Members of the Croxley community are in mourning after the sudden passing of former coach Wayne McDonald.
Wayne sadly died on April 14 at the age of 46 following a short illness, leaving behind his wife Melissa and four sons. He was a coach for Rickmansworth Tennis Club and had previously coached at several local schools, as well as Croxley and Sarratt Tennis Club.
Tributes to Wayne have flooded in from the many people he coached.
One young tennis player, nine-year-old Ben, said: “He taught me thousands of skills and made me a better tennis player.”
Mike Coster, chairperson of Croxley and Sarratt Tennis Club, said: “Wayne coached at Croxley Tennis Club for 23 years. He was an exceptional coach and a truly nice man. He was always patient, caring and kind.
“He was particularly gifted with the coaching of our junior members and at the local schools. The comments that we have heard from juniors, parents, helpers, and our now adult members who were coached and guided by him, have been truly heart-warming.
“Wayne’s legacy will be the love of tennis that will continue to live on in those he coached, and all the young people he helped to grow and succeed in their game. Our thoughts and love go to Melissa and their four boys.”
A JustGiving page has been set up to help Wayne’s family at this difficult time. To donate, please visit bit.ly/40NZirY
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