Craig Smith

What age are you?
22

What is your local Branch?
Disability Sport Fife / Glasgow Disability Sport

Where do you live?
Glasgow

Why did you get involved in the YPSP?
I think young people have valuable insights and ideas and it is vital that we share our experiences of sport. On the YPSP I hope to contribute to creating positive environments where everyone can enjoy sport, develop themselves and gain a sense of belonging. I also want to learn about the obstacles that different people face when it comes to participating in sport, so that I can help them to realize their potential.

What sport(s) are you involved in?
Swimming and coaching swimming

Event(s)/discipline?
50m, 100m, 400m freestyle

What is your best achievement, sporting or otherwise?
Holding a British record as part of a relay team for a year.

What are you sporting (or other) highlights?
Applying for Young Start funding, coaching at Glenrothes Swimming Club, competing at British Swimming Championships.

What are your sporting (or other) goals and aspirations?
To learn and develop as a swimming coach and be part of an effective YPSP.

Sporting (or other) hero?
David Bowie.