Introducing Euan

Published: February 4, 2021

Hi everyone, my name is Euan Baird and I’m delighted to be completing a work placement with Scottish Orienteering as part of my undergraduate degree at the University of Stirling. I’m currently in my fourth year of BA (hons) Sports Studies and I’ll be assisting Scottish Orienteering with various grassroots projects they’re running. I’m excited to get started and looking forward to this challenge.  

Euan Baird, 4th year student

A bit about me 

My background 

  • Completed HND Coaching and Developing Sport at Glasgow Clyde College 
  • I’m currently on the International Sport Scholarship Programme for football at Stirling University where I balance performance sport with my studies.  
  • Currently writing a dissertation on the views towards video technology use in sport.  
  • Recently applied to complete a PGDE (Professional Graduate Degree in Education) in physical education. 
  • I’m a supervisor in the Cotswold Outdoor Stirling store with over 5 years of service. 

My interests 

  • Football and coaching  
  • Hill walking with over 20 munro’s bagged 
  • Cold water swimming