Macklin Performance Consultancy is a freelance Sports Consultancy based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates run by performance specialist Steve Macklin who has 24 years of experience in Development & High Performance sport. We specialize in providing performance consulting services to athletes, coaches, teams, and organizations in the UAE and abroad. Our services include endurance athlete performance analysis reviews, individual endurance training programmes for runners & triathletes including physiological testing, coach mentoring, workshops/seminars and corporate wellness.
Macklin Performance Consultancy
Why choose our consultancy
24 years of experience as coach
Steve is a performance professional working with both development and high-performance athletes/coaches throughout his 24 year career thus far.
Professional Practitioner
Steve has worked across development and high performance sport for 24 years including working for or collaborating with the following organisations/federations: Athletics Ireland, Pentathlon Ireland, Sport Ireland Institute, Qatar Athletics Federation, Aspire Academy.
High Level Experience as an Athlete
As an athlete Steve has won national medals in Irish championships in distance running and has represented Ireland at the European & World Age group triathlon championships. He is a multiple Ironman 70.3 World championships qualifier and has achieved many triathlon podiums across all distances. This athletic experience combined with coaching knowledge/experience provides a unique understanding of the demands for endurance sports.
What Clients Say
I first met Steve by chance at a triathlon training camp in Tenerife where we were roommates. I had heard of Steve through his role as National Endurance Coach. as a triathlete and runner I saw this as an opportunity to pick his brain about all things training/racing and he has been a sounding board for me ever since. Steve is a hard working professional who epitomizes the words consistent and reliable. He has helped my coaching career and has been a great sounding board on ideas from training to racing. I would highly recommend Steve not only as a person but as a great coach and performance consultant.
Bernard McCullagh
BMC Tri Coaching
Steve began coaching me and several other athletes in 2015 and created a culture of excellence within our group, with the high standards he set for us as competitors and himself as a coach. His devotion to his athletes and his endless knowledge on physiology, mental performance, lifestyle balance and periodization mean that Steve is the complete professional. He strikes the perfect balance of peace of mind knowing that you're training hard but also knowing that you are never being pushed over the edge.
Darragh McElhinney
Professional Endurance Athlete with Adidas
Steve and I began working together before my 2nd Olympics in Rio where I finished 6th. I was an athlete that did not respond well to conventional endurance training methods and he was able to tailor a programme to suit my individual profile. Steve could see past the traditional endurance training methods and tailor a unique approach which turner me into a world class athlete. A master at managing training loads in synergy, he built me into a robust and powerful athlete, qualifying for my 3rd Olympic Games in Tokyo and winning multiple medals along the way. I am still in love with training/competing and uninjured 12 years after I started and I credit this to Steve.
Natalya Coyle
3 Time Olympian Modern Pentathlon
People often describe athletes as a "once in a lifetime talent" but what if they all come from the same club? In Ireland, the common denominator was Steve. Some coaches will cut corners to make you fast in a month while others will transform you into a world contender in 4 years. Steve is the later, he has a unique ability to nurture an ordinary athlete into a "once in a lifetime talent" .... over and over again. he started coaching me in 2015 when I was ranked 26th in the world. Under his guidance I reached no 2 in the world rankings, 8th place finish at the Rio Olympics in 2016, became a multiple World medalist and a European Champion.
Arthur Lanigan O Keeffe
3 Time Olympian Modern Pentathlon
The Macklin Performance Consultancy in United Arab Emirates has been a pleasure to work with. They were knowledgeable and helpful in all aspects of performance optimization. They quickly understood our needs and were able to provide clear and actionable advice. Highly recommended!
David S.
Private UAE Client
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Whether its support with Coach Mentoring, Endurance Coaching, Corporate Wellness, a Performance Analysis Deep Dive or Workshops/Webinars, the Macklin Performance Consultancy can provide you with expert support to improve your performance.