Information about The Athlete Academy

Engage Fitness, 9 Sighthill Ct
EH11 4BN, Edinburgh
+447888870058

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 15:30-19:30
  • tuesday: 15:30-19:30
  • wednesday: 15:30-19:30
  • thursday: 15:30-19:30
  • friday: 12h-17:30
  • saturday: (closed)
The Athlete Academy sessions are coaching by experienced specialist Youth Athletic Development Coaches who understand the specific challenges facing young athletes. Additionally, our coaches understand how to appropriately program and coach young athletes with a focus on holistic long term athletic development. Our coaches understand the specific intricacies of the growth and maturation process and how this affects mobility, strength, power and injury risk in kids. Group and 1-1 Membership includes access to our online training platform, weekly habit monitoring, private parents Facebook group and regular educational resources.

Our comment from FitFit UK about The Athlete Academy:

Welcome to The Athlete Academy, a premier sports facility located in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, dedicated to the athletic development of young athletes. With a reputation for fostering a positive and nurturing environment, The Athlete Academy offers tailored training programs that focus on strength, fitness, and skill enhancement.

Parents and athletes consistently praise the academy for:

  • Professional and knowledgeable coaching staff who are committed to each athlete's growth and well-being.
  • A customized and flexible training system that adapts to the individual needs of each child.
  • The emphasis on holistic athlete development, including nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention.
  • A fun, engaging atmosphere that keeps young athletes motivated and eager to improve.
  • Visible improvements in physical fitness, confidence, and overall sports performance.

Many parents have noted significant improvements in their children's abilities, including increased strength, speed, agility, and confidence levels both on and off the field. Our structured programs not only improve athletic performance but also instill valuable life skills in the athletes.

While most reviews highlight the exceptional quality of training and positive impacts on children's athletic journeys, some users have suggested that occasional scheduling conflicts can arise. However, the staff's commitment to accommodating families is often appreciated.

Overall, The Athlete Academy is highly recommended for any young athlete looking to enhance their performance in a supportive and well-structured environment.

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The Athlete Academy: Opinions

5/5 (84 Opinions)
Siobhan Fee 4 months ago

Fantastic experience: In a little over a month I've already seen huge improvements in my son! Not only is he growing in confidence and gaining strength but he is enjoying learning about how to fuel his body for performance and recovery whilst taking gentle ownership of his own habits and goals. The coaches have been phenomenal with him each week and the parent support has been an added bonus. Real goals and real support. Not only are we learning from the sessions he attends but from the whole wealth of knowledge available on the app. We highly recommend the athlete academy!

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou so much Siobhan! Glad you’re seeing the benefits already!

Angus Moss 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: The Athlete Academy is a fantastic coaching program. Having coached here for the last 6 months, I can confidently say there is not a program out there like it, and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a youth development program. The balance of speed, power and strength training with the physical testing and support athletes and parents get makes it truly one of a kind!

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks mate appreciate the kind words from someone who has been involved “behind the scenes”!

Clare Sullivan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: We’ve seen a huge improvement in both of our children since they joined The Athlete Academy. Not only has their strength and agility improved, they are more confident in their own abilities and believe in themselves. They love the sessions, talk highly of the coaches and look forward to their sessions each week. I’d definitely recommend for any children looking to build their confidence and athletic skills.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Clare! So pleased to hear the positive impact not just in their strength and agility by more importantly in their self confidence! We love having them both!

Rory Beattie 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: It’s great, really helped me with my sport

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Rory! We love having you here!

Phil Duncan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Unbelievable place to learn and be educated on the correct way to improve on all levels. I can't recommend Rob and his team any higher. Our son looks forward to every session and knows he will be encouraged to work hard and improve every week.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Phil! We appreciate it! So glad he’s enjoying the program! We love having him!

Suzy Duncan 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Can't rate the Althete Academy enough. Thank you to all the team.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thank Suzy! We appreciate it!

