Mark James Carroll

Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer in Sport Coaching, University of Stirling

Mark is a Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport at the University of Stirling. His PhD project explores factors that influence the motivational strategies of youth football coaches in Scotland. He is broadly interested in coach development and sport psychology related areas of research.

Outwith academia, Mark has been involved in participation and performance focused sport for several years, first as an athlete and now as a coach. He currently coaches academy football players.

Experience

2021–present

Lecturer, University of Stirling
2021–2021

Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University
2018–2021

Teaching Assistant , University of Stirling
2019–2019

Associate Lecturer , University of the West of Scotland

Education

2017

University of Stirling , MSc in Sport Coaching (with distinction)
2016

University of the West of Scotland , BSc (Hons) in Sport Coaching (first class)

Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Research Associate of the Observatory for Sport in Scotland