I am a lecturer in Sport Coaching and Development. My key subject areas are the sociology of sport, Physical Education policy and practice, community sport development and inclusive practice. My research covers the broad area of sport, education and society with a specific focus on how sport can be utilise to improve life chances and to develop a more equitable society. I am published in a variety of journal including the International Review for the Sociology of Sport and the Journal of Research in Post Compulsory Education. I am currently undertaking my PhD by publication at the University of the West of Scotland under the supervision of Professor David McGillivray.