Becky Cameron 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending The Athlete Academy for a few months now. He enjoyed his first few sessions so much he asked to increase the frequency almost immediately. Not only has he noticed improvements in his performance and understanding of training techniques but he has also made new friends and feels supported and encouraged by the coaches. As a parent I have been very impressed with communication and positivity from Rob and the team. The coaches are all excellent role models and are teaching skills and habits for life.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Becky! This means a lot to us! So glad to hear he’s enjoying it so much and seeing the benefits in his performance already!

Samuel MacDonald 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: As a participant of Athlete Academy for the past 2 years I can confidently say it's been a very good investment. The coaches create an enjoyable environment and has really helped me develop healthy lifestyle habits within the gym environment which has transferred onto the field. The programme has really built my physical strength as well as my confidence as a person. I would highly recommend the Athlete Academy to every young person.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much Samuel! That means a lot to the coaching team. So glad to hear you’ve improved your habits and strength and are seeing the benefits on the rugby pitch!

Kirsteen Watson 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Both my children are in Athlete Academy. We have been so impressed with the progress they have made. The coaching staff are absolutely fantastic and work so well with the children! Would definitely recommend.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou Kirsteen! That means a huge amount to us! So glad to hear about their progress and your positive experiences so far!

Gail Burchill 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend The Athlete Academy. The programme and staff have always placed my child at the centre and supported him as an individual. They have also supported us, his parents, providing lots of great advice and information.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Gail! Great to hear how beneficial you’ve found the program!

ABS 71 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter who plays football started attending in March 2025 and is loving every second of it. She’s excited to go to each session and is buzzing afterwards, as she strives towards achieving some goals we’ve set to help improve performance on the pitch that will also have health and wellbeing benefits. From the direct support and encouragement of the coaches during the workout sessions to ongoing useful emails I can’t recommend the Athlete Academy highly enough.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou for the review! So glad to hear she’s enjoying the sessions! It’s just a matter of time before she sees the results on the football pitch! It’s great to have more female footballers in the program!

Ross Veitch 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Having coached at the athlete academy for the past 6 months I can wholeheartedly say that it is a phenomenal program. With every coach coming from a different background it has been amazing to learn new coaching techniques and information about sports that I would have never of known previously. Rob is always considering new ideas on how to improve and run the AA which continues evolving each week. By making these changes it ensures everything runs smoothly and the athletes get the most out of their sessions. I've loved coaching here and look forward to carry on doing so. Well done to Rob and the rest of the team

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The Athlete Academy

Thankyou Ross! I appreciate your feedback as you see the full picture of what we do! It’s great to have you on the team!

neil macleod 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been going to the athlete academy for sometime now. He absolutely loves going, which is the main thing for me as a parent that he enjoys learning how to use equipment and work out correctly without causing injury to himself. Learning from a young age is so important. Athlete academy sets the standard in youth development and training. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks for the review Neil! So glad he enjoys it so much! As you say so important that kids learn proper technique and progression to prevent injuries and set them up with good habits for life!

Lyndi Smith 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: The Athlete Academy has been great for my son over the last year, there has been a huge improvement in his strength, speed and conditioning. Rob is really responsive to any queries and always keen to offer good advice and suggestions. The team up app is also easy to use for booking your sessions. The recognition for the number of sessions attended is also a nice touch for the athletes. Definitely recommend if you want to give your child some extra support on top of their day to day training.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much for the great feedback Lyndi! So glad he’s seeing the benefits to not only his speed but also his strength and conditioning on the rugby pitch!

Alcatraz Edinburgh locksmiths 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: My child loves going to the Athletic Academy. He's made quite a bit of progress in a short period of time. Not only do they build the kids strength and speed, they educate them on how to use thier bodies more efficiently. The kids get educated too on the importance of nutrition, which is great. My son has tried a few things recently that he wouldn't have tried before. Rob and the team are super friendly and approachable for the kids. Top class

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Danny! So glad to hear he’s enjoying it and you’re seeing some benefits already - especially in his speed and strength! Great to hear his nutrition is changing too!

