Coach developer | Coach | Mentor | Learning Consultant | Podcaster | Climber | Dad. Work for @BritishRowing | Board trustee @SiMBA_team | All comments my own.
Joined September 2010
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21 Nov 2019
So this happened tonight....deeply humbled to win this at the @sportscotland #COVawards tonight. Way too many people to thank but thank you to all those who have inspired me, challenged me and sustained me - my "critical friends" 😊 #neverstoplearning @alynswim #coaching
21 Nov 2019
#COVawards | Congratulations to Doug MacDonald, Coach Developer of the Year!
Doug is dedicated to developing high quality coaching practice, leading projects at both national squad and at grassroots level.
📽️ youtu.be/HW1TOcWzGLw
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Jun 12
Perfect time for this photo to resurface! 💙🏴
Hampden high …
#SALtogether
Every time see this photo (Al Devine) wonder why @EilidhDoyle didn’t suggest photoshop 🤔
Happened for real
Risk assessment? Risky 😉
@Team_Scotland @Glasgow_2026 @RealDeniseLewis @ianbeattie1 @Bobby_ThatOneMo @sweirz @EventScotNews @stride_athletic
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
May 22
Completing the squad ✅
Here are the 25 swimmers who will take to Tollcross this summer for Team Scotland, alongside the 7 Para Swimmers already announced 🏴
Who are you most excited about watching this summer for Scotland? 💙
Full story: scottishswimming.com/news/st…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Red-S gets talked about A LOT but what isn't spoken about is the period after, what comes next and balancing that.
My partner has written a brilliant article for Project Red S about her experience and it's well worth a read and share! Proud of that!
red-s.com/articles/the-part-…
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The best thing I can do for Wales is handover at a moment of genuine strength so that continued success can be built on those foundations.
I feel genuine pride and fulfilment and am excited for this final chapter of the Commonwealth Games. bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/arti…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
May 11
“I hope athletes come away feeling more confident in understanding their own bodies”
Join GB Rowing Team members Juliette Perry and Heidi Long, to discuss the management of various challenges that female athletes encounter.
Wednesday 13 May at 19:30👇
britishrowing.org/2026/05/ju…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
These are Scotland's current bloodstocks levels: We need you to come forward to give blood now.
Please contact us if you need help booking your appointment.
Call 0345 90 90 999
Visit scotblood.co.uk
Email: nss.snbtsenquiry@nhs.scot
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
For what it’s worth on #londonmarathon
I don’t think it should be a two day event! I ran yesterday and being on the same course and moment as a sub 2 is pretty special
That’s the beauty from 1:59-5 hours we are all on the same course conditions and day
It’s why it’s unique!
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Women are not small men. Quite a lot of work to do. Starts with researching what equipment/spec would suit women. A few examples - the size of a rugby match ball and a football goal.
Apr 21
Women or girls are up to twice as likely to suffer concussion as their male counterparts when playing the same sports under the same rules, various studies show. They also tend to have more symptoms and take longer to recover.
Much of what is known about concussion comes from male-dominated research. Some 80 per cent of participants in key concussion studies are male, and 40 per cent of studies exclude women, while only 1 per cent of research focuses exclusively on female athletes, according to a review of studies published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
irishtimes.com/health/your-f…
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Proud brother 💙
Enjoy retirement, @jamie_murray
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If you're one of the 40% of Scotland's donors who have type O and it's been twelve weeks since you last donated we'd love to see you. If you've never given blood before there is no better time to book than now. Call 0345 90 90 999 or book online scotblood.co.uk
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
PLEASE SHARE:
Our O Group blood stocks are lower than we'd like and are expected to drop further this week.
Can you help by making an extra special effort to give blood in the coming days? We have lots of availability at our donors centres.
Please book today. ❤
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Easter 26 Bloodstocks Update:
All blood groups are needed, with Group O, Group AB- and Group B- in particular demand from hospitals.
We have plenty of appointments available - especially in our donor centres.
Thank you to all donors coming forward at this important time. ❤️
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RT @ewencameronruns: Long day, and an emotional one. Seeing this fella now, from the wee pup we took in 15 months ago, to see his progress…
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Mar 26
Looking for a grant to support your club? 🚣♂️
There are several capital grant opportunities currently available to clubs to support equipment purchases, facility refurbishments, and wider community activities.
Find the best grant for your club👇
britishrowing.org/2026/03/ne…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Mar 24
Find out about our new Coaching Qualifications👇
We have plenty of opportunities available to help you develop your coaching practice, no matter the level 🚣
Get started on your coaching journey and book onto the Assistant Coach Training today ⬇️
britishrowing.org/knowledge/…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Yesterday we issued a full day's worth of O Negative blood to help patients in Scotland.
Our B Positives stocks are also lower than we would like.
Could you help by booking an appointment to give blood?
Call 0345 90 90 999 or visit scotblood.co.uk
Thank you ❤️
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Please share: Scotland needs YOU to bolster the squad! Sign up to give blood at scotblood.co.uk
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Feb 25
"I was just trying to do one of the world's best PhDs. That was my goal."
Donna Strickland tells us about her life story and her road to a Nobel Prize in her biography: bit.ly/36Ey8dR
#NobelPrize #WomeninScience
ALT Donna Strickland
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
Feb 20
Expressions of interest for the Changing Lives Together Fund are closing soon!
The grant is open to any organisation, partnership, club, individual or group who is working to create an inclusive and welcoming sport for all.
Find out more information👇
britishrowing.org/changing-l…
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Doug MacDonald retweeted
PLEASE SHARE: Are you O-? Are you able to give blood in the next 7 days? Stocks are lower than we'd like, and due to fall. There are lots of spaces at our donor centres and local sessions.
Call us on 0345 90 90 999 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) or book in online at scotblood.co.uk
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