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Meet our Coaches 

Meet our experienced and passionate coaching team, in partnership with CJTennis Coaching.

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CURTIS AUSTIN

Curtis previously owned 'CDA Tennis Coaching' in England for 4 years, which he founded in 2014 at age 16. This involved being Head Pro at Kirby Tennis Club, School Programs, Community Centre classes, and French Exchange Programs.

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JARED BELLUSCI

2024 Tennis Troupe 4.0 Doubles Champion. Jared began playing tennis at age 12 and has coached in community centres, camps, and schools. He focuses on fundamentals, confidence, and making tennis fun for all levels.

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NAVID MOTEVALIAN

Navid has been a key member of the CJTennis Team since 2020 and brings over 10 years of coaching experience.He has played an important role in player development across the Lower Mainland, especially in Langley.Navid focuses on building strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the game.

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VIRI VALDES

Viri has been playing tennis since age 11 and competed at a national level in Mexico, reaching a #3 U14 ranking. She went on to play university tennis and has coaching experience in both the US and Mexico. Viri focuses on helping players improve and reach their goals.

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KELLY OCKELOEN

Kelly has been playing tennis since age 8 and has competed in local tournaments as well as Open Level leagues on the North Shore. She focuses on the mind-body connection and brings a positive, supportive approach to every session. Kelly is passionate about helping new players learn, grow, and enjoy the game.

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SASHA CHERRIS-EVA

Sasha began playing tennis at a young age and competed in Tennis BC tournaments, moving into the open level by age 14. She has coached players of all ages and levels at Sunshine Hills Tennis Club and The Tennis Centre. Sasha is enthusiastic and focuses on helping players improve in a fun and supportive environment.

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KAMBIZ DABBAGH

Kami is a Tennis Canada-certified coach based on the North Shore, with a strong playing background and collegiate experience at Pierce College. He works with players of all levels, helping them build skills and confidence in a supportive environment.

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ADRIANA SAAVEDRA

Adi has over 10 years of coaching experience and has been playing tennis since age 5. She competed at the state level in Mexico, reaching a highest ranking of #5. Adi focuses on skill development through functional training and a creative, engaging approach.

Meet Our Coaches

Train with Our Coaching Team

Find the right adult program for your level and start training with our coaching team.

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Adult Programs

Programs for all levels, focused on skill, movement, and confidence on court.

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Cardio Tennis

A high-energy tennis fitness class focused on movement, drills, and fun.

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Junior Intro

Beginner-friendly tennis classes for kids with little to no experience.

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Junior Rally

Progressive classes for juniors building rally skills and game confidence. 

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