Lachlan Gillies 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter is a netball player who attended the Athlete Academy over several years for strength and conditioning training. The Academy was a central resource in her development and success. Not only did it help with her overall physical development, but it also played a huge role in injury prevention, ensuring she could train and compete strongly and safely. She developed a sound understanding of training techniques and best practices, which gave her the confidence to apply these outside of her regular sessions when training on her own and she has now carried all the learning forward, integrating this foundation into her current S&C regime as an adult athlete. Thanks Rob and everyone at Athlete Academy for your support and the part you all played in elevating her to becoming an athlete at the senior international level at such a young age. Can’t recommend you guys enough.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Lachlan! So pleased to see her progression onto performing at the senior international level whilst avoiding injuries!

Richard Creanor 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son enjoys the sessions, good variety in exercises and excellent instructor to participant ratio. Seeing real progress in terms of muscle strength, and and sport and growing related injuries.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much Richard glad to hear Fletcher is seeing improvement in his strength and seeing his growth related injuries improving!

Ewan Watt 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our son's main sporting interests are football and athletics. He has been attending The Athlete Academy for 10 months, working through a personalised training plan under the supervision of the coaching team. This improvement in core fitness and strength has resulted in him participating at a high level in two very different sporting disciplines. He is now a national champion in his age group in indoor athletics. We firmly believe his efforts at Athlete Academy, with the support of his coaches, are fundamental to this improvement.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks you so much Ewan! Great to hear how the program has benefitted his performance!

Helena Baranowska 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very informative and encouraging staff. A great set up for children and teenagers.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks for the review!

Ilona Lyzwinska 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: We have been following The Athlete Academy for a long time! Now, after overcoming all side obstacles my son finally joined the Academy! Adam is a passionate footballer and hardly ever any other sport activity grabs his attention. But knowledge and experience and trainings which Ben presented Adam on “on the ramp” session left him so impressed! Adam is so excited and never seen him so motivated and impatient to start his new adventure! No doubts will be many thank yous words of gratitude!

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The Athlete Academy

Hi Ilona! Thanks for the great review! We’re glad his schedule cleared up and he’s able to join us! Looking forward to seeing his progress!

Colin Nicolson 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I've been so impressed with the set up at the Athlete Academy. My son has been in for a few sessions now and loved it. Colin

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Colin! Glad he’s enjoying it so far!

Malcolm Bell 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to the team at Athletic Academy, for helping my son Harris achieve his rugby scholarship at Strathallan school, 200 plus sessions and he enjoyed every one of them. Fantastic team of coaches past and present !

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Malcolm so glad to hear about his progress in rugby!

Graeme Torrance 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: My son absolutely loves attending the Athlete Academy, the coaches are very knowledgeable, very approachable and very encouraging. It is great knowing he is in the best environment to help him reach the best version of himself.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Graeme! Glad to hear it!

Tom Foulds Sports Performance 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Having coached at The Athlete Academy for around a year, I can wholeheartedly recommend the program for your young athlete. The fun, relaxed environment combined with sector-leading knowledge and coaching creates the perfect recipe to allow young people to reach their athletic potential, not to mention educate them on how to go about their training which can benefit an individual throughout their life. The emphasis on lifestyle habits such as sleep, nutrition and recovery is a vital part of the program and allows the athletes to make the most of their sessions while learning the importance of these aspects within their schedule. Why would you gamble on something as important as the physical development of a youngster? Trust the best!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks mate!

Orestis Andreou 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I worked at AA for almost three years, starting as an intern and later becoming a coach. Having been involved since nearly the beginning, I can confidently say that the facilities, systems, service, and coaching are on par with the best out there. While the physical improvements are impressive, the greatest value I’ve witnessed is in the personal growth of the kids. Seeing them mature into autonomous, responsible individuals—both on and off the pitch—is the most rewarding part of the journey. Couldn’t recommend more highly!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Orestis!

