28 May 2026
As part of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, two of our young coaches have been selected to participate in the Achieve 2026 programme, which will allow them to experience the Glasgow games from the perspective of a coach. Pairing them with experienced coaching mentors, Olivia Kendal and Kristin Ward will get an inside track on a variety of sports as part of a wider programme to leave a sporting legacy in Scotland.
The Achieve 2026 programme is an educational programme aimed at athletes and female coaches that have the potential to make the future Commonwealth Games and represent Team Scotland. Achieve athletes/coaches will have access to a well-qualified and experienced mentor that will guide them through this educational experience.
Their job will be to inspire curiosity in the participants in an effort to develop a deeper understanding into the differences between the elite competitions they are currently subject to and a large-scale multi-sport event like the Commonwealth Games. We have already filled our athlete wave but are looking at further numbers for our coaches wave.
The main body of the programme will see participants take a 5-day trip to Glasgow during the games where they will spectate a variety of different sports, as well as take part in a Team Scotland House visit, inspirational talks, media training and appropriate interactive workshops to share learning across sports. All in an effort to increase understanding of the participants, their sports, how they learn and how they can help them individually maximise the experience.
Achieve 2026 is part of the Scottish Summer of Sport, which will create many opportunities across the country for our communities to participate in a wide variety of sports, including archery, and for us will culminate with the Home Nations competition at the University of Stirling on 15th-16th August.