Organised logistics for international tours to Holland & Italy - Travel, accommodation, food etc.

Kildare, Ireland

• Developed strategic and periodised macrocycles specific to each age group with regard to key competition dates
• Delivered strength, power, conditioning, flexibility/mobility and recovery sessions to academy players
• Implemented performance testing protocols, recorded data, established and re-assessed individual player profiles/goals
• Identified key performance indicators via GPS monitoring during training and games
• Maintained excellent working relationships with players… Show more
• Maintained excellent working relationships with players, parents and other coaching staff

Master'S Degree, Strength And Conditioning

Dissertation Research Title: Assessing Jump and Sprint Performance to Quantify the Post-Activation Potentiation Effects of Banded.

Bachelor’S Degree, Sports Management & Coaching, 2.1

This honours degree course is delivered in association with the major sporting bodies including FAI, GAA and Leinster Rugby. The Sport.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sports And Exercise (Soccer), 2.1

Activities and Societies: IT Carlow Soccer Club A Sport and Exercise degree explores the cross-functional nature of business and sport and.

Education record

• Junior Certificate (2009) • Leaving Certificate (2012)