Tennis Scotland Player Development
Scottish National Player Pathway
Tennis Scotland’s Performance mission is to build a world-class player development pathway that aligns with the LTA Performance Strategy and aims to develop the best Scottish players.
The Scottish National Player Pathway consists of three stages, ranging from 11U to professional.
Our 11U programme supports the delivery of localised coaching in partnership with Districts, aiming to provide a positive learning environment for aspiring young players embarking on their tennis journey.
Players deemed to have the appropriate ambition and level can then transition to the Scottish Player Development Centre from ages 11-16. Scottish players aged 14-18 who meet the criteria are also eligible for the GB National Tennis Academy based in Loughborough.
The National Player Programme supports the highest-ranked and most promising Scottish players aged 16+ to achieve their goals on the national and international stages.
11U development programmes provide a fun, positive and engaging learning environment for aspiring young Scottish players at the start of their tennis journeys.
Delivered in partnership with Districts, the programmes operate across Scotland to increase local training and competitive opportunities and raise standards, all underpinned with the purpose of developing competitive, focused athletes.
Players are supported to feel comfortable and skilled in all areas of the court with an emphasis on helping them find and develop their game style.
The SPDC aims to provide a high-quality environment for Scottish players aged 11-16 to maximise their development as individuals and tennis players.
One national programme delivered from three locations – the University of Stirling, Oriam in Edinburgh and Scotstoun in Glasgow – caters for the needs of young players as they develop their games in training and challenge themselves by competing in domestic and international events.
Players have their weekly schedule designed around their age and stage of development, including a mixture of squad and individual sessions, strength and conditioning, mental skills support, video analysis, match charting, nutrition support, tournament support, camps and trips.
The NPP aims to support Scotland’s highest ranked and most promising junior and senior players aged 16+ to achieve their goals on the national and international stages.
Players in the NPP are typically competing at ATP, WTA or ITF level, with some involved at junior and senior Grand Slams.
Underpinning our ambition of having more players competing at the highest levels of the professional tour, the programme is tailored to individual needs, ages and goals.
An integrated structure with the University of Stirling provides players with training at the Scottish National Tennis Centre, as well as access to gym facilities, strength and conditioning support and wider sports science and medicine. The NPP is also delivered at Oriam.