Mark Flynn

Mark Flynn has had an extensive work experience in various roles related to health, science, and sports performance. Mark is currently the Innovation Director at ART Health Solutions since January 2022. Prior to this, they worked as a Principal Science Consultant from January 2020 to January 2022, and as a Senior Science Consultant from August 2018 to January 2020 at the same company.

Before joining ART Health Solutions, Mark worked as a Research Assistant at GSK Human Performance Lab from January 2017 to October 2017.

Mark has also served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Elite Sports Performance from January 2011 to December 2016. In this role, they were responsible for designing and implementing fitness and conditioning programs for various teams and athletes. Mark also managed the Elite Sports Performance website and online membership service for sports coaches.

Additionally, Mark worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Irish U-16's Women's Basketball Squad from December 2014 to August 2016, and for Wexford Youths Football Club from January 2015 to June 2016. In these roles, they developed and implemented specialized fitness programs and conducted fitness and screening tests for the players.

Prior to these roles, Mark worked as a Fitness Instructor at Kilkenny Ormonde Leisure Club from August 2010 to June 2013, and as a Soccer Coach at Mass Premier Soccer in June 2009.

Overall, Mark Flynn's work experience showcases their expertise in innovation, science consulting, sports performance, and fitness coaching.

Mark Flynn completed their primary education at Gaelscoil Osrai from 1992 to 2000. Mark then attended St. Kierans College from 2000 to 2006, where they studied subjects such as Irish, English, Spanish, Maths, Biology, Accounting, and Economics for their high school education. Following this, Mark attended Waterford Institute of Technology from 2006 to 2010 and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Health Studies. Later, from 2016 to 2020, they pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the same institute, specializing in the field of study of "The Effect of Strength Training on Performance in Endurance Athletes."

In addition to their formal education, Mark Flynn also acquired several certifications. In 2008, they obtained a Fitness Instructor Award and a Personal Trainer Award from the European Health & Fitness Association. In 2010, they received a Kettlebell Coach Award from Reebok and a Youth Certificate from the Football Association of Ireland. In 2015, they obtained an Olympic Lifting Coach Award from Weightlifting Ireland. Lastly, in 2017, Mark received certification in Motekforce Link's GRAIL System from Motek.