Ryan Coonan
Accredited Exercise Scientist
ESSA-Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)
About Ryan
Ryan is an Accredited Exercise Scientist who specialises in strength coaching, performance testing and injury rehabilitation. He works with young athletes and everyday movers alike — using objective assessment to build durable strength, screen for injury risk, and rebuild confidence in movement after a setback. Ryan's coaching is person-centred: he starts by understanding the person and their goals, then measures progress so you can see it, not just feel it. Ryan also leads Fortify's Young Athlete Development / youth strength & conditioning service.
Areas of Focus
- Youth athlete movement development
- Performance assessments & testing
- Injury prevention screening
- Pre-season conditioning
- Post-surgery rehabilitation
- Strength and conditioning
- Movement quality assessment
- Confidence rebuilding in movement
Ryan's Approach
Person-centred and coaching-led — first understand you, assess where you're really at, then build a plan around your goals, readiness and confidence, progressing one step at a time.