Adam Paton
Sport Competition Manager | Performance & Coaching Logistics Lead | Experienced in International & Multi-Sport Event Delivery
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I’m an experienced Sports Manager with a background in delivering international and national events, managing high-performance programmes, and leading staff and volunteers. I specialise in logistics, competition delivery, and athlete support, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and deliver under pressure.
Experience
Sport Competition Manager - Bowls and Para Bowls
Oct 2025 - Present
I lead the planning and delivery of the Bowls and Para Bowls competition at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, overseeing scheduling, technical delivery, venues, and volunteers to create an outstanding Games experience for athletes and officials.
Performance and Coaching Logistics Operations Lead
Mar 2025 - Oct 2025
I manage national team operations across indoor and beach programmes, leading logistics, budgets, and staff coordination. I also support coach education and development through the delivery of a new licensing scheme and training opportunities.
Development Officer - Community
Jul 2024 - Apr 2025
I designed and delivered community and student volleyball programmes, launched new Local Leagues, and led on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion to expand participation and pathways across Scotland.
Performance Administrator
Jul 2021 - Jul 2024
I supported high-performance beach and indoor teams by managing budgets, logistics, and competition entries, contributing to successful delivery at the Birmingham 2022 and Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Games.
Education
German / Politics
- Master of Arts with Honours
Sep 2019 - Jun 2024
Graduated with Upper Second Class Honours, specialising in international comparative politics, quantitative data analysis, and translation and interpreting. Alongside my studies, I was President of Glasgow University Volleyball Club, leading the club to record membership and three league titles, winning an award for this work.
