Coaching
The technical development and preparation of all GIS athletes is the responsibility of a number of GIS part-time, National Governing Body and volunteer coaches.
Coaching sessions are often delivered on a one-to-one basis or in a small group situation. This enables the coach to give the athlete specific individual attention if and when required. Each coach is able to make use of relevant coaching technology through the Institute Network or the National Governing Body to enhance the coaching process.
All coaches involved with Area Institute of Sport Athletes are expected to develop an individualised athlete annual plan that maps out the training demands and competitions targets for the year or season. These plans are used as the template for the setting up of the services required to meet the athlete’s needs.
The current coaches involved with GIS athletes are:
| Sport | Coach | Athlete | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Alan Wales | ||
| Boxing | Darren Traynor | ||
| Canoeing | Edward Kay | ||
| Curling | Tom Pendreigh | David Edwards
Linsey Spence |
GIS Part-time |
| Cycling | Peter Ettles | ||
| Golf | Neil Marr |
Scott Fraser |
Scottish Golf Union/GIS Part-time |
| Gymnastics | Amy Barbour |
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| Hockey | Murray Carnie | Leigh Fawcett |
GIS Part-time |
| Judo | Dale Findlay | ||
| Modern Pentathlon | Terry Cullen | Freyja Prentice | Volunteer |
| Rugby | Colin Robertson | Steven Aitken |
Scottish Rugby Union |
| Scottish Disability Sport | Eddie McKenna | Neil Fachie | Volunteer |
| Kenny Herriot | |||
| Shooting | Emma Cole-Hamilton Kay Copeland Catriona McGregor Sophie Redford Nicola Sammels |
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| Squash | Gerry Towler | Lindsay Ackers Lisa Aitken Sam Allan Rosie Allan Mhairi Charlton |
Scottish Squash |
| Paul Frank | Greg McArthur Graham Melvin Lyall Paterson |
Scottish Squash | |
| Swimming | Eileen Adams | Chris Chasser |
Aberdeen City Council (COAST) |
| Tennis | Kris Soutar | Joanna Henderson | Cults Tennis Club |