FA Qualified Football coach with a first class degree in sports coaching with 6 years of experience coaching from grassroots to professional level. I have also played at the professional level in Foot

Find out more about Dan

• 1) What age did you start playing sport? Tell us about this time or moment in your life.

  I started playing sports at the age of 5. That’s when I grew to love the game of football. Throughout my childhood I played a number of different sports athletics, tennis, squash, table tennis, cricket and of course football. Some sports would come and go but Football always remained. When I was able 13 was when I sorely focused my time and energy on football to pursue my dream of becoming a professional footballer.

• 2) What are your favourite sports; those that you practice at a high level, a simple hobby, and a sport that you'd still like to discover?

  The sport I practise at a high level is football, it is my career and source of income alongside my coaching. A hobby of mine is cooking, I like to cook and find ways to make our favourite treats healthy through using whole foods. A sport I would like to grew in is defiantly paddle. It’s becoming very popular and is something which is great fun.

• 3) What gives you the motivation and passion to pursue your sport?

  To reach my God given potential, to grew and improve in my craft each everyday is something which is very rewarding. I like working hard and seeing the growth I make from week to week.

• 4) Do you have a sporting achievement that you're particularly proud of?

  Making my professional debut season in the league of Ireland. During that season we also got into the quarter final of the FAI Cup playing against St Pats. Another achievement is being able to go to so many countries to play the game I love, it’s a huge privilege.

• 5) How have your achievements and challenges made you a better sportsperson?

  Challenges are hard at the time but also allow mental toughness to grow which is key for all athletes. Those who are the top have all gone through tough times, it’s only their ability to adapt and go again which puts them at the top. Achievements has only grown my motivation and desire to become better and reach my potential. To not give my 100% is something that I feel is a waste.

• 6) If you had to go for a jog with a famous athlete, who would you choose? And what questions would you ask them?

  Kaka, what a player! Someone who’s has done it all but most importantly done it while remaining pure and having a heart for God. I look up to him, not because of what he has done on the pitch but the role model he is and the fact he points to God rather than himself.

• 7) How do you help people stay motivated?

  I feel that you can only preach something that you do. I can’t ask clients to do something that I’m not willing to do or do. I preach what i do and with this comes respect and motivation. Often it’s more about the journey then the destination. I love to encourage clients through positive reinforcement.

• 8) What makes you a Superprof in sports?

  I feel that not only do I have the qualifications but also the life experience in the football and sports/ health industry. Often people will have one or the other. However, I’m blessed enough to be able to have both which is why I feel I’m able to help clients most effectively and efficiently. Due to being an athlete myself, I’m always wanting to grow and learn. I’m happy to learn and grow off anyone.