Academic Staff
Eugene Eivers
Lecturer in Sports Management and Coaching
Email: eugene.eivers@tudublin.ie
Qualifications
- MSc in Exercise and Nutrition Science from University of Chester (2012)
- BA (Hons) in Leisure Management from Buckinghamshire Chilterns University (2000)
- Diploma in Health and Leisure from Institute of Technology Tralee (1999)
- Certificate in Health and Leisure from Institute of Technology Tralee (1998)
- Professional Qualifications:
- Athletics Coaching Level 1 - Athletics Ireland (2014)
- Athletes Performance Education Program - EXOS (2013)
- Certificate in Teaching and Assessment - Dublin Institute of Technology (2012)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (2011)
- Certificate in Dartfish Analysis - Loughborough University (2011)
- Certificate in Speed & Agility - Loughborough University (2010)
- Certificate in eLearning - DIT Aungier Street (2009)
- Pilates Instructor - National Training Centre (2005)
Research Underpinning the Programme
- Mr. Eivers specializes in Strength and Conditioning and Human Performance. His expertise informs the Sports Management & Coaching Program at TU Dublin, particularly in athlete performance, personal fitness training, and recovery methods.
- His research interests likely include sports performance optimization, fitness profiling, and the application of strength training in various sports contexts.
- Publications: No specific publications listed, but Mr. Eivers is active in research areas such as sports performance and recovery.
- Areas of research interest:
- Strength & Conditioning
- Human Performance
- Recovery Modalities in Sport
- Personal Health & Fitness
Scholarship Underpinning the Programme
- Mr. Eivers’ teaching practice integrates his professional experience in strength training and sports coaching, aligning theory with real-world application.
- His work contributes to developing and delivering modules that combine performance science with practical, hands-on learning for students.
- Mr. Eivers teaches the following modules on the Sports Management and Coaching Program:
- Speed & Agility
- Plyometrics & Olympic Lifts 1
- Periodisation & Olympic Lifts 2
- Personal Training Staff Engagement Program
- Sports Management & Coaching Research Project
- He has also contributed to fitness profiling of referees for the Ladies Gaelic Football Association.
Industry and Profession, Civic and Community Engagement, Staff Development
- Mr. Eivers is an External Examiner with South East Technological University.
- He is actively involved with REPs Ireland (Register of Exercise Professionals), contributing to the accreditation process for the Sports Management & Coaching Program at TU Dublin.
- He is the Head of Strength & Conditioning with Meath LGFA (Ladies Gaelic Football Association), contributing to the development of athletes at a professional level.
- Mr. Eivers engages with both professional and community sport organizations to support athlete performance and fitness training.