Scottish Volleyball is delighted to announce the appointment of Lorna McAvoy as our new Community Development Officer. Lorna was selected as the successful candidate from a very competitive process and started in her new role on Monday 2nd June. Lorna takes on the role from Adam Paton who has moved on to the Performance and Coaching hub in the Logistics Operations Lead.
Lorna will carry on the strong work already being delivered in the Community Volleyball setting across Scotland. As well as working closely with Maddy Weber our Foundation Officer in growing after school activity she will support the Student Sector through our partnership with Scottish Student Sport, aim to grow our new Local Leagues reactional play outlet whilst supporting the development of new clubs and opportunities across the country.
Head of Development Blair Pettigrew “It is a pleasure to welcome Lorna to the team, I believe it’s a strong appointment and I have been very impressed with all the interactions I have had with Lorna since the interview process. Lorna brings a wealth of experience to the role from across the sporting sector, I know she is eager to get started and make positive impact to our sport. I wish all her all the success and look forward to seeing her achievements over the coming months and years”
We asked Lorna to tell us a little bit about her background and what she brings to the role: “I always say rugby was my first sport, but when I think about it, volleyball has been the one that’s quietly followed me through life. I first played it during Higher PE at school in Coatbridge, but it wasn’t until my mid-twenties, after I hung up my rugby boots, that I really got into it. A beach tournament at Portobello and some casual games in the Meadows were all it took. Before long, I was playing national league matches with Edinburgh Jets.
Since then, volleyball has found its way into every chapter of my life. I’ve coached school teams in New Zealand, joined social leagues in France and taken part in tournaments and events that brought people together in such a unique way. Some of the most important people in my life have come from the sport.
Now, stepping into the role of Community Development Officer, I feel ready to give something back. I’m bringing with me everything I’ve learned from working in education and sport across different countries and cultures. I’m here to help grow the game in Scotland, to create opportunities for more people to get involved, and to build something that lasts.
And I can’t wait to get started.”