DrChrisMackintosh

Sport policy and sociology. 2008 Founder of @UKSDN , Special advisor to @HLSportandRec select committee ‘21. Author of 5 books on sport social science.

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Join the team: Tennis Scotland are looking for a Head of Padel & Padel Partner https://t.co/XA7gOkQpho

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Great session

[Fira Barcelona @Fira_Barcelona]

This is how #PadelWorldSummit kicked off today, the leading event for padel professionals. 🎾

💼 140 exhibitors from +30 countries
🎤 90 experts
🙌 10 indoor courts
🤩 Featuring @FBelasteguin and big names in padel

📍 Until Thursday at the Gran Via venue

@clusterpadel

[Fira Barcelona @Fira_Barcelona]

This is how #PadelWorldSummit kicked off today, the leading event for padel professionals. 🎾

💼 140 exhibitors from +30 countries
🎤 90 experts
🙌 10 indoor courts
🤩 Featuring @FBelasteguin and big names in padel

📍 Until Thursday at the Gran Via venue

@clusterpadel

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Thanks @yvonnehung1 and emily for making it happen. Lots of exciting times ahead - conversations started with NYC, Germany and Spain

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Visiting the global Padel Summit in Barcelona with my @MMU_Research team member hat on. Lots of global partnerships in waiting

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Research and Insight Manager (Durham & Sunderland) https://t.co/CIKTumn6L8

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

@SaleFC great atmosphere today

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Great session from Kate @Sport_England place team. Students were asked to reflect and engage as the next gen workforce

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Great to see our book on qualitative methodology in sport studies published today. Thanks to my colleagues, PhD students and ECRs

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Great job opportunity, great organisation.

[Sport & Recreation Alliance @sportrectweets]

🤝 We're hiring! 🤝

We're seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help drive forward the work of the Alliance, building powerful relationships with our members and advocating for their priorities 🗣️

Find out more about the role and apply here 👇

https://t.co/Ls3RA9Eob5

[Sport & Recreation Alliance @sportrectweets]

🤝 We're hiring! 🤝

We're seeking a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help drive forward the work of the Alliance, building powerful relationships with our members and advocating for their priorities 🗣️

Find out more about the role and apply here 👇

https://t.co/Ls3RA9Eob5

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Trying to be brave in our conversations as a class on international sport management and development. Well done #ISFD2026

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Teaching International Sport for Development today with my level 6's - enjoyable insights in sport management in the Global South policy context #ISFD2026

[Mia Claydon @_miaclaydon]

This piece of work started in 2021, with its only aim to secure me a decent grade in my undergrad degree. 3 years later and it's now published!

Very grateful for the incredible contributions on a piece of work that means a lot to me!

https://t.co/j8egUJyKpz

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Alesund. Fjords at the end of the earth. Four seasons in one day. Outdoor sauna in the snow, fishy foods and an exhibition on how to live a life outdoors

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Norway fjords for Xmas. Oysters, scallops and salted lamb ribs on Xmas day. Adventures in snow, icy waters and cosy hotels

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Day 1 to Day 31. It’s been emotional, engaging and provided lots of informal male conversations this year. Please do donate and nudge our team members total.

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Three days to go. Moving towards full handlebars: delighted. Ish. Donating on pay day weekend is much appreciated Support my fundraiser: https://t.co/ShEvT4FkUG

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Great time at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025. Talks on nature, outdoors and even the designer of Oasis’ artwork a local resident.

[DrChrisMackintosh @SportDevDebate]

Today is Gillette @MovemberUK day: they add £20 for every £20 sponsored.