gordon mowat 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have worked with the athlete academy for the previous two years, working with countless athletes and some of the best practitioners in youth sports development. So I feel there is value in leaving some feedback for prospective clients and practitioners hoping to work with the academy. My background has largely involved working in strength and conditioning for athletes of all levels, grassroots to olympians. I joined the academy having previously helped to create a similar programme. I can honestly say this is the best programme for young athletes you will find in Scotland (and probably beyond). Rob has developed a programme which constantly evolved and is 100% focused on delivering the best experience for its athletes. The curriculum accounts for all levels, from young beginners with zero experience to high level athletes competing nationally and internationally. Rob's involvement in the LTAD means that he is constantly upskilling himself and enhancing the programme. Winning the uksca youth coach of the year in 2024 shows how highly regarded the academy is. Athletes will be welcomed to a friendly environment with passionate and skilled coaches. As a staff member coming to the academy with alot of previous experience, I couldn't have predicted how much I would learn. From regular staff training to talking shop with like-minded coaches, this is a learning environment that truly brings out the best in its staff. Even whilst working full time, I have travelled to Edinburgh from Dundee every week because of how much experience I gain each week and the enjoyment I take from seeing young athletes thrive. The academy has been a springboard for staff who have eventually moved on to different roles in the industry, and there is no doubt that the experience gained her has advanced our own prospects. I would very strongly recommend the academy for parents who want their kids to start their sporting career in the best possible way, and beyond sport the life skills gained from the academy will create a strong foundation for youngsters, physically and mentally. For aspiring coaches and experienced coaches, I would encourage you to reach out to Rob if you wish to gain experience and where there are job openings I would encourage you to apply. As I move onto the next chapter in my career I will keep in touch with the academy and will look forward to seeing how it continues to evolve in the future.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou so much for your time, energy and effort Gordon

Dean Wilson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Charlie has now been recognised for his 50th session by the athlete academy. I can honestly say he is 5 times stronger, that second faster, and most importantly, doing things right with the right technique shown by his great coaches. THANKS GUYS

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou very much for the great review Dean! So glad to hear he’s seeing the improvement in his strength but also on the pitch in his football too!

Tony Mcaleese 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Christie has been attending the athlete academy for over a year now and really enjoys the sessions. He loves the small group environment and is learning great techniques which I can see during his football games. The sessions are always available to book around our busy week which is great. Would definitely recommend Rob and team 100%

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Tony!

Katy Watt 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending Athlete Academy twice weekly since May. He loves it! We have noticed a difference in his goalkeeping - he jumps higher, kicks further and his reflexes are quicker. He is also feeling stronger and getting PBs in his athletics. I like the focus on injury prevention, as well as sleep and nutrition.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Katie!

ss k 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My 14 yr old has been training at Athletes Academy for 2 months now and is absolutely loving it. We have already seen a massive benefit through her speed, agility and strength. Even through an injury, the team have customised a fitness schedule to focus on rehabilitation while still mentainging strength throughout her body. The team are doing a fantastic job and they are also making sure the sessions are fun. Looking forward to seeing what's to come ☺️

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The Athlete Academy

Thankyou very much!

Brian Arnott 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic facility providing top class coaching and development for our son Callum. Tailored plans for each child with a clear pathway and benchmarking to track progress. Callum plays football snd golf and is 9. He loves the classes, so much so he asked to move to twice weekly. Enjoys being in competition with himself. Always encouraged to be the best version of himself. Highly recommend Rob & his team 5*

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much!

Stuart T 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending the Athlete Academy for over six months now and thoroughly enjoys it. It is a fantastic initiative that provides a safe and knowledgeable environment for aspiring young athletes to develop. Highly recommended for any sports loving youngster!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Stuart!

James Kerr 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son Reuben loves his sessions with the athlete academy, he's not been going for too long but the difference in confidence and pre match preparation is much better!!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much James! Glad to hear it’s paying off already

kingsley Osagie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Since my boy Joined few weeks ago, he is more comfortable on the ball and there is massive improvement in his speed and agility. Thanks team Athlete Academy.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Kingsley!

Jason Fogarty 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending Athlete Academy for over a month now and already we can see improvements to him not just physically but also in his confidence levels

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The Athlete Academy

Amazing thanks Jason!

