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
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
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