Professional Summary
LTA-certified Senior Performance Tennis Coach with extensive experience heading club programmes, designing high-performance junior development pathways, and applying biomechanical video analysis. Proven record of developing regional and national junior competitors while fostering community participation and club membership growth across Edinburgh.
Coaching Experience
Pentland View Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Edinburgh
Head Tennis Coach
Apr 2019 – Present
- Direct all club coaching operations across 8 indoor and outdoor courts for an active membership base of over 450 adult and junior players.
- Establish and run the club high-performance junior squad pathway, training 7 regional junior champions and multiple Scottish national tournament competitors.
- Supervise, mentor, and schedule a team of 4 full-time and 3 part-time assistant coaches, delivering bi-monthly coaching development workshops.
- Incorporate Dartfish video feedback and high-speed motion capture into regular performance squads to refine stroke biomechanics and court positioning.
- Restructured junior development clinics and beginner introductory programmes, increasing junior section membership by 38% over four seasons.
Caledonian Racquets Academy
Edinburgh
Senior Performance Coach
Aug 2014 – Mar 2019
- Delivered tailored individual coaching and squad tactical training for ranked U12 and U16 regional tournament players.
- Designed structured annual training periodisation plans integrating on-court footwork drills, core endurance conditioning, and mental routines.
- Organised and refereed LTA-sanctioned Grade 4 and Grade 5 regional junior open tournaments, managing draw allocations and match schedules.
Braidside Tennis & Fitness Centre
Edinburgh
Club Tennis Coach
Sept 2011 – Jul 2014
- Delivered 25+ weekly hours of private technical instruction and group adult coaching clinics ranging from beginner fundamentals to club team match-play.
- Coordinated the transition from mini-red through mini-green developmental tennis stages, ensuring consistent tactical progressions across all junior groups.
Education & Academic Background
University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Science (Honours) · Applied Sports Science · Edinburgh · First Class · Sept 2007 – Jun 2011
Focused on biomechanics, motor skill acquisition, and exercise physiology, completing a senior research dissertation on multi-directional movement mechanics in racquet sports.
Key Coaching Initiatives
Lothian Junior Matchplay Circuit
Oct 2022 – May 2024
- Founded an inter-club winter matchplay circuit connecting 120 aspiring junior competitors across four Lothian tennis clubs, ensuring year-round match readiness and ranking point opportunities.
Coaching & Technical Competencies
High-Performance Junior Coaching
Biomechanical Video Analysis
Periodisation & Training Design
Tactical Match-Play Development
Junior Pathway Structuring
LTA Tournament Management
Tennis-Specific Conditioning
Staff Mentorship & Leadership
Racquet Stringing & Equipment Advisory
Parent & Player Consultation
Languages
English
C2
French
B1
Professional Certifications
LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach Qualification
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) · May 2015
LTA Coach Accreditation+ Licence
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) · Nov 2025
Emergency First Aid at Work & CPR
St Andrew's First Aid · Apr 2024
LTA Safeguarding & Child Protection Certification
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) · Sept 2024
Community Engagement
Edinburgh Youth Tennis Outreach
Edinburgh · May 2018 – Aug 2022
- Voluntary Community Coach
- Delivered monthly free weekend tennis taster sessions for over 200 primary school pupils across public parks in North Edinburgh, supplying racquets and beginner training.