Euan McDonnell
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Strength and conditioning coach with experience across high-performance academy sport, private gym environments, and team-based field settings. Completed a 3-month internship with Munster Rugby Academy coaching U17 athletes in both gym and on-field environments, with exposure to performance monitoring and athlete preparation. Strong focus on movement quality, intent, and long-term athletic development. Hard-working, coachable, and keen to grow within a high-performance training environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Development Coach
Munster Rugby
Limerick, Ireland
2025.02 - 2025.04
- Delivered prescribed strength and conditioning programs, as directed by senior S&C staff.
- Coached athletes through all programmed exercises, demonstrating movements, and providing technical cues.
- Led integrated warm-up and contact prep at the start of pitch sessions.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Swinford GAA & Swinford Ladies FC
Swinford, Ireland
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Delivered team-based strength and conditioning programs in gym and field settings.
- Monitored athletes during workouts to ensure proper technique and safety.
- Conducted fitness assessments to evaluate athlete performance and progress.
- Taking players through conditioning blocks, warm-ups, and cool-downs on the field.
- Collaborated with coaches to align conditioning programs with team strategies.
Fitness Instructor
The Health Hub
Swinford, Ireland
2021.05 - 2025.11
- Coaching group fitness classes and one to one clients to the highest standard
- Setting up client memberships and handling cash
- Carrying out daily cleaning and sanitising of equipment
- Welcoming gym users at reception, Opening & Closing Gym
- Following gym policies and procedures
Club Development Officer
Connacht GAA
Bekan, Ireland
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Travelling to 10 schools weekly coaching gaelic football & fundamental movement skills to over 700 children aged 5-12
- Organising and overseeing all aspects of Easter football camps
- Administration work for set up of weekly & daily schedules ensuring contact with principles & teachers
- Working closely with local club to gain new members from the local schools
- Ensuring sessions run are age appropriate, safe and that children gained new skills and further developed skills they had.
Cul Camp Coach
Connacht GAA
Bekan, Ireland
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Coaching gaelic games skills to children from 6-13yrs
- Set up of skills areas, ensured smooth running of camps
Grounds Keeper
Tops International Arena
Valkenswaard, Netherlands
2022.06 - 2022.08
Bar Person
Mellett’s Bar
Swinford, Ireland
2021.10 - 2022.02
Kitchen Porter
Treanlaur Catering
Swinford, Ireland
2019.12 - 2021.06
Education
Bsc Honours - Sport Science With Strength And Conditioning
TUS Thurles
Thurles, Tipperary2025-10
Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Muire agus Padraig Swinford
01.2021
Skills
- Able to work on own initiative
- Strength Development
- Coaching Fundamental Movement Patterns
- Jump Profiling (Jump Mats)
- Coaching in high performance & private gym environments
- Able to follow instructions
- Able to deal with people professionally
- Full clean driving Licence
- GAA Child safeguarding
- Garda Vetting
References
Available on request
Timeline
Athletic Development Coach
Munster Rugby
2025.02 - 2025.04
Cul Camp Coach
Connacht GAA
2024.06 - 2024.08
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Swinford GAA & Swinford Ladies FC
2024.02 - 2024.12
Club Development Officer
Connacht GAA
2024.02 - 2024.06
Grounds Keeper
Tops International Arena
2022.06 - 2022.08
Bar Person
Mellett’s Bar
2021.10 - 2022.02
Fitness Instructor
The Health Hub
2021.05 - 2025.11
Kitchen Porter
Treanlaur Catering
2019.12 - 2021.06
Bsc Honours - Sport Science With Strength And Conditioning
TUS Thurles
Leaving Certificate -
Scoil Muire agus Padraig Swinford