Barry Solan

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About

Strength & Conditioning

Barry Solan is currently the Lead 1st Team S&C Coach at Arsenal FC.
Prior to this, Barry has worked extensively with athletes & teams at amateur, professional & international level in Ireland, The UK, Europe & at EXOS in the US.
These coaching roles have encompassed a wide varitety of both team settings including the Poland National Football Team, Mayo GAA, Arsenal FC & individually with gold medal winning & world champion boxer Katie Taylor & Golfer Shane Lowry.

Barry has a major interest in developing training programs that fit the athletes needs in tandem with preparing both athletes & teams individually & collectively to perform in their sport with a consistently high output.

Barry holds an honours degree in Sport Science from St Marys University, London & MSc in S&C and Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia. He is further certified through numerous professional bodies.

Testimonials

Katie Taylor

“Over the years Barry has helped me prepare for many of my fights at both the Olympics & World Championships. I thrived in his environment and he is both a tremendous coach & perso...Show More

Danny Welbeck

“In elite football, the games comes thick & fast. For a number of seasons, Barry has helped me get ready for these high demands across the Premier League, Champions League, Europa ...Show More

Andy Moran

"As I thought my playing career was nearing its end, Barry helped me changed chat. After frustrating seasons where my recovery from ACL & back injuries interrupted my ability to tr...Show More

Ross Munnelly

Barry’s influence helped me to understand that S&C is about preparing the body to perform and for me, with my attributes, that meant a focus on mobility and flexibility. Each prog...Show More

Training Plans

Women's Rugby Off Season Programme

5.0

5x/week
8 weeks
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Rebuild the Machine - Off Season

5.0

5x/week
8 weeks
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Rugby SUPER SIZE

5.0

4x/week
4 weeks
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In-Season Rugby Performance

5.0

3x/week
6 weeks
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Off Season Strength & Conditioning

5.0

5x/week
6 weeks
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Nic Gill

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In-Season Power & Quickness

5.0

3x/week
6 weeks
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Rugby Ready – Force Development

5.0

3x/week
6 weeks
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3-6 Strength System

5.0

3x/week
9 weeks
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Chris Tombs

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Premier Pulse: ELITE Pre Season Conditioning

5.0

3x/week
4 weeks
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Young Athletes - Strength & Power

5.0

7x/week
2 weeks
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Matthew Donnelly

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