SERVICES
COACHING, NUTRITION, SPORTS THERAPY
DEIVIDAS BARISAS
INTERNATIONAL COACH & ATHLETE
Deividas brings over 14 years of experience to the table, having competed and coached at the IPF international level. Since the Series began in 2017, he has been a pivotal figure, demonstrating his expertise and passion for the sport. Whether on the competition floor or guiding others, his dedication to excellence shines through.
DAVE RICHARDSON
FORMER ABS PRO & CLASH CHAMPION
Dave Richardson is renowned as the most successful ABS Series lifter in history. Over the past two years, he has transitioned into a coaching role, where he now mentors top lifters like Freddie Isherwood and Victoria Ilyea. In addition to his coaching, Dave is also a former IPF Commonwealth medalist bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his athletes.
DR LAWRENCE KING BSc. PHD
POWERLIFTING & OLDER ADULST SPECIALIST
Dr. King has been a dedicated member of ABS for nearly a decade, collaborating with some of the brightest young talents in Ireland.
With a PhD focused on older adults and exercise, Lawrence is about helping lifters across the country, offering both online and in-person coaching.
TRISTAN JACOBS
INJURY AND PERFROMANCE SPECIALIST
TJ has been a dedicated athlete and coach on the ABS Platform for several years.
With extensive experience in injury rehabilitation through the ABS Series, particularly in our PRO-AM Rehab program, he has successfully supported hundreds of lifters.
His diverse background includes working with athletes from Sheffield champions to ABS Belt holders, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in helping athletes reach their full potential.
RYAN McCANN
ABS NUTRITION COACH
Ryan is an international athlete and PRO-AM competitor at ABS, currently serving as the lead coach at ABS Nutrition.
With extensive experience working with both tested and PRO athletes, he brings a wealth to the table.
As one of the top lifters in the IPF in Ireland and a senior member of ABS Powerlifting, Ryan is one of the best and most reliable in the business.
JAY FARRANT
CEO & FOUNDER ABS
Welcome to ABS, where our founder and CEO, Jay Farrant, brings over 20 years of unparalleled experience in coaching elite athletes across the IPF and PRO circuits as well as building the ABS Brand.
As a former president of the IPF in Ireland and a dedicated head coach, Jay provides invaluable consultancy services, covering everything from competition organisation to brand enhancement for coaches.
With a wealth of experience gained from traveling the world with powerlifting and the UFC, Jay is here to offer mentorship and consultancy coaching tailored to your needs.