Greg Drummond OLY

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Olympic Head Coach at British Curling

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Greg Drummond is the Olympic Head Coach for British Curling, leveraging his experience as a 2014 Olympic silver medalist. He has successfully coached teams to World Championship titles and another Olympic silver medal in 2022. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Edinburgh Napier University.

Beyond the ice, Greg is a keen observer of high-performance sport, drawing inspiration and leadership lessons from other disciplines like Formula 1. He is passionate about understanding the dynamics and psychology that drive elite teams to succeed under pressure.

Unique fact: Greg has won Olympic silver medals for Great Britain as both an athlete (2014) and a coach (2022).

Personality Overview

Analytical & Cautious

Deliberate

Inflexible

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Olympic Preparation
As Olympic Head Coach, his recent focus is on preparing British Curling athletes for the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
High-Performance Teams
He often emphasizes the importance of the support staff, or the "team behind the team, " in achieving elite athletic success.
Coaching Psychology
He reflects on the emotional rollercoaster and challenges of coaching at major international events like the European Championships.

Media Appearances

British Curling appoints Drummond as Olympic head coach for Milan‑Cortina. Featured in InsideTheGames.biz

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Greg Drummond appointed British Curling's Olympic head coach. Featured in The Courier

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Greg Drummond OLY | British Curling – Leadership Team Profile. Featured in British Curling (official website)

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Work History

5-2023
Olympic Head Coach at British Curling
6-2019 - 5-2023
Curling Performance Coach at British Curling
8-2012 - 7-2018
Full Time Athlete at British Curling
Accounting Technician at Angus Council

Education

2016 - 2018
Bachelor’s Degree from Edinburgh Napier University
2009 - 2010
Accounting and Finance from Dundee and Angus College

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Insights For Selling To Greg

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Greg is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Greg

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Greg move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Greg take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Greg

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