Attending the CEV Coaches Convention in Croatia was an unforgettable experience and a real privilege. Over the course of the event, I had the chance to learn from three incredible speakers — each a bright light in their own right. What stood out most was how openly and passionately they spoke about their journeys as both players and coaches.
The CEV Coaches Convention was an outstanding event! Both the theoretical and practical sessions were invaluable and I learned so much from each of the expert speakers and their varying philosophies.
Attending the recent CEV Coaching Conference in Croatia was an incredibly valuable experience, and it more than met my expectations. Although I have played volleyball for nearly twenty years, I have only been coaching for the past two. This meant I arrived feeling quite nervous, but I quickly found that the environment was supportive and inspiring.
Scottish Volleyball was proudly represented at the recent FIVB Level 2 Coaching Course in Limerick, Ireland, where four coaches from Scotland took part in an intensive week of learning and development under the guidance of world-class tutors.
Scottish Volleyball is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025–26 programme of Development Coach Award courses for both Indoor and Beach Volleyball. With a range of dates confirmed across Scotland and financial support available through sportscotland and Scottish Volleyball, this season presents a valuable opportunity for new and aspiring coaches to begin their coaching journey.
Scottish Volleyball is proud to launch the Tartan Talent Beach Pathway for the 2025 season – an ambitious and inclusive programme designed to inspire and support Scotland’s next generation of beach volleyball athletes.
With five interconnected elements – Discover, Futures, Academy, League, and International Events – the pathway offers clear progression from first touches at local sessions to elite international competitions against future Olympians. Each strand plays a vital role in ensuring athletes at all levels have the opportunity to grow their game, gain exposure, and develop within a supportive national structure.
Scottish Volleyball is pleased to confirm the appointments of Seain Cook and Rachael Gunn as Scotland Beach Head Coaches, following a competitive recruitment process aimed at strengthening the national beach volleyball programme. These roles are a result of continued support from Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and their ongoing Empowerment Project to support National Teams from growing Federations.
Scottish Volleyball is excited to announce our upcoming Coaching Conference, a one-day event dedicated to professional development for Scottish Volleyball coaches. Set to take place on 29th March 2025 at the Stirling Court Hotel, this conference offers a unique opportunity to enhance your coaching skills while networking with peers and industry experts.
With only one FIVB Level III course normally delivered each year, Ally was delighted to secure a place on this year’s course. Find out about his experiences in the article.
Following a debut season which blew away all expectations, Scottish Volleyball are excited to launch the second season of the Tartan Talent Pathway.