YOUR PERFORMANCE HUB IN Northern Ireland
Elite-level support, delivered locally by experts with real lived experience.
Athlete Focused Northern Ireland delivers expert performance support to individuals, schools, youths and clubs throughout the region. Our programmes combine sports science, strength and conditioning, mental performance and nutrition to help athletes achieve their goals.
A core focus in Northern Ireland is supporting Gaelic sports and women’s football, alongside tailored solutions for Olympic weightlifting and team environments. Whether you’re an aspiring youth athlete or competing at elite level, we provide evidence-based coaching and education designed to unlock your potential.
Meet The Team
Director & Lead S&C Coach
Kurtis is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach, UKSCA Educator and Lecturer in Sport Science. Kurtis’s experience is vast, and he currently works with a range of sports in Northern Ireland, including hurling, camogie and football.
In addition, he has worked at international & Professional levels with the Northern Ireland Womens Football team and Team Scotland Basketball at the Commonwealth Games 2018, Australia.
Senior Physical Preparation Coach
Andy is a senior physical preparation coach in Northern Ireland and delivers with a range of clients. He is a strength and conditioning educator and British Weightlifting Qualified Coach.
Andy is experienced with many athletes and teams within Northern Ireland in a range of sports including Gaelic football, hurling, Olympic weightlifting and football.
Senior Physical Preparation Coach
My name is Zach Wray, and I am a Strength & Conditioning coach currently completing a degree in Sports Coaching, with plans to progress to a Master’s in Strength & Conditioning. I am undertaking my NSCA certification and will be starting my UKSCA in the coming months.
I currently work hands-on with GAA athletes, delivering both pitch-based conditioning and gym-based strength programmes. My main areas of interest are developing strength, speed, and aerobic capacity in field-sport athletes, with a strong focus on high-quality movement, long-term athlete development, and evidence-based practice.
I am highly motivated to continue learning and progressing within applied S&C environments, with the goal of becoming a highly effective practitioner who helps athletes perform at their best.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Hi, I’m Tristan. I’m a Strength & Conditioning Coach here at Athlete Focused, where I’ve been working for the past year and loving every minute of it. My sporting background is in rugby, and I currently play for Ballymena R.F.C.
My passion for S&C grew from being an athlete myself and learning from the coaches who have guided me throughout my playing career. Seeing firsthand how quality coaching can transform performance is what inspired me to follow this path.
My long-term goal is to work with a professional team at the highest level of sport, helping athletes reach their full potential through intelligent, hard-working, and athlete-focused training.
What We Offer In Northern Ireland
Build a high-performance environment without the overheads. Expert coaching and consulting for clubs.
Tailored 1:1 support for individuals looking to drive performance, improve wellbeing and prevent injuries.
Holistic development camps designed to build confidence, resilience and performance skills for young athletes.
Our Local Partners
“Athlete Focused provides Strength and Conditioning Services for our young hurlers and camogs from 12 to 18 years of age. We are delighted with the services provided and especially the care and time taken at each session by the Athlete Focused Coaches to explain the purpose of what they are doing. We have seen great improvements in our children’s physical and mental wellbeing as a result.”
