Performance Tennis Academy runs its tennis programs out of Great West Fitness and Tennis Club. We cater to students of all ages and playing abilities from Beginner to High Performance. We provide high-quality coaching through internationally experienced and qualified coaches. Performance Tennis Academy uses the latest coaching methods and progressions in the development of our players to ensure our students are successful.
Through our coaching methods, students will learn proper tennis techniques as well as have fun. We invite you to join us so that we can share our love and passion for the game of tennis!
Through our coaching methods, students will learn proper tennis techniques as well as have fun. We invite you to join us so that we can share our love and passion for the game of tennis!
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With over 30 years of combined international and national experience, our coaches have worked with all students from beginners to internationally competitive tennis players. Charles is Head Tennis Pro and Founder of Performance Tennis Academy programs at Great West Fitness & Tennis Club. Born in South Africa, he started playing tennis at the age of 4.
With over 30 years of combined international and national experience, our coaches have worked with all students from beginners to internationally competitive tennis players. The Progressive Tennis system we implement for our young juniors utilizes smaller courts, softer balls and smaller racquets. Progressive Tennis, endorsed by Tennis Canada is a tennis program, allows players to learn and play the game quickly and successfully.
Our level 1 group lesson is for players with little or no previous tennis experience. At this level, we lay a foundation for players to use the serve, forehand, backhand and volley. Students will be taught basic technical skills and fundamentals, including ball control, racquet control, grip, set-up, impact point and hitting zones.
With over 30 years of combined international and national experience, our coaches have worked with all students from beginners to internationally competitive tennis players. Starting Tennis or want to brush up on your tennis technique? In this group class, you will be taught the technical fundamentals of the six basic strokes in Tennis: serve, forehand, backhand, volleys and smash.
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Amrit Kahlon
Feb 24, 2021
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Mandeep Gill
Oct 10, 2019
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V. J.
Jan 16, 2019
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My son has been taking lessons with Charles consistently for the last 5 years. With Charles' coaching, motivation and patience, he learned the fundamentals of tennis, greatly improved his skills and learned to love and enjoy the game. Now he beats his Dad all the time when they play together.
Charles is an outstanding coach. Highly recommend!
Charles is an outstanding coach. Highly recommend!
Aleyse Booth
Oct 06, 2018
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My 7 year old daughter just completed the 4 day tennis camp with Charles and we are amazed at how far she has come in this short amount of time. She has learned how to perfect every type of stroke, as well as serve. We were very impressed with Charles’ teaching methods. The imagery he uses for children and the progression of steps he goes through to teach each skill are beyond any other teaching we’ve seen. My daughter left each day saying how much fun she had and how lucky she is to have a great coach like Charles to teach her.
Michael
Aug 12, 2017
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Kathy W.
Jun 06, 2017
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My kids always look forward to tennis lessons with Charles. He focuses on skill development, while ensuring that the lessons are fun and challenging. He effectively breaks down the skill being taught so that my kids understand what to do (and why). It is exciting to see my kids improve under the direction of Charles. I highly recommend Performance Tennis Academy.
Denise Sztuhar
Aug 30, 2016
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Charles has been teaching my son for about two years now, and I am very impressed with his knowledge and expertise. He provides great instruction and a variety of drills and game settings. My son isn't always motivated, but Charles does his best to get him involved and be part of the group.
It is very obvious that Charles really enjoys the game of tennis, and wants each athlete to develop to his/her fullest potential.
I would highly recommend the Performance Tennis Academy!
It is very obvious that Charles really enjoys the game of tennis, and wants each athlete to develop to his/her fullest potential.
I would highly recommend the Performance Tennis Academy!
Kim McKimmon
Aug 11, 2016
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My son has been playing tennis for 4.5 years. We started lessons with Charles a little over a year ago. I am so happy we found him. My son came home after his first few lessons and was amazed at how much better he understood the game and was able to recognized where he needed improvements. Right down to holding his racquet. Charles has an amazing way of correcting and encouraging the kids so they want to be better tennis players. He sees the potential in the kids and really pushes them to try their best. The kids are never bored during his lessons. He keeps them engaged and active. The kids listen
Coronation Internet Marketing
Aug 01, 2016
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I first started going to see Charles and Performance Tennis Academy in Abbotsford in May of 2014 on a recommendation of a friend. At that time, I was just getting back into tennis after not playing much for 20 years. Within a short period of time my tennis game improved dramatically. One year later, I was fortunate enough to win a men's tournament because of Charles' coaching. His lessons are a lot of fun and his methods of teaching are easy to understand and implement.
My son started taking lessons from Charles in 2015 and, in just a few short months, he was able to hit with me at a consistent
My son started taking lessons from Charles in 2015 and, in just a few short months, he was able to hit with me at a consistent
Danielle MacKenzie
Jul 19, 2016
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My son started with Charles about a year ago and we are amazed at his technical progress and ability to play, already. Charles has a very calm, intelligent and encouraging way about his teaching. He is very friendly and extremely competent in his skill. My son trusts and respects Charles as his instructor. We are very grateful to Charles for all that he is teaching our son of tennis (and life!) and, as well, for all he is stretching and inspiring in him.