Francis O'Rourke

Francis O'Rourke's work experience includes various roles in the sports industry. Francis worked as a Demo Engineer at Kitman Labs starting from October 2020. Prior to that, they served as a Coach, Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning at Setanta Fitness from June 2019 to August 2020. Francis also worked as a Strength And Conditioning professional at Warrenpoint Town F.C. and Louth GAA from February 2019 to November 2019. Additionally, they served as a Sports Operative at Dundalk Sports Centre from September 2017 to January 2018.

Francis O'Rourke attended St. Pauls High School Bessbrook from 2013 to 2015, where they studied Sports Studies. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise and Expertise from Dundalk Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2018. Francis furthered their education at the same institute from 2018 to 2019, obtaining an Honours Degree Level 8 in Sports, Exercise, and Enterprise. Francis then enrolled at Ulster University in 2019 and completed a Master's degree in Strength and Conditioning in 2020.

In terms of additional certifications, Francis acquired the qualifications of FAI Kick Start 1 from the Football Association of Ireland and an Irish Rugby Coaching Course Stage 1 from the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) in November 2015. Francis also obtained the Safe Guarding 1 Child Welfare and Protection Basic Awareness Workshop certificate from the Irish Sports Council in September 2015. Additionally, they received an ASCA certification from the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) in November 2019.

There are two certifications, Heartstart first aid and Athletics leader, for which the obtained month and year information is not provided. Additionally, Francis has a Foundation in Coaching Level 1 certification from GAA, but the month and year of obtaining this certification are also not mentioned.