About ACPerformance
Built from playing, studying, coaching, and recovering.
ACPerformance is run by Alex Cochrane — a coach with a background in team sports, professional Strength & Conditioning, and Sports Physiotherapy, now working with individual athletes across a range of sports.
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My story
I grew up playing team sports, with rugby always at the centre. That competitive background taught me early on how much preparation, resilience, and smart training matter — and how frustrating it is when injury gets in the way.
After leaving school I studied Strength & Conditioning at degree level, then built my coaching experience in a school athletic development setting before moving into one-to-one personal training. I wanted to understand how to coach real people with real lives, not just athletes in a fully resourced environment.
I went on to work with Premiership rugby clubs, delivering Strength & Conditioning and supporting athletes through ACL rehabilitation. Those environments demanded precision, clear communication, and the ability to bridge the gap between rehab and high performance.
Alongside that work I recently completed a Master's in Sports Physiotherapy and a full-distance Ironman. Both experiences reinforced the same principle: progress comes from consistent, individualised work that respects where your body is today while building towards where you want to be.
Today I work with individual athletes across different sports — football, golf, rugby, triathlon — helping them recover from injury, build strength, and perform at their best.
Alongside that, I coach general population clients who want to move well, feel strong, and stay injury-free for the long term. Whether the goal is longevity, fitness, or simply keeping up with life without pain, the same principles apply: smart training, consistent habits, and a plan that fits the person, not just the sport.
The journey so far
What shapes the coaching
Team sport roots
A background in team sports, predominantly rugby, gave me an early understanding of what it takes to prepare for competition and recover from setbacks.
Academic grounding
I studied Strength & Conditioning at degree level before recently completing a Master's in Sports Physiotherapy, blending performance science with rehab expertise.
Professional S&C
I worked in school athletic development, moved into one-to-one personal training, and spent time with Premiership rugby clubs delivering Strength & Conditioning and ACL rehabilitation.
Endurance mindset
Recently completing a full-distance Ironman reinforced my belief that consistent, patient progress beats shortcuts — whether you're returning from injury or chasing a PB.
Longevity for every body
From general population clients to competitive athletes, the goal is the same: build resilient movement habits, stay injury-free, and keep performing at any age or stage.
Ready to work together?
Whether you're returning from injury, training for a season, or preparing for an event, let's talk about how ACPerformance can help.
