One athlete  ·  12 weeks fully funded  ·  Applications close 22 August
The 2026 Performance Scholarship

If you're prepared to do the work, I'm prepared to back you every step of the way.

I truly believe the right coaching can help you get the most out of your training and become the athlete you're capable of becoming.

Starting this year, every August I'm going to fully fund 12 weeks of my VIP 1 to 1 Coaching for one athlete who's ready to commit.

If you think you've got what I'm looking for, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply for the Scholarship Applications close on 22 August
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Two minutes from me

Here's the scholarship in my own words. Why I'm doing it, who it's for, and what I'll expect from you.

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Is this for you?

If you're nodding your head, you're exactly the type of athlete I'd like to hear from.

The coaching

What it's like to work with me

This isn't just about giving you another training programme.

My job is to give you the structure, guidance and support to get the most out of yourself.

For 12 weeks we'll work together to build a plan around your goals, your lifestyle and your training.

You'll have direct access to me throughout the process, regular coaching feedback and a programme that evolves as you do.

My job isn't just to help you perform better over the next 12 weeks.

It's to help you leave with a better understanding of your training, your recovery and what works best for you so you can keep progressing long after the scholarship has finished.

Whether you continue coaching with me afterwards or not, my aim is simple.

I want you to leave better than you came in.

How we work together

What I ask from you

If I'm going to back you every step of the way, I need something from you too.

I don't expect perfection.

I do expect honesty.

Give me feedback.

Ask questions.

Tell me what's working and what isn't.

Trust the process.

Do the work.

The more openly we communicate, the better I can coach you.

Great coaching isn't something I do to you.

It's something we build together.

What you get

What's included

If you're selected as the 2026 Ryan Gibney Performance Scholar you'll receive my full VIP 1 to 1 Coaching package for 12 weeks, fully funded by me.

01A fully bespoke programme.
02Direct WhatsApp coaching and support.
03Regular coaching reviews.
04Programme adjustments.
05Technical feedback.
06Coaching calls when needed.
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Applying

How it works

Applying will only take a couple of minutes.

No sales call bullshit.

Just tell me a little about yourself, your training and why this opportunity matters to you.

Once you've applied you'll be added to my coaching email list where I'll share coaching insights, practical training tips and scholarship updates while applications are open.

I'll personally read every application.

Who I want to hear from

What I'm looking for

I'm not looking for elite athletes or perfection.

I'm looking for someone with the right attitude, drive and work ethic to become the athlete they're capable of becoming.

Someone who's coachable.

Prepared to ask questions.

Prepared to trust the process.

Prepared to do the work.

Either way

Whether you're selected or not

There'll only be one Performance Scholar.

Even if you're not selected, I want you to leave this process a better athlete than when you applied.

That means you'll still receive coaching insights, practical advice and a clear next step to help you keep moving forward.

Because that's what good coaching should do.

The reason

Why this scholarship exists

I didn't create this scholarship because I needed a clever marketing tactic.

I created it because I truly believe your financial situation shouldn't be the biggest thing holding back your development.

Over the last 25 plus years some of the best coaches in the world gave me their time, shared their knowledge and helped me become a better coach.

Don't get me wrong.

I had to earn those opportunities.

Nobody handed me anything.

Starting this year, every August I want to pay that forward.

I'll fully fund 12 weeks of my VIP 1 to 1 Coaching for one athlete who's prepared to do the work.

If this scholarship achieves one thing, I hope it's that one athlete gets an opportunity they might not otherwise have had.

What happens next

Timeline

Before you apply

Questions

Who can apply?
Any athlete over 18 who's looking for coaching rather than just another programme.
You don't need to compete at a high level.
I'm looking for people with the right attitude, who'll ask questions, communicate honestly and are prepared to do the work.
Do I have to pay?
No. Nothing. The 12 weeks are fully funded by me. There's no catch, no upsell and no obligation to buy anything at the end of it.
Is it online?
Yes. Everything runs through the training app and WhatsApp, with coaching calls when we need them. You train in your own gym on your own schedule.
Can I apply from outside the UK?
Yes. The coaching is online so it doesn't matter where you're based. We'll work around the time difference.
How long is the coaching?
12 weeks, starting the week commencing 31 August. If that start date is a problem, tell me on your application. There's some flexibility.
How is the scholar selected?
I read every application myself.
I'm not looking for the fastest or strongest athlete.
I'm looking for someone who's ready to commit, communicate, ask questions and do the work.
What happens if I'm not selected?
You'll hear from me either way, and you'll stay on my coaching email list where I share the same thinking I use with my athletes. You'll also get a clear next step so you can keep moving forward.
What happens after the 12 weeks?
That's up to you. You can carry on with me if you want to, or take what you've learned and run with it. Either way you'll leave understanding your training better than when you started. That's the point.
The 2026 Performance Scholarship

Ready to apply?

If you've read this far there's a good chance you're exactly the sort of athlete I'm looking for.

Applying will only take a couple of minutes.

No sales call bullshit.

Just tell me a little about yourself and why you'd like to be considered.

I'd love to hear from you.

How often you train, what a normal week looks like, and where you feel stuck.

Say it in your own words. I'd rather have honest than polished.

Applications close on 22 August