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About TPA

OUR MISSION

The Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) is a member-based association devoted to growing the profession of tennis coaching across Canada. We strive to be a global leader in the coaching profession through world-class training and support.

Being an Active Certified Coach

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING ACTIVE AND CERTIFIED

We encourage all coaches to stay up to date with their safe sport and certification because it carries crucial advantages for themselves, the clubs they are employed by and the athletes they work with.

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TPA active certified coaches work in our communities and are accessible to all recreational players. Not only do they possess coaching skills of the highest quality, they are also trained to foster a safe and supportive environment.

Benefits and Services

WE MAKE IT WORTH YOUR WHILE
 

Being a TPA member isn't just about being certified, it also comes with a panoply of benefits. We want to be your gateway to a successful career in tennis by offering you liability insurance, discounted equipment, career services, world-class resources, and professional development opportunities.

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Our People

MEET OUR STAFF

Members of our TPA team are here to serve you and assist you along your coaching journey.

Marie-France Mercier

Director, Coaching Education and Services

mfmercier@tenniscanada.com

Washi Gervais

Manager, TPA Communication and Services

wgervais@tenniscanada.com

Isabella Baston

Advisor, Coach Development and Resources

ibaston@tenniscanada.com

William Beaulieu

Coordinator, Tennis Professionals Association

wbeaulieu@tenniscanada.com

Merhay Tesfa Endrias

Coordinator, Coach Services

mtesfa-endrias@tenniscanada.com

Mark Renneson

Head of Pickleball Coaching Education

mrenneson@tenniscanada.com

Alastair Millar

Consultant, Performance Coach 

Education

amillar_external@tenniscanada.com

MEET OUR ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Get to know the people providing their knowledge and expertise to help bring the TPA to new heights.

Claude Chartrand

Former Director of Racquet Sports at Midtown Le Sporting Club Sanctuaire

Danny Da Costa

CEO of the OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre

Gary Caron

Director of Athletics at the Granite Club

Jeannie Rohr

Manager of Coaching Education - Tennis BC

Karl Hale

President Premier Racquet Clubs

Ryan Schroffel

Tennis Manager & Head Coach at the Royal Glenora Club

Steve Wolf

Technical Director at Tennis New Brunswick

Uros Budimac

Head Tennis Professional at the Granite Club

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Be Part of Our Community

Add yourself to our TPA members only Facebook group to get exclusive information and access to promotions, contests, upcoming conferences, and much more.

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Pickleball Coach Education

Pickleball in Canada is on the rise and as the sport continues to attract new players, the need for high-quality instructors and coaches also grows. That’s why Pickleball Canada and the TPA have joined forces to develop Canada‘s first National Pickleball Coach Education Program.

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