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Building the Future of Beach Volleyball in Scotland: Tartan Talent Pathway Returns for 2025 

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.

Small Countries Championships to Award World Ranking Points

Scottish Volleyball welcomes a significant update to the global volleyball calendar that directly benefits our national teams. For the first time, the CEV Small Countries Association (SCA) Championships will officially award FIVB World Ranking Points, following an important decision by the FIVB Board.

New Scotland Beach Head Coaches for Scottish Volleyball

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.

New Performance and Coaching Hub at Scottish Volleyball

Scottish Volleyball are excited to announce a new structure for Performance and Coaching within the office. Thanks to continued and expanded support from sportscotland and Fédération International de Volleyball (FIVB), Scottish Volleyball will have two full-time permanent staff working with National Teams and on our Coach Education as well as a part-time Beach Volleyball coach.