The Institute of Sport works by an athlete focussed, coach led philosophy.  Focusing on an integrated programme of support, the Highland Institute of Sport ensure that the coach has a high level of input into their athlete’s annual programme plan. 

For athletes / sports where the delivery of local coaching has not been feasible, the Highland Institute of Sport works closely with both the Scottish Institute and National Governing bodies to co-ordinate a programme for the athlete to access within the Highland Area.  Factors such as the quality of coaching available locally or the standard of local competition may influence such decisions.  This means that there are often pressures and difficulties for elite level athletes within the Highland area that athletes from other areas do not encounter.

It greatly assists all athletes from the Highland Institute of Sport area when the depth of coaching experience is high.  For this reason we work closely with Coaching Highland and other delivery agencies to ensure a continual positive cascade of knowledge.