about Andy
Sports Therapist (BSc Hons) & Strength & Conditioning Specialist (MSc)
Andy Smith is a High Performance Coach with over a decade of experience supporting athletes, clubs and high-performing professionals across multiple sports & disciplines.
With a background in clinical rehabilitation (Sports Therapy, BSc Hons) and human performance science (Strength & Conditioning, MSc), Andy blends academic expertise with real-world coaching to deliver structured, evidence-based programmes that drive measurable results.
He specialises in helping individuals and teams develop:
Strength, Power, Speed
Conditioning, Sports Readiness
Robust, Long-Term Results
A Scientific Approach to Performance
Every programme Andy designs is shaped by:
- biomechanics
- sports science principles
- clinical reasoning
- real athlete data
- long-term development models
This ensures training is not only effective, but also:
- personalised
- technically sound
- progression-led
- sustainable under pressure
Whether it’s an elite athlete in-season, a club implementing a performance pathway, or an executive balancing training around high-level career demands, the approach remains the same:
clarity, structure and uncompromising standards.
Experience Across Elite & Amateur Sport
Andy has coached amateur to international athletes and teams across:
- Cricket
- Rugby Union
- Football
- Squash
- Hyrox / Hybrid Athletes
- Endurance Sport
Alongside this, he has delivered long-term performance support for organisations including:
- Scottish Water Polo
- Scottish Touch Rugby
- Caledonian Thebans RFC
- Local clubs, academies and schools
His work extends to the corporate world, coaching business owners, directors and senior executives who require high-performance training that fits around demanding schedules.
LIFT Gyms Edinburgh
Andy is the owner of LIFT Gyms, a high-performance strength facility in Edinburgh known for its elite equipment, structured environment and uncompromising coaching standards.
This facility acts as the physical base for countless athletes and teams, and serves as a training ground for developing modern S&C systems in real time.
This extends to being a trusted partner of the SRU to facilitate training sessions for elite international Rugby teams including:
- Australia
- Fiji Men & Women
- Chile
- Georgia
- Tonga
- Edinburgh Rugby
Coaching Philosophy
Andy’s coaching is built on four principles:
1. Evidence-Based Programming
Every decision is backed by research, data, and applied sport science.
2. Individualisation
Training is tailored to the athlete, the sport, and the season — no generic templates.
3. Technical Excellence
Biomechanics and movement quality drive long-term progress.
4. Performance First
Strength, speed, conditioning and robustness come before aesthetics — though improved physique is a frequent by-product.
Who Andy Works With
Elite Athletes aiming to compete and perform at higher levels
Rugby players & clubs needing structured S&C systems
Cricketers wanting strength, power & season-long durability
High-Performing Executives requiring intelligent, no-nonsense training
Teams & Organisations implementing long-term performance frameworks
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