As it is Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June), SDS would like to celebrate and recognise the dedicated and committed volunteers who work tirelessly to make Disability Sport in Scotland happen.
Today we would like to applaud the efforts of Greig Taylor the Head Coach of Scottish National Team for CP Football, who are travelling to Barcelona tomorrow to compete in the International Trophy CP Football.
Greig has played an instrumental part in Scotland’s CP Football Team resurgence and throughout his efforts has ensured the Scotland CP Football Team is in a healthy position. For 12 years he started as assistant coach, traveled to Brazil for the World Championships in 2008, finishing 6th, he also fulfilled the post of assistant manager when Scotland hosted the European Championships in Glasgow in 2010, finishing 3rd.. Following a spell coaching football in China, he returned to take the role of Head Coach for the team in 2016. The Barcelona competition will be his first foray into international competition.
On top of his coaching duties, he has made a considerable impact in identifying funding and support to facilitate the team travelling to Barcelona. Support has been forthcoming from the Scottish FA, NorDan UK Limited, The Blue Eyes Sporting Foundation and Fresh Interior Solutions. Fundraising by Queen Margaret University and Crowdfunding has supported the team.
Greig has delivered talks and presentations to promote CP Football and continually networking and scouting to identify new players who could benefit from this exciting format of football.
Without his dedication, commitment and enthusiasm, CP Football in Scotland would not be progressing in such a positive manner.
If you would like any further information in relation to CP Football in Scotland please contact Scottish Disability Sport on 0131 317 1130