My name is coach Cathal and I have been a coach at Athletics Academy since 2023. I grew up near Galway in Ireland. Sport has played a significant role in my life from an early age. Throughout my life I have participated in a wide variety of sports such as hurling, Gaelic football, handball, soccer, rugby and golf. Sport has taught me about the importance of working as a team to achieve common goals. It has also instilled in me the importance of exercise, nutrition and healthy eating, which are values I aspire to pass on to the children I coach.

My interest in Athletics stemmed from a coaching stint in Canada, teaching and learning all about Triathlons and Duathlons. I have since gone on to compete in various competitions and marathons over the years. An athlete who inspired me was Irish cyclist Stephen Roche, who in 1987 won the Triple Crown of Cycling. His achievements sparked my interest in cycling and helping others reach their full potential in the sport.