Mentorship

“I spent 12 months on the SDM Performance mentorship and would happily recommend it to anyone. I applied for the mentorship as I felt I was coasting a little in my position and needed something to push my coaching to a level that I didn't feel I could get from an online course or weekend workshop. Fortunately, within about 1 week of starting with Shayne I felt like I was back to being a completely novice coach as I got to see movement and physical preparation from a completely different angle. I knew instantly I was going to be challenged and forced to improve. The whole mentorship definitely was unique to others I have done, and whilst the 1on1s with Shayne and guest speakers were invaluable, I would say the biggest benefit was pushing me out of my comfort zone - which has naturally improved me as a practioner. Highly recommend it to anyone.”

Gary Rafferty

"Enrolling in the mentorship with Shayne has been one of the greatest investments for my personal and professional development. As practitioners, we spend a lot of time thinking about how we can implement different techniques with our athletes, but to delve into coaching principles in such detail and apply them day to day has been hugely influential in my practice. Shayne has made me realise that we must embrace complexity for the betterment of ourselves and those around us. I would recommend this programme to anyone who is looking for something that will immediately impact their coaching"

Leon Foley

"The mentorship Shayne has provided has been invaluable to my development. He has opened my mind to a new way of thinking around sports performance. As a result I have been able to provide a much higher quality of service to any clients and players that I work with. He allows for open and honest conversation and gets down to the nitty gritty of any issue I'm having. If you are keen to learn and separate yourself from this saturated industry, Shayne would be a perfect option for furthering your career."

Francis Marry

“The mentorship program exceeded my expectations. This program has been an incredible learning opportunity and has helped me develop a comprehensive understanding of sport science principles applicable to any environment you are working in. Shayne is an excellent mentor who is extremely knowledgeable in the field of sport science. He has a wealth of experience working with professional soccer teams and players, and his insights and guidance have been invaluable in helping me develop my skills and knowledge in this area. Not just from a sport science perspective but also from a personal point of view (e.g. upcoming opportunities, handling player and staff relationships) Shayne always had an advice for my current situation. One of the things I appreciate most about Shayne's mentorship is his ability to explain complex topics in a way that is easy to understand. He is humble, patient, supportive, and always willing to answer questions and provide feedback on your questions. This program has been instrumental in helping me progress towards my career goals, and I am grateful for the opportunity to got to know Shayne. If you are willing to invest in yourself, the investment will come back in the future more than doubled.”

Luca Schuster

“The mentorship program has allowed me to have a more objective non biased view of the areas I need to develop as a coach. The program offers me specific help with specific problems that I have encountered relating to my work and life. We also have the opportunity to learn from some top class practitioners in the group calls. The support network and constantly availability of like minded people allows for deep conversation and discussion around issues that are related to the job. I’ve only begun this program but so far so good and I would definitely recommend it.”

Ciaran O Reilly

“Shayne challenges your current belief systems and working practices & encourages you to develop a principle-first approach. The level of detail covered is exceptional and is all related back to football. The array of guest practitioners allows you to see different experiences and approaches first hand, further widening your knowledge base.”

Ewan Anderson

“I am loving the program so far. I feel like my ability as a coach has completely changed over the past 8 months. I feel much more confident in my coaching, especially in the gym. I always take so much for the 1 to 1 calls and group calls but I'm always left with the feeling that there is so much left to learn. The programme is an excellent resource for anyone feeling like they have a gap in their knowledge often left between university and the practical side, and for any practitioner looking to bring their knowledge and understanding to the next level.”

Tomas Lane

“I have been working with Shayne for just over a year now. I have found since I started the mentorship my awareness has heightened. I am now observing a lot more as a practitioner. I find that every call I have with Shayne I am learning or seeing something that I wouldn’t have before. Shayne provides a bespoke service that allows us to work with individual scenarios that we are dealing with in the industry.”

Coran Lindsay

“Shayne has created a great culture amongst his mentorship group. Being apart of a group of like minded people who want to improve in their respective areas is a brilliant opportunity. Shayne’s knowledge and manner is one of the things that separate this from other mentorship’s IMO. Would highly recommend”.

Mark Leslie