Mentors

Rob Jackson
AFL High Performance Manager

“Antóin was an exceptional member of the AFL Umpiring High Performance team looking after all aspects of rehab including strength, conditioning and re-integration into main skills. His knowledge, experience, passion for coaching and ability to build rapport with staff and athletes made him an obvious choice to fulfil the High Performance Manager role at VIC Umpires. Knowing I had such a quality coach on the ground in VIC has made rolling out a national strategy far more effective and the feedback I’ve received from not only the umpires, but medical, coaching and admin prove he was the perfect fit.”

Dave Watts
Strength and Power Coach, Melbourne Football Club

"Antóin was an outstanding assistant S&C in his short time with the Melbourne Demons. I entrusted him with a number of key roles which included direct coaching of the playing group, collection of subjective data and facilitation of our velocity based training systems. I would highly recommend Antóin as a potential candidate for a variety of strength and conditioning roles as his knowledge, work ethic and passion for the profession is unquestionable."

Jim McGuinness
Performance Consultant

“Antoin possesses all the qualities of a great strength coach. I have seen these qualities many times while coaching him for Donegal. Hard-working, enthusiastic, focused, motivated, & passionate, he has a burning desire to improve. Crucially he looks to instills these same qualities in the athletes and individuals he works with. Research active he looks to apply these techniques to the individuals he trains. His approach to training not only builds a strong, agile & well conditioned athlete, but builds confidence in his athletes to strive for higher goals. You won't find a more committed, or caring coach.”