MANOR Park’s Chris Skinner picked up the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Lawn Tennis Association’s inaugural coach of the year award for 2014.

As well as being head coach at the Malvern club and inspiring players of all ages and abilities, he has represented Herefordshire and Worcestershire teams over the years.

Skinner was county over 35s captain, 18 and under and 14 and under skipper as well.

He is also a tutor for the Tennis Foundation, delivering education courses for teachers in primary and secondary schools.

Skinner has added to his extensive achievements by becoming a qualified LTA referee.

Partnered by Manor Park’s Paul Burgess, he won the Herefordshire and Worcestershire county doubles title.