ABOUT US

Meet Our Team

Doug started his Tennis career in the Tennis industry after graduation from university in 1980 (HBPhed 1980).  He had a successful competitive career as a junior and university player. (Finishing 2nd in Ontario in University competition in his final year 1999/80. He was honoured as the Male Athlete of the Year in his final year at Brock University.

His love for tennis and education eventual led to NAT moving to Vineland in 1998 (which at the time was the only tennis and education school in Canada).

 Through the early years at NAT he has worn many hats including, owner, coach, teacher, manager and more.

Along the way many accolades from Tennis Canada as a coach were awarded. Many trips with Regional, Provincial, and National Junior teams through-out Canada were taken. Doug has also developed National Champions in Junior and Wheelchair Tennis.  Over the years he has travelled with Canadian National teams in the Wheelchair division. These National teams travelled throughout Canada and to such countries as the US, France, Italy, Turkey and more. He was also the Deputy Tournament Director for the ParaPan-Am Games held in Toronto in 2015.

While at NAT Doug has been involved in many areas of administration from, finance, maintenance, grounds, tournaments, mechanical, and Dome operation.

Doug is pleased to be focusing on Club Management and looking forward to growing the club post Covid.

Walter brings a wealth of tennis knowledge and experience to our program, having played Division 1 college tennis and competed in professional events. His extensive background spans coaching players of all levels, from beginners to pro-level athletes.

Walter’s coaching expertise extends beyond on-court performance; he has successfully guided several student-athletes to secure positions and acceptances to play tennis at the University level. His dedication to nurturing talent and his passion for the sport make him an invaluable asset to our tennis community.

In addition to refining athletic skills, Walter is devoted to fostering personal growth and character development. Under his guidance, players not only become better athletes but also more confident and well-rounded individuals.

Highlights:

• Competed on ITF & ATP Pro Circuit
  
• Top Canadian Open Ranked Player
  
• Hall Of Fame Niagara University: All time leader in singles wins
  
• Coached several D1 college athletes and professional players

Ray began as a student at Niagara Academy and is now a 4th-year Health Science student at McMaster University, where he competes as a singles and doubles player on the varsity tennis team. As a junior, he competed on both the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) circuit and the Atlantic Canada circuit. Ray is also a certified Tennis Canada Instructor, and with over six years of coaching experience at the academy, he brings a unique perspective as both an active athlete and instructor, working with children and adults.

Highlights:

• 2022/2023 MVP McMaster Varsity Tennis
  
• Ranked Top 8 in Atlantic Canada as a Junior
  
• Certified Tennis Canada Instructor

Other Team Members