Scottish Disability Sport (SDS) would like to congratulate Neal Herbert, East of Scotland Regional Manager on his recent appointment as Regional Manager for Scottish Sports Futures.
We are very sad to see Neal leave SDS but wish him well in his new role. Throughout the last five years, Neal has been influential in the development of disability sport at a strategic and operational level across the East of Scotland.
For parents, athletes and local partners across health, education, sport and the third sector he is known as the friendly approachable face of SDS who will always deliver in the best interests of participants and athletes with disabilities.
The support he has provided to Lothian Disability Sport, Borders Disability Sport and the five local authorities to embed inclusion has been invaluable. Outwith his regional role Neal has contributed significantly to national developments including Visual Impairment Sport and the Inclusive Club Resource to name but a few.
As well as being a regional manager Neal is the Head Coach of the East of Scotland Boccia Club voluntarily and is a tutor for SDS.
We would like to thank Neal for his significant contribution to the development of disability sport as a volunteer coach, professional officer and tutor. We will miss Neal greatly but look forward to working with Neal in his new role.