Richie Byrne

Richie Byrne is a seasoned Strength and Conditioning Coach currently with Arsenal F.C. since January 2023, and serves as a Sport Performance Coach at Potentia Football Performance since June 2018, focusing on preparing players for the Premier League by enhancing their strength, speed, and injury resilience. Byrne has also worked as a Personal Trainer and Football Coach since March 2022, and previously at GymBox from November 2011 to March 2022, specializing in strength training and fat loss. Prior experience includes a role at Swindon Town Football Club as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, responsible for first team training and injury prevention, and playing professionally as a footballer with Aberdeen FC from August 2005 to May 2008. Byrne holds multiple degrees from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, including a Master of Science in Sports and Exercise and a Master's in Strength and Conditioning, along with an earlier qualification as an Electrician from Kevin Street, Dublin.