About R2R Tennis & Padel
Expert racket sports coaching across the East Midlands since 2006
At r2r tennis and padel
- R2R Tennis & Padel brings professional coaching in both tennis and padel to communities across Rutland, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire.
- What started as a passion for developing tennis players has grown into a complete coaching service for racket sports and now includes the UK’s fastest-growing sport, padel.
- Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up a racquet for the first time, a junior developing your game, or an experienced player looking to compete, we’re here to help you reach your potential in a supportive, professional environment.
Meet With Professional Coaching staff
R2R Tennis & Padel is built on the expertise and passion of our dedicated coaching staff. Every coach on our team brings years of experience, professional qualifications, and a genuine enthusiasm for helping players improve.
✓ LTA Certified Excellence
All our tennis coaches are accredited by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain. This means you’re learning from coaches who meet the highest professional standards in the sport.
✓ Padel Expertise
Our padel coaching team has trained extensively in the sport and understands exactly how to help players transition from tennis or start fresh as complete beginners. We make learning padel accessible, fun, and social.
✓ Experience Across All Ages
From 5-year-olds in their first mini tennis session to adults competing in local leagues, our coaches have the experience and qualifications to work with players at every stage of development.
✓ Personalized Approach
We don’t believe in generic coaching. Our team takes time to understand each player’s strengths, challenges, and goals—then creates a development plan that works for them.
✓ DBS Checked & Insured
All our coaches are DBS checked and fully insured, giving parents and players complete peace of mind.
✓ Passionate About Your Progress
Our coaches aren’t just qualified—they genuinely care about seeing you improve. They celebrate your wins, support you through challenges, and make every session something to look forward to.
Richard Wilson
R2R Owner, Tennis and BPCA Professional Coach
Richard founded R2R Tennis in 2001 after years leading sports facilities and building community tennis programmes across Leicestershire. Now equally passionate about padel, he’s grown a coaching network to meet rising demand. His experience makes him a driving force behind R2R’s inclusive, ever-evolving tennis and padel offerings.
Level 1 BPCA paddle coach
LTA Level 3
George Parker
BPCA -Professional Coach
George is a former world-ranked squash player with major international titles. His transition into coaching brings elite racket-sport experience into accessible padel sessions. With a background in high-performance environments, George adds serious competitive insight to R2R’s padel offering while keeping it grounded and community-focused.
Level 1 BPCA paddle coach
Level 2 squash coach
Darren Jones
BPCA Professional Coach
Darren brings hands-on padel coaching experience from Market Harborough Padel Club, where he’s worked with a wide range of players and session formats. Recently completing his Level 2 padel instructor training, Darren joins R2R with fresh insight, modern coaching ideas, and a real enthusiasm for growing padel within new club communities
Level 2 BPCA paddle coach
Peter Harding
Tennis Coach
Peter has coached in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire for over 19 years, having built multiple club programmes from the ground up. A former head coach at Thrapston Tennis Club, his experience includes leading award-winning sessions and guiding players into club and university competition across many generations.
LTA Level 3
Tom Bourne
Tennis and Padel Coach
Tom brings a decade of experience in school and academy sport, paired with padel competition at regional level and international training. His coaching draws from leadership roles and high-level play, making him a key part of R2R’s padel development at Rutland Watermill and in the wider padel scene
LTA Level 2
Mark Toms
Tennis Coach
Mark brings consistent coaching experience to R2R alongside his full-time career. He’s worked at Medbourne Tennis Club and beyond, balancing technical instruction with a down-to-earth approach that makes tennis accessible. His background makes him a dependable presence for players looking to develop through smaller, focused sessions.
LTA Level 2
Harvey Seel
Tennis Coach
Harvey’s coaching experience spans multiple R2R venues and includes a recent role in Greece with Mark Warner Holidays. As a former competitive school player, he now channels his experience into engaging juniors and beginners across camps and regular sessions — bringing energy and modern coaching to every court.
Monty Adams
Tennis Coach
Monty supports R2R’s coaching programme at Ketton with weekend sessions designed around individual player development. His experience includes private and group coaching, helping players build momentum over time. As a consistent presence in the local tennis scene, Monty brings reliability and tailored support to every on-court experience.
Mitch Cowdell
Tennis Coach
Mitchell brings 16 years of playing experience and over four years of coaching to R2R Tennis. Currently studying Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Northampton, he delivers positive, engaging sessions that build skills and confidence. Having been coached by R2R founder Richard Wilson, Mitchell now enjoys helping others grow their love for the game
ICA Instructor 1
Phil Watson
Performance Coach
Phil’s coaching builds on a 30-year RAF career and decades representing national and military teams. From playing Wimbledon grounds to padel development in Spain, his global experience translates into sessions rich in strategy, teamwork, and sportsmanship. He now shares that journey through coaching with R2R Tennis & Padel
BPCA paddle coach
LTA Level 3
Wendy Brown
Padel Coach
Wendy brings years of racket-sport experience across tennis, racquetball, and padel. A new coach, she draws on a lifetime of play to connect with others just starting their journey. Her experience as a player guides her supportive coaching approach, focused on encouraging participation at every level.
BPCA paddle coach
Our Services
- Private Coaching
- Group Coaching
- Tennis Camps
- School Programmes
- Padel Coaching