Craig Cavin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Angus has learned a lot from his first few months at the academy with Rob and team. I can see him getting stronger and stronger each week. The instructors are very patient with the young boys

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Craig!

Paul Bungay 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rob and the team at Athlete Academy are brilliant. they have helped my son in so many ways with both his strength and fitness as well as injury care and prevention which was a big problem for him. thanks

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Paul!

Amy Dey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son, 11, started Athlete Academy at the start of the year. He was looking to build body awareness and strength as well as work on his speed. He is loving his sessions! He talks about the coaches very highly - they are great combination of fun and knowledgeable. He loves following the weekly sessions and seeing his progression. The weekly tests are also well varied and he really looks forward to pushing himself to see if he can do better than last time. Athlete Academy is a great set up for any young athletes looking to improve their performance but in a fun and age appropriate way.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Amy!

Charlene Matsekete 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great place for young athletes. Saw a great improvement in my son's endurance.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Charlene

Roopa Joshi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent place for kids to improve their fitness...My son has been enjoying to workout here for more than a year now..The staff are very encouraging and motivating.. The admin are also very considerate at times when we are out on family outings to manage the fees accordingly.....Overall a big thank you to the coaches!!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Roopa!

Lisa & Jamie Caffrey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Our son has been attending Athlete Academy for a little over six months. In addition to the physical benefits we can see a real improvement in the confidence he has about what his body can achieve, we can also see mental growth and an understanding that practice is required to see improvement.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks for the great feedback!

grainne morrison 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend athlete academy for young athletes in sport to improve their strength and fitness. The team know what they are doing, are very knowledgable and helpful. The team make the sessions worthwhile and enjoyable and keep them wanting to return each session.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Grainne!

Ross Duke 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Athletic Academy to anyone who’s looking to work on their general fitness and improve their performance! My son loves his sessions, I have noticed a significant improvement all round & he feels he has too. The team of coaches are great & always makes the sessions enjoyable! Definitely worth the investment!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Ross!

Max Addey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A great example of LTAD work done well. Simple, effective structures put in place to allow the athletes to understand how and why movements are done all underpinned by excellent coaching. Top work!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Max!

Anne Hutchison 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I interned as a coach with athlete academy. The system is an extremely organised and effective way of training youth athletes. Training was individualised to the capability of each athlete and progressed in a systematic way to achieve optimal results. I learned a lot about the training requirements of youth athletes and the importance of programming with a long term plan. Additionally, coaching complex strength exercises to youth athletes, with no gym experience, greatly improved my communication skills. It’s a great environment with a great team of coaches :)

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The Athlete Academy

Thank you Anne!

Mark Silver 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My 10 year old son has been doing this for just over a year. As a younger athlete I wasn’t sure what benefit he would get but I’m blown away by his detailed tracked progress. The Coaches are great and the programs are incredibly well thought through and structured. I can’t wait to see how he develops and grows over the coming years.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Mark!

Kaipara Academy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rob has been a superb mentor and sounding board over the last few years. His passion and vision for supporting young athletes is so impressive. Rob has helped me hugely with implementing systems and practical strategies in our programme. Rob is very easy to chat with and a one of the top coaches I have worked with in the youth athlete space.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks mate!

Lewis Fox 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rob has a wealth of experience coaching youth athletes and ever growing knowledge of building a business in the youth athlete development space. When looking to grow Physical Performance Academy (a similar business), Rob supported me as a mentor and helped significantly with: - programme management - management of staff and quality of coaching - on boarding clients - transition to a our own facility Rob is a great guy and excellent mentor. I'd highly recommend working with Rob to help enhance your career as a self employed coach/business owner.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Lewis!

Mariann Dodds-Miklosik 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Rob provides a fantastic opportunity for youth athletic development by offering his expertise and experience. He is friendly, approachable and have a depth of understanding of how our young wanna be athletes need to fill the gap where the school/club system may under prepare them in their physical development. Thank you. We will be back.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Mariann!

