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Stephen Macdonald @StephenMacCoach

Christian in sport, lecturer in sport coaching, coach, mentor and coach developer. Member @StirUni, @SPHEREStir. Own views

Joined June 2014
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Very excited to be hosting such a high profile event here at @StirUni a lot of hard work ahead for our @Stir_AcadSport organising team… #CRiC2026
Cluster for Research into Coaching (CRiC)@CRiC_SCR
21 Oct 2025
📍Marvellous to see all the interest around our 8th International Coaching Conference at the stunning @StirlingCampus! 📢Call for abstracts is coming very soon! 🔗See linkedin.com/posts/cluster-f… #sporteducation #sportdevelopement #coaching
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Excited to announce that bookings are now OPEN for our Coaching Symposium this coming November. @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport with @sportscotland Opening keynote on Practice Design, workshops exploring sport coaching, discussions. stir.ac.uk/ad1
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Delighted to have confirmation that Prof Keith Davids will be starting the @StirUni with @sportscotland 2025 Coaching Symposium with a keynote and discussion on practice design. For all coaches. Free to attend. Register your place NOW CoachingSymposium.stir.ac.uk
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Delighted to announce that registration is now OPEN for our 2025 Coaching Symposium @Stir_AcadSport, @StirUni, delivered in partnership with @sportscotland. To help us with planning the event, please register your place now via CoachingSymposium.stir.ac.uk
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I am delighted to announce that @sportscotland and @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport will host the Coaching Symposium (#StirCoachSymp) aiming to promote dialogue, challenge thinking, and support coaches. Information and booking details to follow in June. Save the date and share this post.
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Summary of delegate feedback from ⁦@StirUni⁩ 2024 Coching Symposium ⁦@Stir_AcadSport⁩ #StirCoachSymp linkedin.com/posts/stephenma…

#stircoachsymp | Stephen Macdonald

#StirCoachSymp - delegate feedback from our recent Coaching Symposium: The 2024 Coaching Symposium, hosted by the University of Stirling in partnership with sportscotland, was highly praised by...

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Great to have more of our MSc Sport Performance Coaching graduates working to get their research presented to a wider audience. Congratulations, @JBEphysEd getting your work published @EducSci_MDPI thanks special issue editor @TomLeeder. @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport @MDPIOpenAccess
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Couldn’t agree more @andykirkland71 a great time of celebration at graduation @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport
Andy Kirkland Ph.D.@andykirkland71
24 Nov 2024
Publishing a paper is nice, getting a wee grant is pleasurable but graduation day when students say thank you beats it all.
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Andrew Douglas@AndyDSport
21 Nov 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable day yesterday at Stirling University for their annual Coaching Symposium, huge credit to @StephenMacCoach and the team at @StirUni for a great event! #StirCoachSymp
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A great testimonial @scottishcurling following our Coaching Symposium @StirUni , @Stir_AcadSport with @sportscotland #StirCoachSymp
Scottish Curling@scottishcurling
20 Nov 2024
Our team had a super awesome day at the Stirling Coaching Symposium today! We hear from Workforce Development Manager, Fiona Harfield, who represented @scottishcurling at the event #StirCoachSymp
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Excited to hear the closing keynote at @StirUni, @Stir_AcadSport Coaching Symposium ‘Coach learning and the importance of critical filters’ with @annastoDr @sportscotland #StirCoachSymp
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Great to have Scotlands two biggest football clubs sharing insights at our 2024 Coaching Symposium at @StirUni , @Stir_AcadSport with @sportscotland #StirCoachSymp
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Jennifer Wright@264Jenn
20 Nov 2024
#StirCoachSymp @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport @sportscotland Absolutely fantastic to see such enthusiasm for coaching at The 2024 Coaching Symposium ‘Exploring Coaching Practice’
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‘Leadership is a core coaching skill’ Scott Simon, Kick off session Coaching symposium @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport with @sportscotland #StirCoachSymp
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Final preparations underway @StirUni , @Stir_AcadSport in preparation for our 3rd annual Coaching Symposium tomorrow, delivered in partnership with @sportscotland #StirCoachSymp
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There are still a few places left at our forthcoming coaching symposium @Stir_AcadSport , @StirUni with @sportscotland linkedin.com/posts/stephenma…
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Great to see our sport getting good coverage! x.com/bbcsport/status/181978…

Craig Morris@MorrisCraig_
3 Aug 2024
Today Kayak Cross was introduced to a global audience. The response: 🤯🤷‍♂️😎 @BBCSport @TeamGB @paddle_uk @Paris2024
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It was a great occasion to be present for (and a real bonus for our daughter, who graduated at the same time!).
UoE Sport@UoESport
16 Jul 2024
Yesterday Eric Liddell was awarded an honorary degree 100 years since achieving Olympic gold. Eric Liddell was represented at the ceremony by his daughter, Patricia Liddell Russell, who accepted the award on his behalf. Read the full story here ➡️edin.ac/4d0yf3g
Daughter of Eric Liddell, Patricia Liddell Russell pictured with Chair of Sport Grant Jarvie in graduation robes holding degree.

ALT Daughter of Eric Liddell, Patricia Liddell Russell pictured with Chair of Sport Grant Jarvie in graduation robes holding degree.
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Great article from a great colleague, @andykirkland71 - if you are considering post-graduate study in sport coaching, look no further and read this 👇
Andy Kirkland Ph.D.@andykirkland71
18 Jul 2024
kirklandcoaching.myportfolio… Are you thinking of moving your coaching to the next level? I've done a Blog for coaches who may wish to study with us @StirUni @Stir_AcadSport
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Places are going fast for our Coaching Symposium this coming November. Reserve your place today! @Stir_AcadSport, @StirUni with @sportscotland Registration and programme information here: lnkd.in/ep6hysRr #StirCoachSymp
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