Our Coaches
| Contact Information | Role | Biography |
| Thomas Hawkins | MPTC Program Organizer | Thomas has been playing tennis since 1997 and became certified as a Tennis Instructor from Tennis Canada in July 2015. Thomas led the adult group lessons at the Mount Pearl Tennis Club in 2021 and 2022 and the pickleball program in 2025. Thomas is available for private or small group lessons from individuals looking to improve their game, or for beginners new to tennis. |
| Damon Pitts | Head Coach | Damon has been playing tennis since 2015, and has coached the junior program at the Mount Pearl Tennis Club since 2021. Damon officially became certified as a Tennis Canada Instructor in 2023 and Club Pro 1 certified in 2025. Damon is available for private or small group lessons for beginners and/or children looking to gain skill and enjoyment out of tennis. |
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| Assistant Coach | Kristina has been playing tennis since 2016 and pickleball since 2025. Kristina completed the Instructor 1 Pickleball course in 2026 and will receive her certification in 2027. | |
| Lina Bouzaine | Assistant Coach | |
| Jummah Vigas | Adult Coach | Jummah leads the adult programming at the club. |
| Steve Mahar | Coach | Steve is a Tennis Canada Coach 3 and Club Professional 3 Certified Coach, who also has a National Coaching Excellence Award, delivers Coaching Certification courses, and has a track record of top National Junior Player Development, while working closely with Tennis Canada's Top International Coaches. He also holds an NCCP Level 2 Pickleball Coach Certification and has 23 years of Professional experience in St. John's, Fredericton, Halifax and Toronto. |