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Warren Beattie

Head of Strength & Conditioning at Oxford Brookes University

Drakey gave me my first coaching opportunity back in 2013. When I started, my knowledge in S&C was very raw, but Drakey helped me gain a deeper understanding of training methodologies, whilst also helping me to make connections in my coaching that I didn’t know existed. Drakey leads from the front and allows other coaches to see best coaching practice - how to communicate effectively with athletes, as well as technical coaches and other practitioners within the MDT to achieve performance outcomes. Drakey is able to understand the needs and personalities of the coaches he is working with, and is what sets him apart from others!

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Mark Jones

Worcester warriors senior assistant coach

Harry Sharman

Sports Scientist

Drakey has played an integral part in my career development over the last year. Through regular reviews and promotion of reflection, he enabled me to become more confident in my role and a better practitioner. I appreciate all the work he put in to moving me forward.

Gordon Stirling

Performance Analyst - IRFU

Drakey has had a huge influence on my career to date. He is an intelligent and thoughtful coach who thinks deeply about how to make the best impact. Drakey has always provided me with meaningful insights that have given me great clarity as a practitioner. I consider his guidance to be one of the most valuable contributions to my career progression to date. He has a deep understanding of coaching, speed, strength and how to best support the development of people. If you want to work with the best in the business, Drakey is your man!

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Ross Walley

S&C Student Placement @ Worcester Warriors

While I worked at Worcester Warriors, Drakey provided me with 1on1 coaching, providing me with opportunities to learn as a practitioner. There was a good team cohesion due to clarity that Drakey set out and discussed each day so we were all on the same page. I was aided as a coach to develop my skills and treated like any other member of staff which gave me great confidence and desire to carry on in the profession. I continue to work and get experience in professional sport due to the teachings and opportunities I was provided while working at Warriors under Drakey.

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Matt Maguire

Senior Athletic Performance Coach - Ulster Rugby

Josh McIlroy

Athletic Performance Scientist Ulster Rugby

David listens and understands. Whether fine tuning strengths or improving development areas of coaching, David has observed, experienced and solved them. He provides transparent feedback with expert knowledge and guidance for developing personal processes, motivational attitudes and reflective practice. Ultimate Coaching Systems is a short term solution for a long term impact.

neil welch

SSC sports medicine

David’s experience in helping athletes to develop is extensive. This isn’t what sets him apart though. It is his drive to help those around him to improve and succeed which does. This quality is clear within a couple of minutes of meeting him and any coach would benefit from his input on their practice

Sam Julian

A great coach that really understood the demands of the game. Had the ability to make complex things seem simple, and knew that there was more to speed training than linear sprinting. Highly recommend.

Angus Warwicker-Le Breton

David has a deep knowledge and understanding around speed development and agility but most importantly has a great ability to communicate his thoughts in a simple and effective manner.

George Dennison

Academy Physiotherapist - Ulster Rugby

Watching how Drakey worked was a continual masterclass in coaching. He has influenced how I deliver speed and agility in rehab and my overall coaching strategies.

Matthew Godfrey

Head of Academy Athletic Development

Drakey has supported my personal and professional development for the past 8 years in many capacities as a colleague, coach and mentor. Not only does he have an incredible amount of self-awareness, but he has an awareness of you, your environment and where your strengths and weaknesses lie. He is an incredible teacher in helping you identify this and supports you by creating clarity, providing a process to develop and instilling confidence to achieve. He has upskilled me in creating processes to optimise my delivery as a coach which inevitably resulted career progression and enjoyment. Through his honest feedback and reflection, I leave every conversation I have with him with clarity, energy and enthusiasm to develop towards a goal and overcome challenge. He will forever play a vital role in my development.