Bryan McKinney

Background

I have been coaching now for 7 years mainly in Ireland and the UK, but I have worked remotely and still work remotely with athletes across Europe, Australia and the USA. I was an aspiring professional athlete late to the game at 24 but that didn’t put me off. I worked my way up with the aid of a coach from A4 (beginner) to a A1 rider in Ireland. I was 2nd in the Northern Ireland 25mile and 100mile TT Championships in 2014 with other notable race results in category one races. 

Unfortunately, I was hampered by injury, and eventually, a numb left leg put me off the bike in 2015, which is when I decided to pursue coaching as a profession. I learnt extensively from my coach at the time and when I had the time while working for ChainReaction Cycles I would read endlessly everything I could get about endurance and performance from all different sports. I also wanted to understand what had led me to injury and wanted to make sure that I had the skills to not only help people train well but keep them on the bike in good health so that they could perform for a long time.

I started working for myself 7 years ago coaching people for free to help raise my profile and since then I am still working with some of the riders I took on at the very start. Both of these guys are on teams and performing at the top of the sport in World Cup XC or at The Tour D’Lavenir. 

I get a kick out of working with anyone that wants to achieve the best of their ability and push the limits of what they thought was possible. I do this through consistent communication, science back training, and coach intuition. 

Coaching Philosophy

Everything I do with an individual is to transform their lives and bring them closer to their goals through a high-performance methodology. The first pillar of performance that is fundamental when working with anyone and what I base my whole coaching philosophy on is “Health!”. 

This is the most important aspect I have found in 7 years of coaching and we need to aim for this to be in order before we can move on and improve all the aspects of high performance. Its important to me that the athlete is in a great state of mental and physical health before embarking on a training plan so that we can get the best out of each other. Commitment and consistency will then come easily and the plan and process will take off and grow as we get to know each other and the ins and outs of their body.

I use intuition, science-backed training principles, and world-class data analysis to ensure that you are getting the best training stimulus based on the type of individual you are. 

I'm a passionate and dedicated coach who loves to help others to push their boundaries. I have over seven years of experience in coaching, with a focus on health, fitness, and nutrition.

Let’s go get them!

Notable achievements

• Coached Junior Rider to World Championships 17th in ITT
• Multiple Regional & National Championship medals across Road, TT, XC and CX.
• Female XC National Champion U23
• Male XC, CX, RR National Champion U16, Junior, U23, Senior 2nd place.
• Winner Ras Mumhan 2017, 2nd Place Ras Mumhan and first junior 2022
• Notable improvements across all clients of varying ages and goals from road to ironman.
• PB’s in Marathon for multiple new runners, Personal best in all distances of triathlon.

I might have to have a go at this Ironman game, it seems a lot easier to coach than actually compete!

Athlete Testimonials

“Top quality coach that has great knowledge of the sport. One word to describe Bryan 'LEGEND’”

Gareth O’Neill

“I joined next level coaching around January time. Bryan has a wealth of knowledge regarding coaching!!!! He’s always in contact to answer your questions and support you. I can honestly say in my first race I felt stronger and more comfortable. Being in a group chat helps motivate me and the others too. So glad I decided to give it ago, Bryan is a talented guy.”

Jennifer Holmes

“I have been with Bryan since I was 14 yrs old, he has been there for me through thick and thin always pushing and supporting me to be the best I can be. I am currently on Trinity Racing Team and just recovered from 2 broken arms from a crash in Europe. I won my second race back and 2nd in the next one, I couldn’t believe how Bryan kept me fit when the doctors said my season was over. Now I am training for the FBD Ras in Ireland. If you want a dedicated coach then Bryan is your man!”

Kevin McCambridge (Trinity Racing)

“I met Bryan when working for ChainReaction Cycle back in 2012, we have worked with each other ever since on and off when I am competing for a major event. This year we are training for the Commonwealth Games XC which is going well. 

Bryan has coached me to 2nd place in the Senior Men’s Road Race Championship, 2nd, and 1st in the CX Championship, and also to race the Ras and Tour of Britain. He is a great combination of numbers and empathy, ensuring that you have what you need to complete the training whether that be physical, mental or nutritional he has an expanse of knowledge.”

Christopher Dawson (Team Spectra Wiggle)