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THE FSM STORY

Stephen Kinsella - OWNER

Stephen has been in the fitness industry for over 23 years. In his time Coach Stephen has seen the trends, fads and what works to get people results. In his long career Stephen has helped to open Two commercial fitness facilities small group Training Company Two CrossFit Facilities His own Company FSM (Functional Strength Movement)

His philosophy when it comes to exercise has evolved over the past 23 years and Stephen prides himself on simplifying exercise and nutrition for his clients.
For the past11 years Stephen has developed Ireland’s leading youth strength and conditioning programme at FSM. He is the go-to coach for kids and teens in Ireland helping kids from all sports excel to the highest levels with the focus on building stronger youths through exercise and mindset coaching.

Meet the Team

David Lacey

HEAD COACH

David is passionate about health, wellness and happiness. Through his own weight loss of over 20kg gave him the experience and drive to dive headfirst into the fitness industry in 2013/14.

David is the Head Coach at FSM and also runs the New “U” Nutrition programmes

Through his journey he has been exposed to many specialties to enhance his ability to help his clients. He specialises in programming and nutrition (more specifically habit based nutrition). He is also director of programming at FSM.
 
He is qualified in personal training, gym instructor, physical therapy & sports injuries from sallynoggin college. He is also qualified in nutrition through Precision Nutrition and having studied it for a year in UCD and working with clients to help improve their nutritional habits. 
 
He is passionate about improving life – through positive lifestyle choices and good quality coaching.

Alex Knight

COACH / YOUTH HEAD COACH

Alex has been a member of FSM bray since he was 14 years old. Coming from a rugby and rowing background he was a strong teenager but still had room to improve. He has competed in multiple fitness events representing FSM Bray at the filthy 150 and Celtic c up to name a few.

He is a qualified Professional Youth Coach and in 2024 completed his degree in Sports Management and Coaching. 
Alex is the head coach of our youth programmes and will be taking the lead coaching role for the Teen Athlete Academy. 
coach shane

Shane O’Neil

COACH

Shane has been involved in coaching for almost two decades. His background originally is cross-country running and football. In recent years he has competed in rowing for Greystones, and triathlon. He always has one eye on injury prevention and treatment as a Neuromuscular Therapist and is currently studying a Diploma in Nutrition.

Abbie Costello

COACH / YOUTH COACH

Abbie started off in our kid’s programme at 10 years old. Always willing to learn new things and push herself to achieve things she didn’t think she could. Abbie has come along way over the past 9 years and is still consistently improving. At 19 Abbie is now a junior coach here at FSM and has been working with our kids, teens and Adults.

Qualified PYCC youth coach with TBXM, Qualified PT and is currently in her second year at college studying gym sport and fitness.

coach sorcha

Sorcha Brien

YOUTH COACH

Sorcha start at FSM in our kids preprogramme at 8 years of age. From the beginning she showed great ability to take instruction and put it into action. At 14 years of age Sorcha back Squatted 100kg.
Once a teen Sorcha started to help coaching the kids’ classes and in 2023 qualified as a Youth Professional Coach and is one of the youngest people to hold the qualification.

Always wanting to know and understand more, Sorcha presence on the coaching floor has grown from strength to strength.

Jan Miach Catubig

MEMBERSHIP TEAM

Miach joined the FSM team to help make what we do even better. The Head of our membership team, Miach roll is to welcome everyone to FSM and make the journey easier by supporting and guiding them towards there goals.

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