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Top performance
Pursue excellence in every session, match and learning opportunity.
Our story · Our standards
More than football.
That is Tempo.
Developing better players and more confident young people through coaching, education and meaningful experiences.
The Tempo experience
One identity.
A bigger ambition.
Founded as Thomond Football Academy, we later became TFA Elite before rebranding as Tempo Football Academy in July 2025. Tempo brings our academy, education programmes, camps and tournaments together.
Our mission is to build the leading football development company in Europe, while helping each player improve and grow as a person.
The values behind T.E.M.P.O.
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Effort & relentlessness
Earn progress through consistency, resilience and a willingness to improve.
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Meaningful commitment
Show up, work hard and take responsibility for the standards of the group.
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Player-centred development
Support football ability, education, confidence and wellbeing.
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Overall growth
Prepare young people for the game and for life beyond football.
The Tempo experience
Coaching. Connection. Support.
Our staff work with players on the pitch and support their development beyond it. Meet the people delivering Tempo’s football and education programmes.
The people behind the programme.
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Tommy Heffernan
Founder & CEO. Former PE teacher. BSc Physical Education, University of Limerick; MSc Performance Coaching, Setanta.
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Tom Foody
Programme Director. Your contact for the TY football and education programme.
tom@tempo.football
+353 87 140 1569
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Derek Coughlan
Cork Head Coach. Leads the coaching team for Tempo’s Cork programme.
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Thomas McEnery
Head of Football & Tournament Operations
U.S. Soccer National C Licence · NSCAA National Diploma · BBA in Recreation & Sport Management, Waterford Institute of Technology.
The Tempo experience
Progression worth celebrating.
From League of Ireland academy football to international squads and professional opportunities, our players’ stories reflect years of work and support.
Take the next step
Find your Tempo.
Speak with the team about the right programme, assessment and next step.
In the news
Tempo in the community.
In pictures
Life at Tempo.
Real teams. Shared experiences. A love of the game.
