Andy Sutton
Executive Racquets Director, Premier Racquet Clubs
Andy Sutton is a nationally recognized tennis coach and leader in racquet sports development, currently serving as the Executive Racquets Director for Premier Racquet Clubs. With over three decades of coaching experience, Andy has built a reputation for delivering high-performance training programs that foster technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and personal growth in players of all levels. He is among a handful of coaches nationally who hold both a Tennis Canada Coach 3 and OTA Club Professional 3 designation.
A respected educator and mentor, Andy was the recipient of the 2012 Course Facilitator Excellence Award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to tennis coach education in Canada. In 2025, he was honored with the Club Professional Excellence Award, celebrating his commitment to innovation, leadership, and excellence within club environments.
Known for his strategic vision and passion for athlete and coach development, Andy continues to elevate racquet programming at Premier Racquet Clubs through a holistic approach that combines on-court performance, unparalleled vision, and a culture of excellence.
Jean-François Danican
Head Racquets Professional mississauga
Francois is a Tennis Canada level 3 coach, GPTCA certified and PTR Professional.
Francois has over 25 years of coaching experience, starting as a High performance coach at Van der Meer academy in Hilton Head, Saddlebrook in Tampa, Florida and the Head Coach in Al Wasl Club (Dubai).
He is also the co-founder and director at Emirates Tennis Academy (Dubai) before joining the Ontario Racquet Club in 2019. He has worked with numerous top 200 ITF juniors and over 15 ATP Tour/WTA players.
Francois is also the former coach of Australian top 40 ATP player Alexei Poperyn. François has traveled all over the world playing, coaching, and attending seminars. He was a multiple junior champion from Guadeloupe. No.10 in the nation in NCAA D2 and twice the MVP of the South Atlantic Conference.
Finally he was the team captain in College and he was also part of the 4 time all-conference team.
Passionate and dedicated to improving the level of tennis in Canada, he has led many students to national titles. Welcome to the PRC family, Francois.
Brian Ma
Tennis Professional
Brian is a Tennis Canada CP1 coach, CAC certified and has completed years of courses, seminars and conferences (Tennis Canada, ITF, RPT and more).
He has been coaching all levels of players from beginners to high performance seniors, wheelchair players, and junior players (rookies to National Champions) for over 30 years. In 2019 he received an Excellence Award from Tennis Canada for coaching a National Champion.
Brian is a skilled development coach, stressing technical and tactical elements in his players to make sure they have a sound foundation. He specializes in helping players compete better by developing mental skills and coping mechanisms to allow players to deal with pressure in the most demanding tournament environments at all levels.
Val Ushanova
Head Racquets Professional Markham
Valerie began her tennis career at the age of 5 in Kiev, Ukraine where she fell in love with the sport. Most recently, she spent the winter coaching at Richmond Hill Country Club. Prior to that she spent 4 years as the head of Junior Development at the Donalda Club. She holds certification as a Club Professional 2.
Valerie also has a wealth of experience at Community Clubs and was instrumental to the success of Moore Park’s Adult and Junior programs during her tenure as the club's Assistant Head Pro.
As a player, Valerie boasts an impressive track record finishing her junior career Top 10 in U18 and #1 in the Open category in Ontario. She studied Psychology at York University, where she was a proud captain of the Lions Varsity Tennis Team and played out of the #1 spot. In her varsity career, she won 2 Gold and 2 Silver OUA medals, was named OUA Female Player of the Year 3 consecutive years, was nominated for York Lions Female Player of the Year, and led her team (undefeated) to a National Championship in the 2014-2015 season making her the #1 Canadian University player.
Valerie loves to be on court and is passionate about helping you achieve your tennis potential!
Kevin Grela
Tennis Professional
Kevin is an experienced tennis coach with 13 years in the field. Holding a Club Pro 2 certification and actively pursuing his Coach 2 certification, Kevin is dedicated to developing his coaching skills. In his previous role at Ontario Racquet Club, he played a key role leading a junior academy program. Kevin excels as a team player, contributing positively to both individual and group achievements. Kevin is driven by witnessing the success of his students, and his coaching style is characterized by a meticulous attention to detail, passionate dedication, and perseverance.
Patrick Trivett
Tennis Professional
Patrick is a TPA Certified Tennis and Pickleball coach with a Club Pro 1 Certification in Tennis and an Instructor 2 Certification in Pickleball. Patrick comes from a very successful tennis family with a true passion for the game and is looking forward to passing on that knowledge to new generations of tennis players.While helping players learn and get better, he is a huge believer of helping his students have fun each session and enjoying the sport for the beautiful game it is. Patrick is also a coach at Halton Hills Tennis Club in the summer. Patrick was an OTA player in his youth and still loves to play competitively to this day. Patrick Teaches Tennis at both the Brampton and Mississauga locations as well as Pickleball at Mississauga.
Petya Marinova
Tennis Professional
Petya enjoyed a highly successful junior career, achieving a #1 ranking in Canada for both U14 and U18 and earning 5 national titles in singles and doubles. On the Junior ITF circuit, Petya reached a world ranking of #62 and competed in the Australian Open, French Open, and U.S. Open Junior Grand Slams. After a brief professional stint on the WTA Tour, where she ranked as high as #746, Petya accepted a full athletic scholarship to UCLA. She graduated with a double major in Sociology and African-American History, earned two All-American honors, and concluded her university career as part of the #2 ranked doubles team in the nation. Her extensive playing experience laid the foundation for a successful coaching career.
Petya is a fully certified Tennis Canada Coach 3 and an Ontario Course Facilitator and has been involved with tennis for over 30 years. Currently in the summer, she is the Tennis Director and Head Tennis Professional at Credit Valley Tennis Club.
Petya is passionate about the sport and strongly believes that every person is capable and able to surpass their own expectations. Petya has worked with people of all ages and levels. She truly enjoys coaching tennis and believes tennis is not only a great sport but an amazing vessel in developing well rounded individuals off the court as well. Petya takes pride in helping players and coaches unlock their full potential while building lasting memories and friendships along the way.
Robert Kpodo
Tennis Professional
Professional Tennis Coach & Former Competitive Player Robert Kpodo is an TPA-certified tennis coach with extensive competitive experience at international levels. Since beginning his tennis journey at 14, he went on to became 1 player in Ghana has competed in Davis Cup, Nations Cup, All Africa Games, and ITF junior tournaments, while also playing in European tennis leagues. Robert has served as a practice partner to ATP and WTA tour professionals, including former world No. 1 Serena Williams and ATP veteran Fabio Fognini. Worked with Tennis Stradella in Italy. This elite-level experience provides him with unique insights into professional training methods and competitive strategies. Coaching Services with his Tennis Canada coaching certification and competitive background, Robert offers tennis instruction for all skill levels. He provides both individual lessons and group coaching, and serves as a hitting partner for players seeking consistent, high-quality practice. Mission Robert is committed to contributing to tennis development in Canada, leveraging his international experience and coaching expertise to create supportive environments for aspiring players at all levels.
Philipp Truveller
Tennis Professional
Having started at the age of 4, Philipp has been passionate about the sport through thick and thin. Having started as a volunteer, Philipp found he had a knack for teaching. Starting early at the age of 12, he started volunteering at summer camps. He is now certified as a Club Professional 1.
Philipp has found himself highly successful within the tennis industry thanks to his high energy and enthusiasm on the court. He loves spreading the love and joy he feels for tennis both on court and off.