Braid Tennis Club

Hi - My name is Andrew Maclaren and I am delighted to be the new Club Coach at Braid Tennis Club. Currently, I am studying for a BSc Honours degree at the University of Edinburgh, whilst also playing various sports including Tennis for David Lloyd Newhaven tennis teams and cricket for Edinburgh Academicals CC and Edinburgh University CC. I have over 2 years experience coaching at various ages, skill levels and clubs.  This includes beginner to advanced adults and tots classes to junior squads at local clubs throughout Edinburgh and also at large corporations such as Edinburgh Leisure, Mark Warner in Greece and most recently at David Lloyd Newhaven, for the last year. 

I am a fully qualified LTA Level 3 coach, which I completed in January 2011. I am constantly improving my own skills and experience in coaching, and I look forward to bringing my drive and enthusiasm to Braid LTC.

Clients Testimonial

“...Andrew has been coaching Joe (Aged 9) for almost a year now.  In this time we have seen huge improvements in Joe’s technique and match-play.  Andrew’s approach to coaching strikes an excellent balance between developing fitness and coordination, technique, match-play and playing fun games that consolidate learning and keep Joe motivated.

All that said we couldn’t say it any better than Joe: ‘Andrew is brilliant because he’s very encouraging.  I like the games we play and I’m able to do a full serve now.  I feel like my backhand and my forehand are getting better every lesson’...”

Coaching

Available for individual or group coaching - see my contact details below. Rates are £20 for an adult individual and £18 for a Junior individual. Groups by arrangement: