The coaching programme at HTTC is provided by Rise Up Racket Sports. We aim to offer sessions for players of all ages and abilities in a friendly and welcoming environment and pride ourselves on making sessions fun and inclusive. We have worked hard over the last few years to further develop our inclusive tennis programme and we are proud to say we now run 4 sessions a week working closely with local groups and schools. 

For any general enquiries, please email hello@riseupracketsports

To book please visit www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/riseupracketsports

Meet the coaching team:

Name: Edd Whetton

Role: Rise Up Racket Sports Director

Qualification: Level 3 coach,  Spanish qualification of Director de tennis and USPTA America Elite Professional. 

Profile:

With over a decade of experience in coaching, Edd is a dedicated and passionate leader in the world of racket sports. As the Director of Rise Up Racket Sports, he has been instrumental in growing and developing club programs that foster skill, inclusion, and a love of the game. Since 2013, Edd has specialized in coaching players of all ages and abilities, from toddlers as young as 2 years old to elite County and Regional-level athletes, as well as International wheelchair players and adults with learning disabilities.

Edd's coaching philosophy emphasizes accessibility, empowerment, and holistic player development, striving to create environments where every individual can thrive regardless of their background or ability. In recognition of his impact and excellence in coaching, Edd was named runner-up in the LTA National Coach of the Year Award in 2022, after winning both the County and Regional stages.

With a career built on nurturing talent and expanding opportunities in racket sports, Edd continues to inspire athletes and fellow coaches alike, helping the next generation of players achieve their potential both on and off the court.

You can contact Edd on 07800 599057 or edd@riseupracketsports.com

Name: Carl Dignum

Role: Coach

Qualification: Level 3 coach

Profile: 

Carl has played tennis at HTTC since he was a junior and regularly competed for the teams. After a break to concentrate on his career in fitness where he was a manager at Livingwell Health clubs, he returned to the club as an assistant coach, and now has recenty taken his level 3 Coaching Qualification. He has a passion for coaching players of all ages and in particular, the inclusive sessions.