Tom Watson wins LTA Rising Star Award

Tom has shown creativity and innovation in their tennis community. Tom, who plays for Westbury Park TC, has been coaching young children with which he's had to keep high energy levels as well as a high pace to the sessions, in order to maintain interest and prevent the children from getting distracted.

Tom has regularly shown his capabilities as a tennis coach by adapting drills when they prove too difficult. He is also incredibly adept at making skill-based drills into fun games and challenges which his participants all enjoy.

Tom's nominee further explains 'One of Tom's participants during a summer camp, was an amputee and Tom displayed his awareness as a coach by catering the drills of the full groups in order to maximise inclusion. By setting the same drills for the whole group, it meant that at no point was this particular child left out and they could join in with every challenge, game and drill set by Tom.'

Wonderful equity Tom. The world needs more of you. Fantastic work and perfectly fitting award.

Congratulations Tom and safe travels. We'll see you on court when you return.