Niamh Buffini
S&C Lead Coach
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Strength & Conditioning Coach
Niamh took over as Lead Strength and Conditioning coach of the
NAC Swim Club Gym in October 2018 and brings a wealth of experience
with her.
Coaching Interests include Bio-mechanics
of movement, fundamental movement, strength training
and understanding demands of different sports.
Niamh commenced as an athlete in the sport of Olympic style of
Taekwondo at the age of 12. Niamh currently holds a 5th
Dan Kukkiwon Blackbelt and has been coachng in the sport at both
national and international level for over 10 years. Niamh has also
represented Club & Country at European Poomsae
Championships. World Poomsae Championships, Universiade 2009
Belgrade, Universiade 2011 Shenzhen & World University
Taekwondo Championships.
Niamh recieved a citation from Kukkiwon [Highest Taekwondo
Authority] for her contribution to Taekwondo whilst attending a
Kukkiwon Seminar.
In a coaching capacity, Niamh has attended European Chamionships
& World Championships and has extensive experience at Elite
level right down to grass roots development.
Having completed an honours degree in sports science she took a
huge interest in the biochemical movement and exercise science
during her studies and it was from here she continued on her
studies into Strength and Conditioning. Niamh has worked in an
S&C capacity with inter county level GAA, Rugby and Olympic
level Taekwondo athletes and has now taken a keen interest in the
sport of swimming, particularly youth swimming.
Niamh joined Paralympics Ireland in the summer of 2016 as the
new Performance Operations Manager. She has also had the
opportunity to work with some of the leading Irish para athletes in
an S&C capacity.
