Heriot’s is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach Mr Scott Young, who joined the Sports Department in September.  

As Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach, Scott is looking forward to teaching the fundamentals of strength training, so every student feels they have the tools they need to train at the gym, whether that be for social sport or to one day compete at a national or international level. His aim is to take S&C to the field by getting involved with field-based running/agility/speed training to help students become better equipped for the demands of their sport.

Scott grew up in Australia, playing a wide range of sports but most notably competing as a Men’s Artistic Gymnast from ages 5-22. In 2021, Scott graduated from university with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science/Bachelor of Business Sport Management and completed an internship at the Victorian Institute of Sport working with Olympians and Paralympians across Rowing, Aerial Skiing, Swimming and Wheelchair Rugby. Before making the move to Scotland and joining Heriot’s, Scott worked at an Independent School in Melbourne, Australia with a focus on swimming, rowing, gymnastics, and hockey. It was here that Scott realised his passion in investing time and effort into the progression of women’s sports, particularly at a development level.  

Mr Young shared that Heriot’s caught his attention due to its “strong sporting programme combined with its community values which create a beautiful product of teamwork, pursuit of excellence and sportsmanship.” 

Reflecting on his first few weeks in the role, Scott is enjoying seeing the hard work of athletes in the gym paying off on the sporting field and the empowering feeling that being strong and active can give pupils.  

In his free time, Mr Young enjoys Australian Rules Football, trail running and playing Golf. 

Welcome to the Heriot’s community, Mr Young!