Care experience in sport: In conversation with Kira Henry & Callum Holt

Care experience in sport: In conversation with Kira Henry & Callum Holt

In this episode we’re talking about care experience in sport, understanding what some of the barriers are for young people in care, and what can be done to ensure that sport is a welcoming place.  Kira and Callum help to shine a light on this topic, and share some tips for anyone involved in sport to play their part in making sport more inclusive for care experienced people.

Sport for change: In conversation with Mark Gallacher & Kirsty McNab

In this episode we spoke to Kirsty McNab, CEO of Scottish Sports Futures, and Mark Gallacher of Beacon Warriors and Royston Youth Action. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about the power of sport, its potential to change lives, and the importance of consulting with young people to better engage them in activity.

Disability sport: In conversation with Melanie Woods & Laura Pilkington

The Young People's Sport Podcast is back for a new series! Hosted by Ailsa and Sean, members of the sixth Young People's Sport Panel, these episodes will each feature a discussion around inclusion in sport. "In this series we will be covering various topical issues around inclusion, and how we can all help make sport more welcoming and accessible for everyone. As part of the YPSP we’re constantly learning about different aspects of sport outside our own experiences, and we get to talk to some amazing people from across the sporting system. This is something we want to share with others and open up some conversations about the power of sport and physical activity." In this episode we talk to Melanie Woods and Laura Pilkington about disability sport, their experiences and practical things everyone can to do make sport more accessible for people with a disability.

Episode #5: Lead to succeed with Chris Sellar & Gemma Maclean

In this episode, we catch up with Chris and Gemma who are both former Young People's Sport Panel members, on the first and second YPSP. We hear how their experiences helped to shape their career paths, and what else they've been up to since!

Episode #4: Leadership with Stewart Harris & Maree Todd MSP

Welcome to this leadership edition of the Young People's Sport Podcast! In this episode we speak to Chief Executive of sportscotland, Stewart Harris, and Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport. We also share some top tips for any YPSP applicants preparing for interviews later in October!