Akkil Srinaath 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had the opportunity to spend a few days at the Athlete Academy with Rob Anderson, his team and the young athletes who train there. This was probably one of my most memorable and insightful experiences during the three years I spent in the UK as I am an S&C. Rob was friendly, easy to interact with, and very open about sharing the systems his Academy follows. Having the holistic approach of exercise, nutrition and developing good habits at such a young age was amazing to see. With my Interest in youth fitness, spending time with Rob and his Academy inspired me to start something similar in Chennai, India and develop the young athletes in my country!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Akkil!

Saran Teja 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have been incredibly fortunate to get an internship journey with Athlete academy under mentorship and Rob Anderson and his team.Their work caught my attention and interest which made me travel all the way from london to Edinburgh every week just to be a part of it . And now i can confidently say that my decision to make the journey was undoubtedly worthwhile. From day 1 it’s nothing short of extraordinary , i was struck by the flawless organisation and seamless implementation of their strategies . What’s truly remarkable is how they navigate through highly complex area of youth development domain with such clarity relying on data -backed insights every step of the way. As an inspiring coach , Shadowing experienced coaches and witnessing young athletes take charge of their training with such independence speaks about the simplicity of curriculum and also it’s inspiring . So far my time with Athlete academy has been eye opening experience and i am truly grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow in such a supportive and innovative environment .

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The Athlete Academy

Thankyou Saran!

Tommy Munday 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: A really awesome programme ran by top people. I spent the day with Rob and the Athlete Academy coaches on a study visit and learned loads about long term athletic development on both a theoretical and practical basis. Rob’s programme is simple, effective and evidence-based, and the youth athletes I met were highly engaged in the sessions and programme. This was a perfect example of how to run a highly effective youth athletic development programme, and I had some immediate take-aways to apply in my own practice. I couldn’t recommend learning from Rob and the Athlete Academy programme enough. Great stuff!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Tommy!

joey cowie 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Athletic Academy to any kids who are keen to work on their general fitness and athleticism and improve their general sporting performance. My boys have loved their sessions and I have noticed a significant improvement in their confidence and enjoyment in sport as a result. The coaches are all friendly, fun and extremely encouraging regardless of the baseline level of fitness. Well worth the investment!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Joey!

Kim Lawlor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Our 11 year old son started with The Athlete Academy just shy of 3 months ago. In that short time, the change in his self esteem and confidence is unbelievable. Even his teacher and friends have noticed! It’s so easy for kids to fall down the “gaming” hole these days, and we didn’t realise how detrimental it was becoming for his mental health. Training twice a week with the Athlete Academy has given him real focus and drive. He absolutely loves going to his classes. All the trainers and orher kids are fantastic too. A very welcoming environment I’d recommend to everyone for their kids!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Kim!

Duncan Hodge 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Quality set up and people. Highly recommend.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Duncan!

Donald Snodgrass 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Hugely impressed with the work Rob has done at Haddington rugby club. From the strategy of how to shape an overall programme for different age groups to hands on delivery, been great.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Donald!

Michelle Wales 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been going along to Athlete Academy for over a year, his development and growth has been incredible in his time there. The coaches provide a great space, routines and environment, easily my sons favourite class to attend, and teaching life skills!

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Michelle so glad to hear he’s enjoying the program so much!

Alison Fulton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son loves these sessions. They have really helped with his competitive cycling and the focus on nutrition is great. High recommends.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Alison!

A Goyal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Athlete Academy is my son’s favourite place to be. Trainers are so helpful, knowledgeable and supportive - they not only guide you what equipments to use and how but also help you keep track of healthy habits. I will highly recommend every parent to consider their child to have a session or two with Rob and his trainers to keep your child’s healthy habits and growth in check.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Aakanksha!

Mark Dymond 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The athlete academy helped my son recover from persistent issues with Severs Disease through strengthening, education and regular monitoring. I really saw a difference in his overall strength and confidence on the football pitch. A great way to introduce kids to strength and conditioning training in a safe and controlled environment, learning skills for life.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Mark!

David 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Three months in and already some great results. Different type of fitness to football training which is helping my 12yr old sons body strengthen as he grows. The whole team are a delight to work with and my son throughly enjoys his fitness program. Highly recommended

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much David!

