Tennis is a growing sport on the Sunshine Coast in BC and the Suncoast Racquet Club is at the very heart of a growing tennis scene.
COACHING PROGRAMS:
As a non-profit, member-run organization it’s important as a Community Club that we offer our SunCoast BC youth the opportunity to discover the game of tennis or improve their skills – they’re the future! But we also offer coaching for all adults as well - whether you've just moved to the Coast and want to join the club for regular tennis, have just picked up a racquet after way too long, just want to brush up on your skills and techniques, or would like to learn the game you've come to the right place!
We have year-round TPA certified coaches and instructors. Our Sr. Club Coach, Jacques Joyal, has been with the club since 2008. Our newest addition, Daniela Jones, has been coaching for over 7 years in Ecuador and has brought her enthusiasm and expertise to join us as a Jr. Pro. Keith Lewis, also Jr. Pro has been a member on and off since the "Bubble Days" of tennis. Kelly Pham is our on-Coast Instructor and Petra Hartman our visiting Instructor. Simi Athwal and Dave Munro are also qualified as Tennis Assistants. These amazing people are at the centre of our coaching programs and tennis camps. As an Instructor, Kelly Pham can help you with youth and adult beginner to intermediate coaching. With Daniela's additional 7+ years of coaching experience in Ecuador, she can coach different skill levels for youth and adults, and she is determined to add Canada's TPA Level 1 Coaching certification to her coaching experience. Jacques, Keith and Daniela are on hand to help whether you want to be coached one-on-one, semi-private or in small groups for any skill level up to professional.
For individual coaching, feel free to connect with the coaches directly by phone or text. Jacques can be contacted at: 604-741-7858; Keith can be reached at 604-885-8185; Daniela can be reached at 604-989-5901. Contact Kelly at 780-935-5418.
Coaching is open to anyone interested in tennis. We welcome non-members.
The majority of our coaching programs take place indoors at our community indoor tennis centre at Suncoast Racquet Club, 6000 Lighthouse Avenue, Sechelt. There is usually an outdoor summer program for youth in Gibsons as well.
What to bring? We can supply all tennis equipment. Please bring/change into indoor sport, non-marking shoes. Bring your refreshments, and if you have a racquet that's great. If not, the Coach has racquets you can use in the session. Balls for lessons are provided by the Club.
Adult Programs are always available, just based on interest. Contact coach@srctennis.ca for information or connect with a coach directly.
Adult Tennis Coaching Program - Improvers/Refreshers - this course requires experience and the ability to rally. Lessons can be for anyone 2.5 - 5.5.
Adult Tennis Coaching Program - Beginners - this course is designed for complete beginners and can start with an Instructor if desired.
Our coaches can provide sessions for all skill levels, all ages.
Individual coaching with Club Coaches are also available on request & subject to separate payment.
For dates, information and booking online go to: https://clubspark.ca/suncoastracquetclub/Coaching
Youth Development
Our resident Sr. Club Coach Jacques and Jr. Club Pro Daniela Jones provide weekly coaching programs for various age groups and abilities. Jacques is always talent-spotting for our Future Youth Stars, so if you are interested or have a budding tennis player in the family, do get in touch. With Daniela joining our team, she available for lessons during the day and evenings.
We also have two support Youth Funds to help families financially with tennis coaching for young tennis players who have been assessed by Jacques. If he believes they have real potential and the drive to go far with the game, we offer either of our two funds. These are our general SRC Youth Fund and the Paul Meyer Endowment Scholarship Fund. We are also always looking for more donations to these funds as we wish to provide as much financial assistance as possible to truly eager, talented tennis youth with a future in tennis.
To find out more about either of these funds - either for donations to the fund or how to apply for funds - please email our Club Chair, Tamara F. Jacobsen, at chair@srctennis.ca and she will guide you through the process.
Our Coaching Team:
Jacques Joyal - Senior Club Professional
Keith Lewis -Junior Club Professional
Daniela Jones - Junior Club Professional
Kelly Pham - Tennis Instructor
Dave Munro - Tennis Community Facilitator
Simi Athwal - Tennis Community Facilitator