Grant Connell Staff
Professional Coaches

Grant Connell Tennis Centre has produced top national and international tennis players and is a national leader in the development of Junior talent. All of our coaches have Tennis Canada certifications and follow coaching methodologies endorsed by that organization.
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Skills & Qualifications |
| Wayne Elderton ChPC. - Tennis Director |
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- Tennis Canada - Certified National Level 4 Coach
- Certified by PTR and USPTA (USA)
- Head of Coaching Development & Certification in BC
- Multiple winner of BC High Performance Coach of the Year award winner
- Multiple winner of Tennis Canada Coaching Excellence award
- Tennis Canada Coaching Educator of the Year award winner
- Tennis Professional Association Pro of the Year award winner
- Consultant to the National Wheelchair Program
- Burnaby City Sports Hall of Fame inductee
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| Klaus Schlotz
- Senior Tennis Professional |
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- Tennis Canada Coach 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Tennis BC Community Coach of the Year award winner
- Masters in Physical Education from Germany
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| Tracy Bennet
- Tennis Professional |
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- Tennis Canada Provincial Coach 3 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Coaching Certification Course Facilitator
- Top 10 ITF World Ranking in Womens over 35's
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
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| Jesse Evans - Tennis Professional |
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- Tennis Canada High Performance Coach 3 Certification
- Tennis Canada High Performance Coach 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Coaching Certification Assistant Course Facilitator
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
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| Goran Zovko - Tennis Professional |
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- Tennis Canada High Performance Coach 2 Certification
- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Wheelchair Instructor Certification
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| Nick Coutts - Tennis Professional |
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- Tennis Canada Club Professional 2 Certification
- Achieved a U.S. Division 1 Scholarship (University of Utah)
- Top Ranked Mens Open Player in BC
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