Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
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Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
Imaging in Football and how increased access can support growth of the women's game
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Imaging in Football and how increased access can support growth of the women's game
Eddie Craghill
Dr Eddie Craghill is a GP with a special interest in sports medicine. Alongside his NHS GP partnership, he is a Performance Support Medical Officer at Professional Game Match Officials Limited and Medical Director at Cragford Medical. Eddie was previously the Women’s Team Doctor at Manchester United and Lead Academy Doctor at Burnley FC. He studied medicine at the University of Liverpool before completing his GP training, and then undertaking a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Bath. Eddie has a post-graduate certificate in Medical Ultrasound.
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Des is Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing at the University of Galway in Ireland, where he leads the strategic development and management of the university’s sports programs and facilities. Prior to joining the University, he spent nine years as Head of Sports Medicine and Sports Development at the Arsenal Football Club Academy. Prior to that, he was Head of Strength and Conditioning at Connacht Rugby and Fitness Education Manager at the Irish Rugby Football Union. Des also worked as a consultant for World Rugby, Brentford FC Academy, and the National Cricket Academy in India.
