Coaches

Our certified coaches guide you through specialised programs. They teach you technical skills and make sure that you achieve to your goals.

Check out the Bios for the people that make us who we are…. and you as well.

All of our coaches are experienced and knowledgeable in their fields, with our senior coaches holding degrees and years of specialised training and coaching experience.
All coaches are safeguarding trained and vetted, as well as continually upskilling to ensure the highest possible standards within our club.

  • Neil Dougan
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    Neil Dougan

    MSc S&C, CSCS, IWF, IRB S&C, L3PT
    Neil is the head coach over all sports in Asylum. He ensures the highest standards of coaching and athletic development within the club. If...
  • Claire McLarnon
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    Claire McLarnon

    CPR/AED, BWL L3, Weightlifting Ieland L1
    Claire leads the fundamentals and development of our youngest participants at Asylum. Join her for learning through play, skill based movements...
  • Adam Johnson
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    Adam Johnson

    CPR/AED, IPF coach
    Adam is an outstanding powerlifter and head powerlifting coach, who’s previously been involved in the development of club rugby for Donaghadee...
  • Elena Brewer
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    Elena Brewer

    Master of Public Health; Mental Health 1st Aid; Suicide 1st Aid
    Elena first joined Asylum through the Beginner’s Olympic Weightlifting programme in 2019 and has since become the Professional Development...
  • Josh Bell
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    Josh Bell

    CPR/AED, IPF
    Josh is an integral part of our youth development, and powerlifting team. He carries out integral roles in: Child Safeguarding & Powerlifting...