Dave Carolan is a senior football performance science professional working at the intersection of sport science, data, technology, and decision-making in elite football & sport. With extensive experience (30+yrs) supporting technical, sporting, medical, and performance leaders, his work is focused on helping clubs make clearer, faster, and more evidence-based decisions in increasingly complex environments.
Dave’s background spans physical performance, performance analysis, health and wellness, data strategy, technology and innovation. He has advised across the full performance ecosystem — from recruitment and squad planning, athlete preparation & development & load management, to Rehab, return-to-play, and competitive advantage through opponent and game intelligence. A consistent theme in his work is translating complex information into practical insight that decision-makers can trust and act upon.
He is the founder of Quartic Performance, an advisory service built on four pillars: Insight, Innovation, Intelligence, and Impact. The advisory operates as a trusted “critical friend” to sporting directors and senior leaders, helping them evaluate technologies, performance systems, SaaS platforms, and people – not as a vendor or traditional consultant, but as an independent, domain-literate advisor. This includes pressure-testing performance questions, aligning departments, and ensuring that data and technology meaningfully support football outcomes rather than creating noise.
Known for his clear thinking, structured approach, and ability to bridge football language with technical expertise, Dave’s work is grounded in realism, credibility, and impact. His focus is not on trends for their own sake, but on building robust systems that improve performance, reduce risk, and enhance long-term sporting success.
