Scottish Borders Coaching Conference

Scottish Borders Coaching Conference 2011

Scottish Borders Council is delighted to announce the 3rd Borders Coaching Conference will take place at Borders College, Galashiels on Sunday 20th March 2011.  The  keynote speakers for the day are Olympic Swimming Gold medallist Duncan Goodhew & European Gold medallist Brian Whittle. 

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Scottish Borders Coaching Conference 2010

The second Scottish Borders Coaching Conference took place on Sunday, 14 March at Heriot Watt University and surrounding facilities in Galashiels and attracted over 120 local sports coaches from all over the Borders.

Keynote speakers included Watt Nicoll, one of the world’s top motivational speakers who has worked with the likes of David Beckham and Wayne Rooney and Tosh Farrell, one of the best youth coaches in the country from Everton Football Club.
 
Delegates were treated to two inspirational talks from the two keynote speakers who gave highly enthusiastic performances about the importance of motivation and communication with athletes and youngsters. 

They then enjoyed an afternoon of lectures and workshops led by top international figures in football, tennis, athletics, swimming, cycling and cricket.

Scottish Borders Council’s Coaching Network Development Officer Andy Lawrie organised the event and was delighted with the response: “The conference was a great success and the support from the local coaches was again overwhelming. The event is now an integral part of the coaches continued professional development. The calibre of the guest coaches and the information they pass on will hopefully inspire the local coaches to develop and continue the great work they're already doing at their local clubs."

Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Community Learning Councillor Graham Garvie added: “I am delighted that this conference was once again a huge success.  It is a fantastic event which I was very pleased to attend again and which covers a wide variety of sports across the Borders to learn from the very best in the country. The Borders is leading the way when it comes to coach development and this conference in testament to that. With our new coach scholarship scheme combined with our inspirational athlete support programme, sport will continue to thrive in the Borders and I am sure other areas will follow in our footsteps.”

Photo: Guest Coaches at this year’s Coaching Conference (L to R) Steven Knox, Steve Paige (both Scottish Cricket), David Winton (Scottish cycling), Stuart McFarlane (Guest MC from Radio Borders), Andy Lawrie (Coaching Network Development Officer for the Borders), Ian Woodcraft (Lawn Tennis Association), Tosh Farrell (Everton FC), Russ Burber (Sheffield Swimming).

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