About Paul
Paul is a consultant Strength & Conditioning coach based in Ireland with over a decade of experience working at the sharp end of performance sport. Since 2012, he has held roles with the Sport Northern Ireland Sports Institute and Swim Ireland, where he served as Head of Physical Preparation across the Tokyo and Paris Olympic cycles — working with athletes for whom marginal gains genuinely matter.
In 2024, Paul founded Banner Performance, through which he now provides specialist S&C coaching and consultancy to teams, clinics, and individuals both at home and abroad. Alongside his applied work, he is pursuing a PhD at the University of Salford, investigating the strength characteristics that underpin change of direction performance in Gaelic footballers. Everything Paul does is grounded in context, backed by science, and built around real people — helping athletes and teams train with purpose and perform with clarity.
At Banner Performance, we combine elite coaching experience, applied sports science and real-world performance expertise to help athletes, teams and practitioners achieve meaningful, measurable results.
Drawing on experience across high-performance sport, work with athletes and teams at various levels, and ongoing doctoral research, our approach bridges the gap between evidence and application. Every programme, assessment and development system is built around one principle: delivering practical solutions that improve performance, enhance decision-making and support long-term athletic development.
What Sets Us Apart
High-Performance Experience
Extensive Olympic and World Championship level experience supporting athletes, coaches and organisations in achieving performance goals.
Multi-Sport Perspective
A broad understanding of the physical demands across multiple sports, allowing for tailored solutions that reflect the unique needs of each athlete and organisation.
Research-Led Approach
Current doctoral research and continuous professional development ensure that coaching methods are informed by the latest evidence and best practice.
Context-Driven Decision Making
We don't just understand the science—we know how to apply it. Every recommendation, programme and intervention is designed to work in real sporting environments.
Performance Through Clarity
Using structured assessment, profiling and monitoring systems, we help athletes, teams and practitioners make informed decisions that drive long-term progress.
Bridging Performance & Practice
Banner Performance connects coaching, rehabilitation and performance development to create integrated systems that support sustainable athletic success.