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About us

Bringing people together through racket sports across Flintshire & Cheshire West.

Our Mission

At Inclusive Rackets, we’re passionate about bringing the game to unexpected places from community courts to care homes.

Our mission is simple: if you want to pick up a racket, we’ll make it happen.

In 2020, we were proud to be recognised as runners-up for Tennis Wales Coach of the Year, celebrating our commitment to growing the game and breaking down barriers to participation.

Meet the team

All of our coaches are LTA Accredited.

Mike Herd

LTA Level 4 Tennis Coach

Mike, founder of Inclusive Rackets, has coached ages 4 to 104, from beginners to county players, in Greece, Italy, and beyond. He champions an inclusive environment for all.

Michaela McDonald

LTA Level 2 Tennis Coach

Michaela’s passion for inclusive tennis grew after increasing membership at her club. Now a qualified coach, she aims to make tennis inclusive to everyone in her community.

Carol Needham

LTA Level 2 Tennis Coach

Carol empowers players of all ages through tennis and walking tennis. Key to the Prime Video LTA Youth Girls programme, she’s won national awards for her innovative coaching.

Fred Tocque

LTA Level 2 Tennis Coach

Fred, once coached by Mike as a junior, has transitioned into coaching. He’s pursuing a degree in sports business, merging his love for sports with business knowledge.

In the community

One of our favourite sessions that we deliver is tennis in care homes. Mike recently featured on ITV and BBC. Check out the video below!

What people are saying…

My on court confidence has grown significantly

1:1 lessons with Mike have proved to be fun, creative, challenging and progressive. Not only does he work on teaching me new skills and enhancing old ones, he combines this with work on match play strategies and given me ways outside the lesson to work on mental strength and fitness. My on court confidence has grown significantly and I now feel that as a more mature player I can still learn and improve.

Kate Goldthorpe
Helsby Women's A Team Player

Sessions are fun and engaging

Mike is an amazing coach. Very passionate. His sessions are fun and engaging, he really cares about player development.

Donna Lynn
Parent

My son absolutely loves his lessons.

Mike is an inspirational coach. He’s patient and encouraging. My son absolutely loves his lessons.

Mandy Eagles
Parent

Encouraging individuals of all ages

Mike is very approachable, patient, encouraging individuals of all ages, abilities and fitness levels, to become the best player they can be. 

Cheryl Sharkey
Helsby Women's B Team Player