Setanta College

26/08/2026

"Be a sponge for knowledge. Ask questions, observe carefully, remain open to feedback and never assume that you know everything. Qualifications provide an important foundation, but meaningful growth also comes from practical experience, making mistakes and reflecting on what you have learned.

Stay curious, remain humble and consistently invest in your development."

Wolta "Tokkie" Mtsweni discusses his 12 years across high-performance sport in South Africa and his experience of studying with Setanta.

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Wolta "Tokkie" Mtsweni has spent the past 12 years working across sport in South Africa, in roles ranging from team manager to strength and conditioning coach at several rugby unions and university institutions. Now in a managerial position overseeing sport scientists across multiple codes, he remai...

25/08/2026

September intake is approaching. 📚🏐

GPA members can access scholarship rates across a range of Setanta College programmes, giving players the opportunity to continue their education alongside the demands of inter-county sport.

Study flexibly. Apply your learning directly to performance.

📅 September 2026 Intake
🎓 Scholarship rates available for GPA members
💻 Flexible study options

Find out more and apply at setantacollege.com

24/08/2026

Considering a career in strength & conditioning? Join our live info session on Setanta's undergraduate S&C courses.

📆Thursday, 27th August
🕥1pm (Ireland) | 2pm (South Africa) | 5.30pm (India)
🎙 Hosted by Setanta's Hanno van Vuuren with insights from the student perspective along with our student advisors.

We'll cover course content, study options, entry requirements and where the qualification can take you. with time for your questions at the end.

Register free: https://loom.ly/i-yetZk

21/08/2026

The third speaker for our upcoming Coaching Conference ‘Developing Players, Teams and Coaches’ is Rob Mulcahy!

Rob is Head of Athletic Development at Setanta College, bringing extensive experience across high-performance and athlete development environments. His previous roles include Head of Performance with Clare GAA, while he has also worked with professional, amateur and Olympic athletes across inter-county GAA, AIL Rugby, rowing and swimming.

Alongside his applied work, Rob is currently completing a PhD focused on Talent Identification and Development in Youth Academy Settings and has recently published 'Where did They Go? An Exploratory Study of Player Development Pathways in Gaelic Games'

📆 Date: Saturday, 14th November 2026
📍 Venue: GAA National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: www.setantacollege.com/events

20/08/2026

Whether you’re taking your first step into S&C or looking to build on your existing experience, Setanta offers a pathway to match where you are and where you want to go.

Study options include:
🎓 Certificate in Youth Athletic Development
🎓 Certificate in Fitness & Conditioning
🎓 Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
🎓 Higher Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
🎓 BSc in Strength & Conditioning

Learn from experienced practitioners, develop skills you can apply in real sporting environments and join a global community working across sport, fitness and human performance.

📅 Next intake is just a couple of weeks away.
Explore your options and find the right course for you at Setanta College.
🔗 www.setantacollege.com

18/08/2026

"Every day is an opportunity to enhance your skill, whether it's communication, practical application or report writing. Every day is an opportunity to be better at what you didn't know yesterday.

Don't lower your standards to suit the ones who are comfortable — instead, challenge your environment to get to your standard. That's how value is recognised."

Keenan Watson, Head of Strength & Conditioning at the University of the Witwatersrand, discusses his diverse coaching journey and his experience of studying with Setanta.

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Keenan Watson is the Head of Strength and Conditioning at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) in South Africa. A former national athlete, he has built a diverse high-performance career across multiple sporting codes and has coached athletes who went on to national records, Olympic teams and W...

17/08/2026

💻 Free Webinar

‘Anatomy and Role of the Pelvic Floor in Sport’

Setanta’s Nikita Davis will be joined by Grainne Donnelly for the latest webinar in our series.

Details:
📆 Wednesday, 26th August
🕖 7pm (Irish Time)

Register: https://loom.ly/uzTZdNM

14/08/2026

The next speaker for our upcoming Coaching Conference 'Developing Players, Teams and Coaches' is Aaron Kernan!

Aaron Kernan is a former Armagh senior footballer and Crossmaglen Rangers player, with a 20-year playing career that included success at county, provincial and All-Ireland level.

Since retiring from inter-county football, his focus has shifted to coaching and player development. Aaron is currently part of the Meath senior football management team, working in elite performance and defensive coaching. His work is grounded in helping coaches create environments where players can thrive - with a particular interest in leadership, team culture, coaching behaviours and building effective game models.

📆 Date: Saturday, 14th November 2026
📍 Venue: GAA National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, Dublin
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: www.setantacollege.com/events

13/08/2026

Just a few weeks to go until the start of our September 2026 intake.

If you’re looking to build your knowledge in Strength & Conditioning or Personal Training, now is the time to take the next step.

Study with experienced practitioners, learn through an applied approach, and build skills you can put into practice from day one.

📅 September 2026
🎓 S&C and Personal Training courses
💻 Flexible study options

Apply now: setantacollege.com

12/08/2026

💻 Free Webinar

‘In-Season S&C - Training Without Compromising Match Readiness’

Setanta’s Dylan Kenny will be joined by Paudie Roche for the latest webinar in our series.

Details:
📆 Wednesday, 19th August
🕖 7pm (Irish Time)

Register through the link in our bio.