BellTime Magazine Autumn 2017 BellTime 8-3 | Page 36

> > NEXT GENERATION Hannah’s passion for sport began at a young age, when she started playing basketball for Holy Faith Secondary school in Clontarf. During secondary school she won numerous All- Irelands and played on both Dublin and National Teams. When she was 18, Hannah was awarded a scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado, playing Division 1 NCAA basketball. Here she got the chance to excel and extend her love of basketball and obtained a BA (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science. She also attained a separate degree in nutrition. After graduation, Hannah worked at an elite sports specific training facility. The focus was to transform young adults into top athletes. During this time she qualified as a Personal Trainer, and worked with some of the best athletes in Colorado as well as aspiring candidates for the NFL and NBA. Hannah returned home in 2015 hoping to use the training and knowledge she learned in the United States. She worked in the Wellbeing sector of the corporate world but left to pursue her dream to help young people to be their best. This is when Next Generation Health was born. Hannah’s mission for Next Generation Health is to create a healthier next generation in Ireland. She wants to raise the bar in adolescents’ health and performance and enable teenagers to fulfill their potential. Next Generation Health is aimed towards young adults and adolescents. A health and performance company, striving to achieve the healthiest generation Ireland has seen, both mentally and physically. We have six core services: Nutritional Education 1:1 Consultations on healthy weight management, personalised nutrition plans, lifestyle coaching, meal plans, exercise programmes and guidelines that are bespoke to you and your lifestyle. Sports Nutrition This service is for any type of athlete at any level who wants to get the best from themselves and to play at the best of their ability from being fueled specifically for their goals. We also focus on the mental preparation for training and games. Junior Certificate Programme We have devised a course to help all Schools start their new wellbeing journey. Our programme consists of 10 36 modules. Each module is 3 class periods long. These hours are counted towards the 300 hours that all students must obtain as part of the new Junior Cert programme. Family Nutrition Family consultations, family shopping, easy meal plans, food shopping guidelines, living healthy as a family and working out as a family. Sports Scholarship Do you have an interest in competing overseas? Have you already received a scholarship and are unsure of what to expect or how to prepare yourself both physically and mentally? We will help you get ready and be fully prepared before you leave. Club and School Programmes This service is for any club and school (4th- 6th years). It focuses on how to fuel your life correctly and how to be fueled correctly for exams and for sport. It deals with teenage wellbeing, mental wellbeing, exercise programmes and how to live a healthy and balanced life.