Welcome to RW Tennis, where our mission is to provide top-quality tennis instruction for players of all skill levels. We are committed to helping our students achieve their goals, whether they are just starting out or looking to take their game to the next level.

Our approach to coaching is based on the belief that every player has unique strengths and abilities. Unlike golf, where technique is paramount, we encourage our players by focusing on their existing skills and less on technical jargon. Our coaching style is centered around helping each player understand what they need to do in order to achieve their short and long-term goals.

At RW Tennis, we believe in a personalised approach to coaching. Our team is dedicated to providing individualised attention to every student, whether it's through private lessons or group classes. Our goal is to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all our players.

Ryan's Achievements

Our founder, Ryan, has a wealth of experience as both a player and a coach. As a former competitive player, he brings a deep understanding of the game and a passion for helping others succeed. Ryan's coaching achievements include working with players of all ages and skill levels, and his dedication to player development is evident in the progress of his students.

 

Ryan Wilson

PTR TTE Intermediate Instructor

LTA Development Coach 

 

- Took up Tennis at Hythe Tennis Club at 15 years old, whilst recovering from a nasty football injury (Hythe Town U16s) ⚽

- Started coaching lessons on a Saturday morning with then coaches Neil Forsdike and Colin Paine 🎾

- Achieved Senior Status at 15 years old (to play/compete with Adult members) 

- Most Improved Junior Boy 2002 trophy 🏆 

- Winner of The Nora Thompson Cup with Doubles partner David Reed (Junior Senior Tournament) 🏆

- Aegon U18 Team Tennis Regional (Kent) Winners 🏆 

- Competed at The Eastbourne International U18s Doubles at the prestigious Devonshire Park (Rothesay International)

- Winner of the Annual Hythe Lawn Tennis Club Junior Tournament (U18) 🏆

- Winner of the Hythe LTC Men's Single Plate (against David Wilson) 🏆

- Runners Up in the Annual Hythe LTC Mixed Doubles Tournament with Laura Brazier 🥈

- In 2005, completed the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) Teaching Tennis Essentials Coaching course and achieved the highest available pass for an under 18 (Intermediate) with coaches Phil Vivian and Andy Dowsett 🎓

- Later the same year, took the Lawn Tennis Association's Tennis Assistant qualification with Sue Bamford 🎓

- Became a full time tennis coach at Hythe Lawn Tennis Club, under then Head Coach Nick Skelton 🎾

- Coached at the La Manga Club in Spain (ITF World Masters Tour location) in 2005 and 2006 🇪🇸

- In 2007, completed the Development Coach Award (Level 3) at The Canterbury Indoor Tennis Centre with Mike Barrell 🎾

- Went on to coach across Kent at Bethersden Tennis Club with Tom Carlton, Biddenden Tennis Club with Sue Bamford, Otford Tennis Club and Knockholt Tennis Club (Sevenoaks area) with Mary Evans 🌍

- Became Head Coach at Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club, as well as Headcorn Cricket & Tennis Club 🎾🏏

- Competed in Aegon Team Tennis for Staplehurst Cricket & Tennis Club and achieved a personal best County Ranking of 75 and was in the top 1000 players in the country (National Ranked) 🎾

Join Us Today!

Ready to take your tennis game to the next level? Sign up for a lesson or class with RW Tennis and start your journey towards improvement and success.