Jamie Verhaere (Head Coach & Owner of All Set Tennis)
About Jamie
Jamie has been playing tennis since the age of 6 years old and has competed internationally in junior tennis events. He is a former top 3 junior tennis player in Scotland and rose to a highest ranking of 30 in the UK.
Jamie boasts a wealth of knowledge and experience to help take your game to the next level using his 12 years of coaching experience which has seen him deliver multiple coaching projects across the Scottish Highlands, Stirling University, Gleneagles resort & now Edinburgh.
Jamie is a fully accredited level 4 senior club coach, and he believes in the continued development of his coaching skills for the benefit of his pupils.
Favourite Tennis Moment
Representing the Highlands district at Kilgraston School at the inter-district against the East, West, North East, and South of Scotland. Jamie won 8 out of 8 matches in the under 15 age group and in turn helped the Highlands district finish 4th out of 8 districts. This was a record finish for a district without a single indoor tennis court.
More recently, Jamie reached the quarter finals of the Scottish National Cup competition for Lomond Park Tennis Club. Previously the club had never reached this stage of the competition.
Favourite Tennis Player
Rafael Nadal. I love his determination on court and his respect for the opposition after closely fought matches.
Marcus Watt (Assistant Coach)
About Marcus
Marcus has been playing Tennis since he was 5 years old, and started his journey at Blackhall Tennis Club in Edinburgh. Marcus plays tennis competitively and coaches all standards of players from tots to adults. He started coaching tennis at the age of 15 and has been a fully qualified coach for 4 years. Marcus is a kind and approachable coach who is always looking to help people improve their tennis with his fun energy on court, and always puts a smile on peoples' faces.
Favourite Tennis Moment
I have really enjoyed coaching the kids programme at Lomond Park as it has really increased my experience with working with children. I have also been teaching a lot of individual lessons which has really helped to build my experience towards my Level 3 coaching qualification.
Favourite Player
Roger Federer. I see Roger as the king of Tennis, and a real role model in never giving up. His success has really given Tennis a boost and helped people participate to grow the sport. Tennis is for everyone and everyone should feel confident to get involved and enjoy the game like I do.
Rory Grant (Assistant Coach)
About Rory
Rory grew up playing tennis in Inverness and competed around the country. Rory was fortunate enough to have a coach in Inverness who created a fantastic program which encouraged learning, building friendships and creating memories (where Rory met our Head Coach Jamie). Rory trained and coached together with Jamie in their teenage years before Jamie left for University.
Rory began coaching at 16 and immediately got his level 1 and soon after level 2. Rory then moved to university and studied to become a PE teacher, and now works in Special education. Despite working full time in education, Rory works in tennis coaching part time as he doesn't want to miss out on all of the fun to be had on court!
Favourite Tennis Moment
I am very fortunate to have many very happy moments in tennis. However my favourite has to be when I became the youngest Men’s Club champion in Inverness aged 15. There are some great players who have won the club champs so it’s a real honour to have my name on the trophy.
Favourite Player
I have always had a 'go big or go home' attitude when I play tennis. With this I have to say my favourite player is Fernando Gonzalez. A fantastic player with loads of flare and arguably the biggest forehand of any player. You were always guaranteed a show whenever he stepped onto court.
Owen Rose (Assistant Coach)
About Owen
Owen has been passionate about tennis since the early age of 11, and was inspired to pick up a racket after he watched Roger Federer win Wimbledon in 2012. He then started to attend tennis sessions at Highland Clubs such as Bellfield Park and Inverness Tennis and Squash Club. His passion for the sport soon showed, and he was offered to work as a tennis coach and has built his skill up from there at many clubs including Cromarty, Rothes and now Lomond Park.
Favourite Tennis Moment
Once my club organised an international meet up against players who came over from Texas, USA. It was a lot of fun to play in and to come together over our passion for tennis was something that I really enjoyed.
Favourite Player
Roger Federer. Roger's ability to stay calm and composed on court is inspirational - he is such a great role model!