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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.
4,769 Number of TPA members in 2024
41% The TPA has seen a 41% increase in membership since 2021
250 Number of coaches in Canada with a Coach 3 or Coach 4 certification in 2024
67 Number of clubs and year-round facilities that had fully active certified TPA staff in 2024
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.
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.
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
Washi Gervais
Manager, TPA Communication and Services
Isabella Baston
Advisor, Coach Development and Resources
William Beaulieu
Coordinator, Tennis Professionals Association
Merhay Tesfa Endrias
Coordinator, Coach Services
Mark Renneson
Head of Pickleball Coaching Education
Alastair Millar
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
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.
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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