Michael Millar
If you're looking for top-tier tennis coaching, Michael Millar is your go-to pro for all ages, from beginners to national champions!
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About
If you're walking around Edinburgh and hear whispers of incredible tennis talent, chances are Michael Millar's name will come up! As a co-founder of Edinburgh Tennis, Michael is an absolute wizard on the court, guiding players of all ages, whether they're just starting out or aiming for national glory. He's not just about technical drills; he's known for his incredible passion and knack for developing champions, even being voted Coach of the Year for his work with players with impairments. He's recently taken on the pivotal role as the Under-11 Player Development Lead for East of Scotland Tennis, so if you've got a young aspiring tennis star, getting them in his program is an insider tip!
Tennis
Edinburgh Tennis is a partnership founded by Michael Millar and Finn Mclean, dedicated to offering high-quality tennis coaching to children and adults of all ages and abilities. The program focuses on player development, from beginners to county, regional, and national levels, with coaches holding LTA accreditation and extensive experience in competitive junior and club-level play. Michael Millar also serves as the Under-11 Player Development Lead for East of Scotland Tennis, aiming to fast-track rising stars through the Scottish National Player Pathway.
Full Bio
Michael Millar is a local tennis coach and co-founder of Edinburgh Tennis, a partnership with Finn Mclean dedicated to providing high-quality tennis coaching for children and adults of all ages. He has been coaching on a full-time basis since 2014 and has a proven track record of developing players to county, regional, and GB national levels, including those with ITF world rankings. Michael is the Lead Coach at Merchiston Castle School's Tennis Academy, which is recognized as the Scottish #1 tennis school. He also serves as the Lead County Coach and Team Captain for 11 & Under players in the East of Scotland region and is a member of the LTA's 10 & Under Performance Coach Programme. In 2020, he was voted Coach of the Year by Lothian Disability Sport for his work with players with impairments. Michael is fully qualified and accredited by the LTA. He has recently been appointed as the Under-11 Player Development Lead for East of Scotland Tennis, a new role funded by the LTA through Tennis Scotland, aiming to identify and fast-track young talent to national and international competition. He is passionate about giving young players the best possible start and working with local clubs and coaches. Additionally, Michael Millar is an ITF Masters Tour player, aged 53, from South Africa. His career-high ITF Singles Ranking on December 2, 2013, was 0, and his year-end ranking in 2017 for the 45+ category was 510, and in 2013 for the 40+ category was 132. He has an overall Masters win-loss record of 0%.