2.5 years ago I read an article online that Shane Fitzgibbon had written about athletic development of kids, and it caught my eye. I made a call, there and then, to Shane and made an appointment for an assessment for my eldest, Eli. Eli is an avid soccer player, with Colga F.C.
The assessment, Shane gave Eli, was very thorough, and areas of weakness were quickly identified. I was amazed what could be learned in one hour.
What really stood out, is that Shane is a very positive and encouraging coach that communicates very effectively with both Eli & Lucas (my younger boy, who also started coming to Shane, recently). They both really enjoy the sessions and have never complained once on the way home.
I firmly believe that Eli’s 2.5 years of training with Shane has made him a more confident individual and I also feel the benefits from this expert training will help him enormously in the years that will follow. He has learned how to train safely and properly which has made him strong and fast. He has been injury free in his team sports for the last 18 months. I think he will always enjoy training as he progresses into adulthood.
A lot of the elements of Lucas’s training is very similar to Eli’s, just at a level suitable to his age. Shane always ensures that the sessions are fun. There is a lot of work being done in the fun parts without Lucas knowing!
Shane is an excellent coach. He has a great rapport with young people and Eli and Lucas are lucky to have Shane coaching them.