“Supporting you to

Explore, Believe and Thrive”

Coaching For Life

Supporting you to Explore, Believe and thrive through Self Development Coaching.

Coaching For Performance

Supporting you to Explore, Believe and Thrive in Sport, in your Career and in Life.

Work with me

Welcome to MGD Coaching.

I am a fully certified Life Coach, having graduated from the highly respected Irish Lifecoach Institute earlier this year.

I have worked as a primary school teacher for the last fifteen years and have vast experience in sports coaching and education.

My greatest passion in my role as both a teacher and sports coach has been CONNECTING with people of all ages from all backgrounds/walks of life, SUPPORTING them to feel CARED FOR and VALUED.

I feel privileged in my role as a Life Coach to do just that whilst creating a safe, trusting and supportive environment where clients can explore their goals, believe in themselves and thrive in life!

For an informal chat on how we can partner together to achieve your goals please email michaelgerard@mgd-coaching.com

Alternatively please complete the contact form via the button below to schedule a FREE 15-minute CHEMISTRY CALL to chat through how I can help you discover your best self.

What some of my clients say

What some of my clients say

  • Improving Performance

    I’m incredibly happy to have reached out to undergo performance coaching with MGD. From the very first chat, I knew I was in the hands of an individual with an unwavering passion for optimising sporting performance. Michael's coaching style is exceptional, and having playing experience himself, knows all too well the successes and challenges which comes with it. His specific and very unique approach has enabled me to specifically highlight areas for improvement in my game to elevate future performances.

    I have now acquired invaluable queues and techniques to aid and enhance performance levels under pressure. Michael's coaching technique has not only helped to aid on-field performance, but also instilled a deep sense of self-belief and confidence which can be utilised in any walk of life! Thanks a million, Michael. Ive appreciated every second of it. I am now better equipped to face any challenge that comes my way.

    Conleth, Derry

  • Developing a focussed mindset

    “I started MGD coaching with the aim of improving performance and becoming more disciplined in my football training. Michael has helped me focus more effectively on my training schedules and how to develop and improve the skills that will help me when game day arrives. We set up processes and mechanisms that have helped me deal with different problems that may arise throughout the season . I can honestly say that Michael has helped me to improve my performance and I look forward to the results that come from working together in the future. Thank you for everything so far.”

    Ruairi from Co Armagh

  • Life Guidance

    I'd just like to say as a psychotherapist myself it was strange territory for me to venture into and I kinda had a negative attitude towards coaching. But you made it so easy for me to jump in and get involved. Your gentle, kind and caring manner facilitated that and I am so grateful for that. You popped into my world at a very difficult time and in just a few sessions had me not only looking at my procrastination and self worth but actually doing something about it. I'm happy to say I've ticked several things off my to do list and am forever grateful for your guidance and support.

    Trish x