EQ Sport has been bringing alternative and fun adventure activities to the Highlands since 2012. Our ethos has always been to use the power of health of wellbeing to improve lives.
We now support young leaders to develop life skills, provide female entrepreneurship sessions, and produce sensory products to support children and adults live their best lives.
Finella Annand
Finella has worked in sport since 2008 and played football both domestically and internationally. She initially focused her career on football, and has worked in the United States, Moray and for the Scottish FA in various roles focused on coaching and development.
As well as her coaching qualifications Finella is trained in both physical and mental health first aid. The health and wellbeing of the participants is her main priority.
Finella is commited to supporting both young people and adults reach their full potential through sport, wellbeing and self-development programmes.
“I credit sport with changing my life. It provided me a positive focus when I could have easily followed a different path. I want to provide those opportunities for all and help others benefit from the power of sport!”
Joy Chen
Joy Chen grew up in Copenhagen where team sport was the cornerstone of every community. She excelled in hockey and football and played as part of a club structure until she moved to Scotland in 2009. As well as her coaching badges Joy is also qualified in childhood studies and child psychology.
She is currently working towards becoming a professional counsellor.
“I think sport can have a massively positive impact on both children and young people’s mental health! It is a great teacher and as well as the obvious physical benefits there are a whole host of personal development benefits. We want to help as many people grow their confidence and resilience through fun, developmental sports activities.”
EQ SPORT CIC recently converted to a social enterprise so we can further use the power of sport to help people across the Highlands. We truly believe in the transformative power of health and wellbeing and its ability to change lives and prepare children and young people for a brighter future!