Andy Sutton
Racquets Director
Andy has been a Tennis Professional for over 30 years. He is a certified Club Pro 3 which is the highest level of certification offered for Tennis Club Management. Andy also holds a Coach 3 Level Certification from Tennis Canada.
Highly regarded as a leader in his field, Andy is the Head Coach Developer for the Ontario Tennis Association . With this position, Andy teaches tennis professionals, “how to be” professionals. His philosophy and ultimate goal on and off the court as a coach, is to help people develop a love of the game and help make them play better. As he noted recently in an interview with Tennis Canada, “the satisfaction from improving, for both the player and the coach, is intoxicating!” This enthusiasm and positive coaching style creates an environment for coaching excellence and also an exceptional member experience, which is the ultimate goal of Premier Racquet Clubs.
Jean-François Danican
Head Tennis Professional
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.
Daria Tomashevskaya
Tennis Professional
Daria Tomashevskaya is a certified CP1 with 7 years coaching experience as well as 15 years playing experience. She is a 3-time Canadian junior national champion as well as multiple time Ontario provincial champion. She had a career high ranking of #1 in Canada as a junior. Daria was selected to represent Canada in multiple countries at some of the biggest tournaments in the world by Tennis Canada. Daria’s mission at PRC is to use her strong playing and coaching background to train all students to their full potential as well as bring enjoyment of the game at the same time.
David Fanor
Tennis Professional
David is an accomplished professional with a strong background in sports management. A graduate of the Sport and Event Marketing program at George Brown College, David has gained valuable experience working with the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) in collaboration with Tennis Canada. Over the course of two years, David managed the Rising Stars program in Ontario and across Canada.
In addition to their work with the OTA, David served as the Rookie Tour Manager for Ontario, overseeing the organization and execution of tournaments for young athletes. With a comprehensive understanding of all levels of tennis competition, from recreational to adult programs, David has successfully run numerous tournaments, ensuring smooth operations and an exceptional experience for players.
David is currently an instructor with a passion for tennis and a commitment to fostering a healthy lifestyle.
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.
Mark Paklepa
Tennis & Pickleball Professional
Mark Paklepa has been coaching pickleball for the last 3 years and is a United States Professional Pickleball Registry certified level 1 Professional. Mark brings his expertise in running large events, leagues and tournaments along with his high energy coaching to PRC 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.
Stephane Cadieux
Tennis Professional
Stephane is a highly qualified and experienced racquet professional with an impressive background in coaching and player development. He holds numerous certifications, including NCCP Coach Professional 2 in Tennis, Level 4 in Badminton, and Instructor 2 in Pickleball. Stephane is also a Certified Fitness Professional with the Ontario Fitness Council and a Chartered Professional Coach with the Coaching Association of Canada.
His expertise is further demonstrated by his National Coaching Institute Certificate in High Performance Coaching and his role as a Coach Developer & Evaluator for Badminton Canada. With 26 years of experience in private and commercial clubs, he has coached both junior and senior national teams at 14 international badminton tournaments. Notably, Stephane served as the Badminton Tournament Director for the 2015 Pan Am Games and is currently a Coaching Ambassador for Yonex Canada.