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As part of our investment from sportscotland we are able to employ two full time members of staff focused on the development of motorcycle sport in Scotland.

Gillian Sefton



I have worked in the sports industry since the age of 17 where I began my career as a lifeguard and gained my first qualifications in swimming teaching and coaching. I achieved my MSc Sports Management from the University of Stirling in 2012 having achieved my BEd Primary Education a year prior. After graduation, I worked at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as part of the Sport Competition team coordinating and developing the aquatics events. Following this, I worked as a club development coordinator before joining the SACU as their development officer in 2016. I gained my Motorsport Performance Coaching qualification… Read more
I have worked in the sports industry since the age of 17 where I began my career as a lifeguard and gained my first qualifications in swimming teaching and coaching. I achieved my MSc Sports Management from the University of Stirling in 2012 having achieved my BEd Primary Education a year prior. After graduation, I worked at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as part of the Sport Competition team coordinating and developing the aquatics events. Following this, I worked as a club development coordinator before joining the SACU as their development officer in 2016. I gained my Motorsport Performance Coaching qualification in 2018 and was promoted to National Development Manager of the SACU in 2019.

My focus is to aid the SACU to become recognised as more than just a ‘permitting authority’ by implementing a strong strategic plan for future growth, development and long-term sustainability with license holders, clubs and wider members at the centre of all decision making

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Adam Paterson



Since the age of 18 I have always been involved in the sports industry. I first began as a volunteer coach with multiple football teams whilst completing various SFA coaching badges. I then went on to gain my BSc Hons in Sports Coaching at University as well as my Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. During my time at University, I was lucky enough to complete various placements with Active Schools and within my local council performing a wide range of different sporting roles such as disability coach, sports coach and development coach.

I am very excited to be a part of… Read more

Since the age of 18 I have always been involved in the sports industry. I first began as a volunteer coach with multiple football teams whilst completing various SFA coaching badges. I then went on to gain my BSc Hons in Sports Coaching at University as well as my Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. During my time at University, I was lucky enough to complete various placements with Active Schools and within my local council performing a wide range of different sporting roles such as disability coach, sports coach and development coach.

I am very excited to be a part of the SACU team! My aim is to focus on growing the SACU as a strong governing body as well as working with all clubs and volunteers to aid in the development of the long-term strategic plans in place

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