Our Coaching Team
The North Vancouver Tennis Centre has a staff of committed full-time professionals passionate about helping people experience enjoyment and improvement. We have produced top national and international tennis players and are a national leader in the development of Junior talent. All of our coaches have Tennis Canada certifications and follow coaching methodologies endorsed by Tennis Canada.
Wayne is Head of Coaching Development & Certification in BC. He has written coaching materials for multiple organizations and countries and is a popular speaker at international coaching conferences. His students have captured over 20 National titles (Junior & Wheelchair).
- Tennis Canada Certified National Level 4 Coach (Chartered Professional Coach ChPC)
- Certified by both PTR and USPTA (USA)
- 2 time winner of the Tennis BC High Performance Coach-of-the-Year
- 7 time winner of the Tennis Canada coaching excellence award
- 2 time runner-up for 3M National Development Coach-of-the-Year (nominated from all sports)
- 2009 Canadian Pro of the Year
- Inductee into the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame
In his Junior career, Jesse was ranked #1 in U18 provincially and represented BC at the National Championships. In adult provincial open play, he has been ranked in the top 5.
- Tennis Canada High Performance Coach 3 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Coaching Certification Assistant Course Facilitator
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
- Certified LePetit Tennis Instructor
- 2012 Tennis BC Community Coach-of-the Year award winner
Nick comes to us from Victoria. In his junior career, Nick was ranked #1 in U18 provincially and was a doubles finalist at the U18 nationals. He attended the University of Utah on a Division 1 tennis scholarship. He is currently one of the top Men’s Open players in BC
- Tennis Canada High Performance Coach 3 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Bachelors in Exercise Sports science
- 2012 Tennis BC High Performance Coach of the Year
- Provincial Training Centre Coach
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
- Tennis Canada Coaching Course Facilitator
Klaus has a wealth of experience as a tennis coach. He is the leader of our fitness, and Athletic Development programs and has advanced training in injury prevention, rehabilitation, weight training and personal training.
- Tennis Canada Coach 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Masters Degree in Physical Education from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany
- 2003 Tennis BC Community Coach-of-the-Year award winner
Todd was a professional Hockey player in the WHL before getting into tennis coaching and has coached in Canada and Japan.
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- 2013 Tennis BC Community Coach-of-the year award winner
Katie has just returned from playing at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she was on a tennis scholarship and was a 2-time MVP.
• Tennis Canada Club Professional 1 Certification
• Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
• Tennis Canada Club Professional 1 Certification
