Kevin Smith

PhD, BSc Sport Science | Assistant Lecturer @SETU_CWScience, previously @MTU_ie | ex-Head S&C @SFParisRugby & @OfficialCorkGAA

[Ray Boyne @AnalysisGaa]

I had a go at pulling together Division 1 2-point output, total scoring and efficiency
just to see how it lines up with the league table.

There’s something in it. Not perfectly aligned, but not random either.

Different teams seem to be getting to similar outcomes in very different ways.

This is rough work for now I’ll turn it into a couple of graphics and see does it hold.

Happy to be corrected on any of it.

[Mike Quirke @Mike_Quirke]

⚽️🎾How can coaches create the best environment for skill development in sport? 🏐🏀

🎙️Dr. Ed Coughlan shares his considerable insights on the key principles of effective coaching.

Definitely an episode not to be missed - out Friday morning in partnership with main sponsor @mfc_sports

🎧Catch the full series here; https://t.co/FFfJ0HB2Ov

💰Contribute to Tir na Nóg children’s foundation; https://t.co/7weowFWu5d

@GaelicSense @PlayerGaelic

[Jorge Carvajal @carvperformance]

If your athletes aren’t sleeping enough, they’re paying a metabolic tax.

1 week of 4–6 hrs sleep:
• Glucose tolerance ↓ 30–40%
• Insulin response ↓ ~30%
• Muscle protein synthesis ↓ ~19%

Now it hits performance—

Reduced brain glucose metabolism → weaker neural drive. No fast signal → no fast-twitch recruitment → ↓ RFD & explosiveness.

You can still produce force… just not quickly.

And that’s what limits performance.

[Coach Wayland | Performance Expert | Craftsman @WSWayland]

The technocratic approach to sports performance almost always fails.
Wearables, GPS & AI dashboards promise precision but strip the unmeasurables: intent, clutch timing, chemistry & heart.

They turn craftsmen into data clerks & athletes into numbers.

Real edges come from craft & intuition.

Tech must serve the artisan never replace him.

[Parlez-Vous French Rugby @RugbyVous]

The stats don’t lie! 🔥

[Dillon Ray Martinez @DillonMartinez]

Many coaches have been talking about how fast speed becomes detrained after a short duration (3-7 days) of neglect. I have stated this as well! BUT, I have been DIGGING through the literature and my own records and cannot find the evidence of this...

This might help us tho...

[Kitman Labs @KitmanLabs]

🎧 New Podcast Episode

@liannesanderson joins @stephensmith_ie (CEO, Kitman Labs) & former Finland international @Anne__Makinen to discuss menstrual health, performance, and gaps in support on The Women’s Football Show.

👉 https://t.co/S5ubLnLVSC

@talkSPORT | #WomensFootball

[Liam Jennings @JenningsLiam]

Best of luck @ColligCamogie 💚

[Coach Dave Love | NBA Shooting Coach @CoachDaveLove]

NO TWO SHOT ARE EXACTLY THE SAME.

Even the best shooter of all time, in the most controlled game environment, doesn't repeat the exact same shot each time.

Yes, each shot is similar, but they are all unique as well.

The ability to ADAPT is the true skill of shooting.

[CLG Bhaile an Chollaigh @BallincolligGAA]

U21 mid Cork football final
@BallincolligGAA 2-15
@eireogcork 0-15
Champions of mid-Cork 🇳🇬🇳🇬💪💪👍👍
#upthevillage

[Dr Edward Coughlan @DrSkillAcq]

Last 7 days to apply. July 18th closing date!

[MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport MTU @MScSkillAcq_MTU]

Due to the overwhelming response to our MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport - The application window has been brought forward by 6 weeks to July 18th!!

If you are looking to apply before then you can do so here: https://t.co/CrhDprg6K2

#MScSkillAcquisition #MTU #OnlineDelivery

[Stade Français Paris @SFParisRugby]

10 ᴀɴs ᴘʟᴜs ᴛᴏ̂ᴛ 🏆💫

Le Stade Français Paris s’imposait 12 - 6 face à Clermont en finale de @top14rugby et remportait le 14e Brennus de son histoire ⚡️🩷

#SFParis

[Brett Igoe @brettruganalyst]

Is it time for Irish Sport to treat coaching as a proper profession ? A National Coaching licence for elite coaches?
Despite demanding peak performance from athletes, Irish sport still tolerates underqualified coaches on the sidelines.
https://t.co/bL5YOYCtnq

[Shane Keegan @ShaneKeegan81]

Interesting opening paragraph on coaching qualifications from Brett Igoe in The Currency.

Any thoughts?

[Sam Jermyn PhD @samjermyn]

Catch us at the ISESA Conference Thursday & Friday @ SETU Waterford where we will be available to chat all things MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport! Programme brochures detailing the structure, content, and all related programme matters will be available. #MScSkillAcq

[Sam Jermyn PhD @samjermyn]

Delighted to announce that the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport in MTU will officially be starting September 2025. Very excited to engage with our first cohort. Proud to launch a global first for our domain. #MScSkillAcq #SkillAcquisition @DrSkillAcq @AlanDunton

[Alan Dunton @AlanDunton]

I'm absolutely delighted that we are able to announce the launch of this accredited MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport.. A lot of work over the last two years to get this set up... Looking forward to a Sept. 2025 launch.

#MScSkillAcq @DrSkillAcq @samjermyn

[MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport MTU @MScSkillAcq_MTU]

🚨 NEW PROGRAMME ALERT 🚨
Introducing our MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport

✅100% online delivery
✅1-year completion

Applications Link Coming Soon....
https://t.co/CrhDprg6K2

[Claudia Kearney @claudiakearney_]

Thrilled to share my first PhD paper is now published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research!

Huge thanks to my co-autors & supervisors! @DrSkillAcq @AidanOC_Cork @seanwithafada @ConBurns

🔗https://t.co/ULpzlQrTNN