who we are
built for the players and people who want more
Training121 is Ireland's leading extra training provider - We help players unlock confidence, creativity, new skill sets and football intelligence.
At the heart of the player is the person they are, and we've created an environment where people are developed, not just players.
Our Story
It started with a frustration we couldn't ignore..
As three young coaches, we kept seeing the same thing.
Players full of potential getting left behind within their team environments that simply didn't have the resources or time to slow down and focus on individual skill and technical development + weaknesses.
We knew that better players meant better teams - and better teams create a better future for Irish football overall.
We set out to play our part.
Supporting players in areas team training often overlooks or don't have the time to cover - Such as scanning, 1v1 defending and attacking, weak foot development, all types of finishes, escape play, etc.
Training121 was started by three best friends coaching across Dublin and Kildare.
One common pain point we shared was the lack of time in team training to develop the key technical skills young players need to reach their full potential.
We started in 2018 with one player in a public park to now having coached over 3,000 players across Ireland. This includes over 100 professional players and internationals such as Andrew Omobamidele, Jessie Stapleton, Killian Philips and Anastasios Douvikas.
Our mission is to not only help players improve their skill sets and confidence in their game, but also their overall development as people.
"Training121 help my son weekly to work on the areas that his team simply can't get to during their busy schedule. This includes things like scanning, weak foot work and types of passes"
- John Ramsey, a parent within the T121 community
Meet The T121 Team
An outcome driven team built on experience, care, and constant development.
Our coaching team includes passionate, experienced mentors - from PDP-qualified coaches to Elite UEFA A Licence holders.
While qualifications matter, what truly sets our coaches apart is their ability to connect, inspire, and develop players week in, week out.
We select staff based on their expertise and experience level with a given age group or cateogry. For example, we have coaches who specialise in early grassroots (U6-U9) and coaches who work within first team environments and academy structures.
At T121, we don’t assign coaches based on qualifications alone, we match groups with the right coach for the right session. Every coach is supported by our shared curriculum, internal mentorship, and a relentless focus on player progress.
In accordance with best practices, all of our staff who work with children are child safeguarded, Garda Vetted and have received a qualification in basic first aid within the last two years.
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