About Us
Paddy McNally:
Paddy McNally - Co Founder of Elevate Coaching. Paddy’s coaching journey spans 15+ years from grassroots underage development to coaching Intercounty Senior Ladies Teams.
Paddy has been working in full time coaching posts for the past 6 years in roles with both Men’s & Ladies Gaelic Football. Through this, Paddy has dealt with the running & coaching of county development squads for Men’s & Ladies squads, coaching in Primary & Secondary Schools, Club Coaching, tutoring ICGG/Level One Courses, running Summer/Easter/Halloween Camps & delivering all county Coaching Workshops for club coaches. Paddy has a proven track record of developing both coaches & players, establishing strong sustainable structures in clubs & creating excellent high performance environments for both male & female county players.
Paddy has been involved in a number of management/coaching positions at adult level with clubs & counties over the years.
Barry Hanratty:
Barry Hanratty is the Co-Founder of Elevate Coaching and brings over 15 years of experience in coaching, sports performance, and athlete development. With a professional background as a Sports Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach, Barry has dedicated his career to helping athletes maximise their potential both on and off the field.
Throughout his coaching journey, Barry has worked across all levels of Gaelic Games, from nursery and academy programmes right through to senior inter-county and club teams. His extensive experience spans juvenile boys’ and girls’ teams, as well as adult male and female athletes, giving him a deep understanding of long-term athlete development and the unique needs of players at every stage of their sporting journey.
Barry has been involved with some of the leading senior county ladies teams, where he has played a key role in developing strength and conditioning programmes, and enhancing their performance. His expertise combines evidence-based training methods with practical coaching experience, ensuring players develop the physical, technical, tactical and mental qualities required to perform at their best.
