GIS Staff
Colin Gallacher
Position : Performance Lifestyle Advisor
Qualifications :
- BA English
- DipEd Stirling Uni
- M.Ed University of Aberdeen
- Various National Guidance qualifications from Moray House, (Edinbrugh) and Jordanhill (Glasgow)
- Child Protection on Line Trainer (CEOP)
- Various other education related training qualifications including First Aid
Coaching Achievments :
- Ellon Men's Hockey Club - 4 National League Titles, 1997 - 2001
- North District Boys Hockey Coach (U12, U14 & U16), 1998 - 2000
- Ellon Academy Hockey - RAF Schools U18 Cup, 2005
- Started and coached first Aberdeenshire Hockey Development Squads, 2000 - 2003
Athletic Achievments :
- Scottish Schoolboys Hockey, 1971
- Scottish Universities Hockey, 1973
- Scottish O-55s in Home Internationals, 2008
- Selected for Scottish O-60s Squad, 2010
- President of Stirling University Sports Union, 1973
Career Details :
- 1975 - 78: Teacher of English, Graeme High School, Falkirk
- 1978 - 83: Assistant Principal Teacher of Guidance, Linlithgow Academy
- 1983 - 1988: Principal Teacher of Guidance, Dyce Academy
- 1988 - Present: Principal Teacher of Guidance, Ellon Academy with spells of Acting Assistant Head Teacher
- 1999 - 2005: ACE Advisor, UK Sport / Scottish Institute of Sport
- 2005 - Present: Performance Lifestyle Advisor, Scottish Institute of Sport
Career Highlights :
- Watching youngsters achieve success in their chosen field, either academic, sporting or simply in life.
- Attending the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
- Gaining the various work positions through the years
- Working with so many talented youngsters and being in awe of the tremendous dedication shown by GIS & SIS athletes and support staff.
Teams Coached :
- Stirling University Mens & Womens Hockey Team, 1972 - 1975
- Graeme High Hockey Club, started the club in 1976
- Waverly Hockey Club, 1978 - 80
- Ellon Gordon Mens Hockey Club, started the club in 1989
- Ellon Ladies Hockey Club, 1989 - 2000
- Ellon Academy Hockey Club (U16 & U18)
- North District Boys Hockey Club, 1998 - 2000
Further Information :
- Married to Jenny
- Two sons, Colin and Neil, currently living and working in England
- Lifelong Hearts supporter, who still fervently believes we will win the League one day...