Ross Murdoch
Edinburgh's padel maestro, Ross Murdoch, is your go-to for mastering the court and joining Scotland's fastest-growing racket sport scene!
About
If you're looking to elevate your racket game in Edinburgh, you absolutely need to check out Ross Murdoch! This local legend isn't just a phenomenal padel player who's represented Great Britain; he's also the Head Coach at Game4Padel's Edinburgh Park and Thistle Padel Clubs. With 27 years of coaching under his belt, including a long stint in tennis, Ross has a real knack for bringing out the best in players. He's especially passionate about building up the junior padel scene, so whether you're a complete beginner or an aspiring pro, he's got the insider tips and enthusiasm to get you hooked on this fast-growing, sociable sport.
Coach
Ross Murdoch is a highly experienced Padel coach based in Edinburgh, specializing in performance coaching. With 27 years of coaching experience, initially in tennis before transitioning to Padel in 2020, Ross is dedicated to developing players at all stages, from beginners to advanced competitors. He is also a leading open-category player in Scotland, having represented Scotland in the Padel 4 Nations and Great Britain in Senior World and European Championships.
Kids Programme
The club is developing a vibrant junior padel programme with new junior sessions starting from September 4, for children around five years old up to their teenage years, offering six or seven sessions per week.
Padel
The venue offers 2 covered padel courts, which are open all year round. Floodlights are available for free, and rackets can be rented at the courts. Special benefits are available for Game4Padel members.
Full Bio
Ross Murdoch, from Edinburgh, has been appointed as the Club Manager and coach at Game4Padel's Edinburgh Park and Thistle Padel Club venues, commencing his new role on Monday, September 4th. Murdoch is a highly experienced coach with 27 years of coaching experience, initially in tennis before transitioning to padel in 2020. He is a highly respected tennis coach and was a key member of the East of Scotland men’s tennis team, helping them achieve and maintain a Division One spot in the LTA summer county cup and British Championship. Murdoch took up padel approximately seven years ago and has since become one of Scotland’s leading open-category players and finest exponents of the game. He was selected to represent Scotland in the 2026 Padel 4 Nations and has also represented Great Britain in the over-45 age group at both the Senior World and European Championships, partnering Mark Oppenshaw in the Open Pairs at the European Championships in Valencia from October 19-26. In his new role at Game4Padel, a primary mission for Murdoch is to develop and grow a vibrant junior padel program, which he believes is crucial for the sport's long-term growth and sustainability in Scotland. He plans to introduce junior sessions for ages five up to teenage years, with six or seven sessions per week. He is also keen to grow overall participation through his coaching, emphasizing the social aspects and ease of picking up padel, especially for those new to racket sports. Ross is a fully qualified Padelmba coach, holding a CPC (Certified Padel Coach) qualification. He will spend a day on court at each venue, delivering junior content, adult coaching, and one-to-one individual lessons. He is also building a team of three other coaches to assist in program development. His contact information is murdochtennis2000@yahoo.co.uk and 07585437768.