Elite Performance Institute (EPI)

Welcome to Elite Performance Institute (EPI), the leading provider of internationally accredited Strength & Conditioning courses in Ireland.

Our Strength & Conditioning courses are aimed at qualified fitness professionals, sports coaches and physiotherapists. Since 2012, we have delivered our NCSC course throughout Ireland with over 150+ courses delivered to date. In 2014, we launched our NCSC course internationally and since then we have delivered 350+ courses in more than 10 countries with over 4, 500 coaches certified through onsite education.

Learn from our expert team of tutors who have worked at rugby World Cups and Olympic Games.

Progress through your NCSC courses one phase at a time to elevate your coaching skills.

Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning Course:

Embark on your journey with the Phase 1 Strength & Conditioning Course, the foundational stage of the NCSC qualification. Delivered both in-person and online, this course equips participants with essential knowledge in Strength & Conditioning, distinguishing them as professional coaches.

Gain insight into implementing training systems and utilizing various methods for sports performance enhancement. Phase 1 sets the groundwork for S&C coaches to engage with individual athletes and team sports.

Phase 2 Strength & Conditioning Course:

Advance your expertise with the Phase 2 Strength & Conditioning Course, the concluding phase of the NCSC qualification, also available both in-person and online. Building upon the foundation laid in Phase 1, coaches delve into advanced training methods and program design, preparing them to work with elite athletes.

Upon completion of Phase 2, coaches are adept at crafting programs and conducting sessions for individual athletes and team players at a professional level.

Specialize as a Youth Strength & Conditioning Coach:

Take the next step in your coaching career with the Youth Strength & Conditioning Certification (YSCC) course, offered exclusively in-person. Become proficient in youth athletic development, enhancing coordination, movement skills, speed, strength, and power safely.

Explore the foundation, development, and performance phases of the Youth Athlete Pyramid (YAP), accompanied by an extensive exercise library for each phase. Embark on the path to becoming a certified youth athletic development coach today!

Testimonial from John Sullivan, Platinum Performance – Gym Owner, Dublin:
“In 2023, I completed both the National Certificate in Strength & Conditioning (NCSC) and Youth Strength & Conditioning Certification (YSCC) courses. These courses exceeded my expectations, instilling in me the confidence to work as a Strength & Conditioning coach with teams or as a Youth Athletic Development coach with underage players. I truly learned from the best and wholeheartedly recommend EPI to any fitness professional!”