Warwick Bashford's Page

I really took my destiny into my own hands once and for all when I hired Warwick Bashford as my private coach. I was the only one in my age group to take that step. I had plunged, and now I had to swim! But a few months later, I saw results: a change had definitely occurred. It actually wasn’t all tennis-related. A lot of it was psychological. Learning to take risks taught me how to move forward. Career best ranking WTA tour # 1. - Amelie Mauresmo (France)


Internationally recognized as one of the world’s top tennis coaches, Warwick Bashford is acknowledged not only for his abilities as a tennis consultant, he is also recognized as a visionary and master motivator, inspiring people from all walks of life.

Born in South Africa and educated in England, Warwick began his career in tennis on the European Circuits. At the age of 18, Warwick's dream of becoming a professional player was shattered when his body and back constantly gave in to the high demands of professional tennis.

With an ATP ranking amongst the top thousand in men's tennis, Warwick decided to become a tennis coach. His real interest was in the technical, psychological and physiological intricacies of the game.

After graduating and achieving the highest coaching qualifications from the Lawn Tennis Association in England, Warwick decided to further his coaching experience at the well known Paris based Bollettieri Tennis Academy in France.

As an apprentice Warwick was a quick learner becoming fluent in French in only six months. It was at the French Open Warwick really got a taste of professional coaching when he was asked to help Michael Chang prepare for Roland Garros.

During nine years, Warwick went on to coach club tennis in France, honing his skills until an opportunity early in 1997, when one of France's top female juniors, Amelie Mauresmo asked him to become her personal tennis coach.

For the next ten years Warwick’s tennis and consulting expertise was sought after not only by tennis clubs but also world ranked players including Marcos Baghdatis in 2003 when he became the world's #1 ITF junior.

Warwick is both an ATP & WTA tour coach. He also is a certified professional tennis coach and member of the PTR. (Professional Tennis Registry for International tennis coaches - USA & France)

In 2003 Warwick moved to America and continued his coaching and consulting services for juniors and clubs alike. Today Warwick is based in Anderson, South Carolina with his wife and family.

In 2007 Warwick created the CarolinaEliteTennisAcademy.com, also based in Anderson, SC.

In 2008 Warwick created 24hTennis.com: 'A tennis social network for players, coaches, clubs, schools and colleges'.

In 2008 Warwick created Champion People.com: 'Discovering the champion within you'.