Ross Taylor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: We really appreciate all the work that you and the other guys have put into James's development over the last two years. He is a totally different boy to the one that joined. His self confidence has grown massively, he's fitter, stronger and has really taken on the healthy eating habits. Hopefully this is something that he will maintain as he gets older.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks Ross great to hear such good feedback! Fantastic to hear his confidence growing too!

Graeme Laing 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I attended the Athlete Academy with my son for a skeletal age assessment. Before the appointment I was a little sceptical about the benefit of having the assessment as we already suspected our son was a late maturer. However, the assessment was hugely beneficial for a whole range of reasons. Having real, evidence based, information on his maturation stage will allow for our son’s athletics training to be properly adjusted to meet his specific requirements. Also, having insight into the timeline of future growth phases, will allow us to properly plan for this. Finally, the outcomes from the assessment, together with a helpful discussion with Rob, has given our son a huge amount of comfort about his development and what is still to come! I’d really recommend the assessment and the Athlete Academy to any young athlete.

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The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much Graeme! Glad we could help!

Laura Ferguson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been attending Athlete Academy for about 6 months. I can honestly say it has had an impact on every aspect of his life. He’s eating better, he’s sleeping better, he’s more confident and most of all he absolutely loves attending the classes and gets so much out of them. As a parent of a late developer who is completely obsessed with rugby it’s reassuring to know that he is being taught how to use his body properly. Having witnessed him recently backwards roll out of a tackle and pop straight back up to his feet, I can say with confidence the training he gets with Athlete Academy is invaluable. I can’t wait to see what my child can achieve with their support, guidance and encouragement.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Hi Laura! Thanks so much! It was great to have Harry down and he did so well!

Michelle Goonewardena 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: George has been attending since Feb 2023 and has just progressed onto a Development Athlete. We couldn't be prouder of him. He has gained so much in strength, fitness and knowledge. He has enhanced his football training whilst building muscle and preventing injury. He has been learning more about nutrition fuelling and recovery. I highly recommend Athletic Academy if you want to level up your kids training, get access to the best equipment and tracking data for your kids development.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Amazing thanks so much Michelle!

Gemma MacDonald 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Our son has been attending the Athlete Academy for almost a year now, starting out with one session a week and increased to two because he enjoyed it so much. The facilities are great and ethos even better. As well as seeing huge differences in physical strength, mobility, speed etc, we have observed an increase in self motivation, confidence, development of positive lifestyle habits and an increase in accountability for his own progression (in sport and at school). The coaches are fantastic and very approachable. Our initial intention in joining was to help build his athleticism, we didn't anticipate the value of the life long lessons/habits he would develop. It has been a worthwhile investment and one we would highly recommend.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Gemma!

Pamela Marr 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Daughter started at the athele academy 3 months ago and her strength has improved so much. Staff all friendly and welcoming and nothing is a problem.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou!

Kyle Kirkwood 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rob and his team have been incredible for my son’s development and recovery from severs the detail they have for each individual is very impressive

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Kyle!

Chrissie Joylin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good quality training for my son.He enjoys his training and can see good results.Glad we joined athletic evolution

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Chrissie!

Jumshed Chaudry 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent classes for my son Usman , detailed feedback , exercises relevant to the sport he does Fun environment Highly recommended

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Jim!

Stuart Gray 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son has been doing the classes for the past 4 months and is starting to see real improvement as a result

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Stuart!

Tania Rueda-Cornejo 2 years ago

Positive experience: It was so fun, I learn lots of stuff very interesting and helpful. thank you. Oscar

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou! Great to have you down Oscar! Hope to see you again soon!

Widening Participation Edinburgh Napier 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We used The Athlete Academy to support a visit from a local charity group to the ENGAGE gym. It was great for the young people to receive a structured session which focused on technique and also nutrition. The young people left feeling empowered and raised their confidence on their fitness levels and using the gym equipment. Would highly recommend! Thank you.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thankyou so much for your feedback!

