My Coaching Philosophy
I coach because I love to help people develop as athletes in their sport and as people in life. I am committed to consistently search for ways to improve myself and the people around me. My aim is to build lasting relationships with athletes and fellow coaches and to create an environment of communication and sharing to help each other improve and grow as people. I am to develop athletic abilities and sustainable life skills in all people I get to work with. Always strive to create a fun environment where everyone feels safe to express themselves to be the best they can be. Helping people be better in everything they do is why I coach.
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ABOUT
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DEAN RYAN:
I am a Professional Athletic Development Coach, incredibly passionate about coaching and helping people develop as athletes in their chosen sport or to simply become fitter and healthier through an active lifestyle. I have spent most of my adult life coaching across all age groups in various different sports namely AFL, Athletics, Horse Racing, Rugby League, Soccer and Gaelic Games.
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I believe in developing physical and mental abilities as well as sustainable life skills in all people I get to work with. The lessons learned through sport and obtaining physical fitness can have a positive impact on all areas of life and as a coach I aim to have a positive influence on peoples lives.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:
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Swim Ireland Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Intercounty GAA Strength & Conditioning Coach
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AFL Fiji
Development Coach
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NRL Victorian Thunderbolts
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
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GWV Rebels AFL NAB League
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Athletics Australia
Level 2 Middle Distance Coach
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DEAN RYAN
Athletic Development Coach
