Neil was a part time S&C Coach for Tayside and Fife Institute of Sport since 2003 and then joined institute as swimming lead in November 08. His role is concerned mainly with delivering S&C support to GB swimmers based at Intensive Training Centre in Stirling, as well as coordinating and leading delivery of S&C support to Institute swimmers.
Neil has a B.Sc in Sport and Exercise Science and is a certified strength & conditioning specialist with National Strength & Conditioning Association and an Accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with United Kingdom Strength & Conditioning Association.