Bank of Scotland Talented Young Athlete Programme
The Bank of Scotland Talented Young Athlete Programme was launched in 1999 in partnership with scottishathletics and is currently their longest running sponsorship. Over 500 young people are involved in the programme each year.
The Bank of Scotland Talented Young Athlete Programme provides coaching and support to Scotland's most promising young athletes in a number of ways:
Bank of Scotland Talented Athlete National Squad
Bank of Scotland Special Squads
- Liz McColgan Endurance Squad
- Allan Wells & Ian Mackie Sprint Squad
- Allan Bertram Hammer Squad
- Tommy Boyle Middle Distance Squad
- Bank of Scotland Regional Squads and Talent ID Camps
- Bank of Scotland National Age Group Championships – Indoor & Outdoor
Ryan Oswald and Michael Johnson
Athletes have also enjoyed a range of special training sessions delivered by world-class athletes. The Bank is proud to have brought Michael Johnson, Jeremy Wariner, Merlene Ottey, Colin Jackson and Haile Gabreselasie to Scotland.
Ryan Oswald, a sprinter and a member of the Bank of Scotland Talented Young Athletes Programme, commented on spending time with Michael Johnson:
'This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Michael is world class and was so motivational to listen to. We've all seen him on TV and wished we could learn from him, and now he's here in Scotland sharing his knowledge and experience with us and making us want to go out and train to be the very best we can.
It has inspired me so much to hear him speak, but actually being given the opportunity to ask him a few questions one to one was just amazing. I can't thank Bank of Scotland enough for making this happen.'
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