UK Sport has named Boccia UK Performance Coach and SDS Board Member Claire Morrison on their female coaches leadership programme.
The programme seeks to increase female representation in Olympic and Paralympic sport with an objective of doubling representation in high performance sport by the Paris 2024 games.
Claire has been named alongside 7 other coaches to lead a 6-month programme for the most promising coaches, offering key support, development and observation opportunities. The programme will focus on three key areas fundamental to coaching development journey – leadership, environment and transition.
Having been a key part of SDS throughout the years, Claire joined us as a National Development Officer following a work placement with sportscotland. Despite leaving in 2013 to join Boccia UK, she soon became a Board Member, a post she remains in to this day.
Speaking of her new role, she said:
“It is great that UK Sport have not only recognised that there is an imbalance here but that they have committed to promoting change. I have always been lucky to be inspired, guided and supported by women in leadership roles. Having a visibility of female coaches in performance coaching roles will hopeful help people realise what is possible and inspire them to go on that journey.”
Everyone at SDS congratulates Claire on being recognised in this manner and we look forward to seeing the impact her expertise and passion for coaching have on these young coaches.