Scott Mackenzie: Youth & Community Coach. Scott started his football playing at UNC in North Carolina whilst undertaking a degree in Sports Science before a knee injury ended his playing career rather prematurely.  Scott then concentrated on the next best thing coaching the stars of tomorrow.  Scott coached in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia and lastly Colorado before returning home to Scotland where he completed his Degree at Aberdeen University whilst working Part-Time for Aberdeen Football Club’s Community Department. Scott worked for Aberdeen Football Club on a part – time basis for 6 years before a short spell at Ross County in a Full – Time capacity.

Now starting his 2nd Year with Peterhead FC Scott has enjoyed the fresh challenge of setting up community links with the club and finding new ways of bringing youngsters into the club. Scott holds an SFA Working with Children’s Licence Diploma, Youth Level 4 and UEFA B intro coaching qualification as well as all of the many levels in-between.  Scott has worked closely with the SFA, Aberdeenshire Council, Grampian Coaching and others to strive to put on one of the best community programmes.  All coaches are Enhanced Disclosure checked with Peterhead FC registered with Disclosure Scotland, Child Protection policies, player and coaches conduct policies have been produced and the Club is currently working towards SFA Quality Mark (similar to Investors in People but for football clubs).  Regular coach education clinics have ran with more planned for after the summer have been organised free of charge for local coaches with over 50 coaches attending each one so far. New ventures are always welcomed by the community department with the latest venture with the Paul Lawrie Foundation. If you have any ideas or would like to discuss an initiative please contact Scott on 07740 105457 or email scott@peterheadfc.co.uk