• I worked with MD Performance and Therapy for about 2 years. They are all excellent and very good at what they do. They know their stuff. They are willing to go above and beyond in adjusting any training plan to suit your needs and explain everything thoroughly to ensure you are comfortable with everything. Very strongly recommend working with them!!

    Kirsten

  • I contacted Mark in November about getting an S&C program for the upcoming season. Mark was a pleasure to work with throughout. I found his program extremely beneficial from both a performance and injury prevention point of view. He was always only a text away whenever questions arose around the program, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their performance.

    Adam

  • "Mark has mentored and guided me on an individual basis through my ACL reconstruction journey and in a team S&C environment the last few years. Mark, through his empathy, competence and confidence, has a wonderful ability to engage with his athletes in both a professional and holistic way. On this foundation of trust, Mark was able to guide and coach me and the team to achieve our agreed targets. Mark has a great love and vast knowledge of his subject area that means he is always at the cutting edge of his field and constantly evolving his coaching. The energy he is able to create in a group setting where he empowers players to raise and lead the standards is massive. Be prepared for his book of phrases. You will not meet a more honest, dedicated, high achieving mentor than Mark Durcan.”

    -Ger

  • “I would recommend Mark to anyone requiring rehabilitation or looking to develop their strength and conditioning. I went to see Mark last January and he put me on a very beneficial and individual based program which has seen consistency in my training but also my strength levels are better than ever before and continuing to improve. And more importantly, the process has been very enjoyable and he educated me to set realistic goals! Mark helped me develop a more positive mindset towards training and I am really enjoying the process. Would recommend Mark to anyone!”

    -Mark

  • “I’ve known Mark for a number of years now and his expertise is top class. His personal approach to consultation gives clients a real sense that they are doing the right thing with regard to personal training, strength and conditioning and rehab. Mark helped me greatly in improving my S&C, rehabbing my hamstring and giving me the confidence to improve my game. An all round great guy and will do anything to help you.”

    -Ronan

  • “I attended strength and conditioning classes with Mark over a 12 week period. I cannot recommend him highly enough. His professionalism, enthusiasm and knowledge was top class.”

    -Conor

  • I cannot recommend Mark highly enough as a physiotherapist and strength and conditioning coach. After years of avoiding the gym and generally not enjoying exercise, I finally found someone who could help me overcome these hurdles and make significant progress. From the outset, Mark demonstrated an exceptional understanding of my medical issues. He took the time to listen to my concerns, assess my limitations, and create a customised program that addressed my specific needs. His approach was not only professional but also incredibly compassionate. As someone who was out of shape and apprehensive about reconditioning, I greatly appreciated his consistent encouragement and understanding. He never rushed me or made me feel inadequate. His expertise in both physiotherapy and strength conditioning was evident in the way he designed my workouts. They were challenging yet achievable, and he ensured that I was building muscle and improving my overall fitness in a safe and sustainable manner. His ability to adapt exercises and make adjustments based on my progress and feedback was truly remarkable.

    Grainne

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  • The Athlete Performance Programme is a coaching service for athletes looking to optimise their performance in their chosen sport.

    At MD Performance & Therapy we have extensive experience working with athletes and teams, ranging from recreational to international level, across a wide variety of sports including GAA, boxing, rugby, soccer and karate.

    The Athlete Performance Programme will help to enhance your strength, speed, power, movement skills, agility and conditioning for your sport. Perhaps more importantly however the programme will serve to reduce the risk of injury, thereby enabling you to perform year-round. By reverse engineering the demands of the sport we have the ability to assist you whatever your chosen sport may be.

    What you will get:

    • Individualised programme based on the demands of your sports and your stated goals
    • Structured S&C sessions supervised by an appropriately qualified coach
    • Routine testing and re-assessment of key performance indicators such as speed, strength, power and conditioning
    • Weekly programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing you to log your activity, track your progress and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress

  • At MD Performance & Therapy we can assist your team with all its strength and conditioning needs for the duration of the season. Through a combination of in-person and remote support, MD Performance & Therapy can help with the provision of:

    • Off-season, pre-season and in-season planning and programming based on the demands of the sport, individual and collective requirements and the season schedule and constraints
    • Routine testing and re-assessment of key performance indicators such as speed, strength, power and conditioning using the latest cutting edge technology
    • Supervised gym-based strength and power sessions
    • On-field speed, agility and conditioning sessions
    • Structured warm-up and recovery protocols
    • Training programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing athletes and coaches to log activity, track progress and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress, providing an element of athlete accountability
    • Player readiness and training load monitoring
    • Coach education on topics including appropriate training design, injury risk reduction, recovery and tapering/peaking strategies for optimal performance

  • As well as the provision of routine strength & conditioning services at MD Performance & Therapy, we are also happy to provide performance testing packages for both individual athletes and teams as required.

    Using the latest cutting edge technology including the Witty Timing System and the Output Sports sensor system as used by Leinster Rugby, Limerick Senior Hurlers and the English FA, we are able to test key performance indicators for your sport including speed, strength, power, change of direction, endurance and anthropometrics and monitor their progress over time.

  • For those that are not able to train locally, the Remote Athlete Performance Programme is a coaching service for athletes looking to optimise their performance in their chosen sport, wherever you are in the world.

    When signing up for this programme you will complete a comprehensive questionnaire which will give you the opportunity to highlight your chosen sport, your previous training experience, the equipment you have access to, your injury history, how many days you are able to dedicate to training and of course your own individual short-term and long-term performance goals. Programmes are catered for your unique individual circumstances, so whether you have access to a full commercial gym or limited equipment at home, or whether you wish to train two days a week or five, the programme will take all of these factors into consideration for you.

    What you will get:

    • Individualised tailored programme based on the demands of your sports and your stated goals
    • Weekly remote programming via the TrainHeroic app, allowing you to log your activity, track your progress, view video demonstrations of exercises and gain valuable insight on readiness metrics such as sleep, soreness and stress
    • Accountability, guidance and regular feedback from your coach

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