Meet the TSPA Dream Team! |
Interested in private or semi-private tennis lessons? Don't like the crowds and want more individual attention? You are at the right place. Below you will find a list of tennis pros at the academy. Read more about them and book your lessons early to avoid disappointment. Also, find out about other staff.
Rates PIT (Pro in Training)
$25 / hour (your TSPA pro is up to 17 years old)
Rates Jr. Pro:
$30 / hour (up to one year teaching experience)
$35 / hour (1-4 years teaching experience)
Rates Sr. Pro:
$35 - $40 / hour
Each additional person add $10.
Non-members of the club add $12. This also allows you
to play after your lesson.
Javier Ruano
Sr. Tennis
Pro
Unfortunately, Javier is not back this year with TSPA but is very appreciative of all the fan mail that he has received over the years. He wishes all of you well and hopes that you will have an amazing time with TSPA at the Woodland tennis club in verdun. Thank you Javier!
Send a message to Javier right now!
Sacha Leduc sleduc@tspa.ca
Sr. Instructor; Camp Director 514-659-7174
Sacha went to woodland tennis club as a camper for five years. He is proud to have won the inter-club tournament in 1999. He is equipped with 15 years experience as a player and participates in open circuit tournaments. He has seven years experience as a tennis coach and has coached juniors and adults from all levels, for both recreative play to competition. When Sacha is not hitting tennis balls, he smacks birdies! He has 14 years experience as a badminton player (his school school F.A.C.E won the high school badminton tournament for several years). Finally, he has 14 years experience as a martial artist (dozen gold medals in taekwondo) so just follow his instructions and you will be okay :) He is really excited to come back and lead activities as your camp director. Check out my home page!
Nouamane Chraibi nchraibi@tspa.ca
514-463-3836
Sr. Tennis Instructor
Noamane comes to us all the way from Morroco. He has played competitively for many years and just loves to give back his knowledge and passion for tennis to kids of all ages. His lessons are very structured and he is an excellent teacher for not only kids but adults who want an advanced lesson.
Book a lesson with Noamane right now!
Daniel Naiman dnaiman@tspa.ca
Jr Tennis Instructor; Assistant Camp Director & Director of Jr. and Adult Clinics 514-570-5163;
Daniel is fresh off the coaching level 1 advanced training teaching certificate from the Federation of Quebec. He has five years of teaching experience all of with TSPA. He is ideal for teaching kids and a great hitting partner for adults. He has lots of talent and will be happy with the improvements he can instill in you.
Email Daniel Naiman
right now!
Michael Lasko mlasko@tspa.ca
PIT2
Michael is beginning his first season with TSPA has a pro in trainer. Michael's high level of play allows for a great introductory course for only $25. Book a lesson with him and get started right away!
Darren Teitelbaum dteitelbaum@tspa.ca
PIT2
This will be Darren’s first year with TSPA and has shown an outstanding eagerness to join the TSPA dream team. He is a very passionate athlete who loves playing tennis and sharing his knowledge of the game with younger children. He has recently graduated from Bialik High school and will be studying psychology as of September 2011. Other than tennis, Darren loves sports such as hockey, basketball, skiing, swimming and general fitness. He loves teaching younger kids and looks forward sharing the experience of having tons of fun.
Sports Psychology Coach
Bijal Shah
We are pleased to have Bijal as our sports psychology coach. Armed with a masters in Sports and exercise psychology from the Barry University, Florida, she has also acquired valuable experience at the prestigious Evert Tennis Academy . Bijal has worked with tennis players, rowers, golfers and other sports such as soccer etc. She is a member of the Canadian Sport Psychology Association, has a provincial certification from the Association for Applied Sports Psychology in the US , has a group fitness certification from Reebok and a health and fitness instructor from the American College of Sport Medicine. She has corporate fitness work experience with Merrill Lynch in New York and owned her own fitness studio in India for 8 years.
Interested in improving your mental skills or want to have your child become mentally tougher? Book an an appointment with our mental skills coach right now.
Email Sports Psychology Coach Bijal right now!
Top 10 Things To Do From Here1) Find out about all the activities offered at TSPA. Click here for more information.
2) Read the TSPA recommended checklist
3) Join the many TSPA mailing lists. Click here for more information.
4) Read our FAQ (frequently asked question section) for our activities by clicking here.
5) Visit the boutique 4030 for all your tennis needs
6) Find out about tutoring in the Montreal area
7) Register a camper at the TSPA
8) Find out about all the Tennis and Sports Psychology Academy services
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