Jen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: To have your kids taught proper gym technique in a safe and supportive environment is such a privilege. All with the added bonus of getting formal positive feedback backed with scientifically advanced data. Good for the kids and good for the parents. Win win.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Jen!

Steven Gilchrist 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend the Athlete Academy, Rob and his fellow coaches are brilliant, my son has been going to the Academy for 6 months now and the Improvement in his overall conditioning, speed etc is amazing

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Steven!

Ross McEwan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our son has been in the academy for two months now and when we asked for his thoughts, he said that he loves it. The routine, the challenge of the sessions and the character of each and everyone of the coaches are the reasons why he loves it. He’s always positive about getting in for his next session and comes out of each session on a high. He’s seen progression within his sports and developed a keen interest about his nutrition and sleeping habits. Having just completed his first review his progress is clearly documented in his data.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Ross! So glad to hear you’re all happy customers!

laura zanotti 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Rob highly enough. Our son's physical, mental and emotional development has grown together with his strength and resilience. Rob's and his capable team's knowledge have made him healthier, happier, more focused. His rugby has also benefited hugely from their input over the last two years. Son is committed to improving whilst mum and dad are shown the scientific evidence to keep supporting him. Excellent team.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Laura!

carn peaston 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son is not only enhancing his physical well-being but he is gaining a meaningful understanding that well-being is more than exercise. Sleep hygiene, nutrition, self-belief and mindset are all contributing factors in meeting the targets set within his personalised PT programme. In addition, as a parent, I have been able to reach out for guidance on how to support my son at home. I highly recommend Athletic Evolution to parents of children who have an interest in developing their well-being from highly skilled professional coaches.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Carn!

Adam Johnson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy to recommend Rob and the team of coaches at The Athletic Academy. Our son has learnt such a lot about using the gym in a healthy and safe way, consistent with his age, development, and chosen sport. The programme is one of a kind.

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Adam!

Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Athlete Academy provides a brilliant, friendly, inspiring and educational development programme; cleverly tailored to suit each individual child. My 12yr old son has benefitted hugely from Rob's support and advice, both physically and emotionally. He has been attending weekly sessions for a year now - although he would be there every day if he could! The improvement in his strength and speed, but more importantly in his resilience and confidence, have been wonderful to watch. He now takes a much more holistic view of his sports, understands how what goes into his body affects his output and knows the need for rest and recovery, all thanks to Rob. Highly recommend this service to any sports mad kids like mine and we'll be sticking with the sessions for the long run! Natasha Amos

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks so much Natasha!

Duncan McFadzean 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Our son has been training with Athlete Evolution for some months now. He loves the sessions and is seeing a great benefit his various sports. He likes the instructors and the hard work. From a parent's perspective we appreciate the flexibility if something comes up for us on our normal day for training, and we also like the advice that is given relating to non training aspects such as health, diet and wellbeing. Would definitely recommend. Thanks

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks very much Duncan!

Allyn Preece 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Athlete Academy is THE place to go for youth athletic development. Rob is an extremely knowledgable and engaging coach, and it is clear that the athletes love every session. There is a clear pathway for progression as the children improve, with one of the main goals being to reduce the risk of injury when playing sports, alongside boosting performance. Would absolutely recommend using their services!

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Allyn!

Jordan Welsh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rob at the Athlete Academy is a knowledgeable coach with a wealth of experience which shows. The Athlete Academy offers the highest level of coaching for it's youth athletes and is leading the way in Scotland

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Jordan!

Callum Stewart 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rob at the Athlete academy has set up a fantastic Strength and Conditioning coaching service for multi disciplinary youth athletes in Edinburgh. He has a wealth of knowledge and countless years experience working with kids, and it is strongly reflected at the athlete academy Not only has he set up and provided an excellent coaching service, but the work put in beyond the sessions is incredible. Helping young athletes to develop habits in nutrition and lifestyle that will not only set them.up.for success in sport, but later life ad well. Any parent who is looking to help their kid level up should get in touch with Rob - you can't go wrong!

The Athlete Academy
The Athlete Academy

Thanks Callum!

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