Conán
Conán is a Sport & Exercise Science graduate and recipient of both the Coach Education and the Physical Activity & Health Promotion scholarships from the University of Ulster. Having had extensive coaching experience in numerous sports including Soccer, Gaelic, Rugby, Badminton and multi-skills camps, Conán was later employed by the Ulster Sports Academy as the full-time Coach Education Assistant – whilst working closely with the Commercial Development department. He has also worked within the Community Sports unit of the University of Ulster, organising, leading and delivering both summer and residential camps and workshops. With accreditations in Performance Analysis and Strength & Conditioning, he has also recently been appointed as one of two coaches to launch Brazilian Soccer Schools across Northern Ireland. Conán brings a learned background in sporting injuries, nutrition, and athlete psychology on top of his further research in branding and sports management.
Follow Conán on Twitter - @ConanDoherty
Stephen
Stephen is 22 years old and addicted to sport. A massive Liverpool FC fan who, like all other Reds, finds himself saying “next year will be our year”. Asides from football, Stephen plays Gaelic Football in Ireland, where he has represented his county, Derry, in the All-Ireland Minor and Ulster Under 21 Championship, playing at the national stadium, Croke Park, three times. He has two years experience working in a marketing environment, as a Marketing Communications Assistant, and a Marketing Analyst Executive. After graduating with a degree in Interactive Multimedia Design from the University of Ulster in June 2011, Stephen will do the Masters course in Sports Management, also at the University of Ulster, the following year, with ambitions to work in the sports industry.
Follow Stephen on Twitter - @Stephen_Cleary
