Tennis Coaches

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 Elderton ChPC. - Tennis Director

Wayne Elderton 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

Jesse Evans - Director of Adult & Junior Recreational Tennis

Jesse Evans 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

Klaus Schlotz - Senior Tennis Professional

Klaus Schlotz 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 Crowther - Competitive Program Coordinator

Todd Crowther 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 Benn - Tennis Professional

Katie Benn 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.