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PRECISION TENNIS

Group Tennis Classes
and Private Tennis Lessons
in Vancouver, BC

  • Tennis lessons on City of Vancouver-reserved  public courts or on private tennis courts
  • Private lessons children group classes , and adult group classes for all ages and skill levels
  • Tennis coaching by TPA-certified and First-Aid Certified professionals
  • Serving the Vancouver and Lower Mainland tennis community since 2011
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Latest Google Reviews

Julien Devon said:
“We had an amazing experience with Saeid! From the very first lesson, he was incredibly friendly and welcoming. As beginners in our 30’s we were a bit nervous about starting, but he made it so easy to jump right into the sport. His teaching style is clear and encouraging, which helped us quickly grasp the basics and gain confidence on the court. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn or improve their tennis skills!”
Rated 5/5 stars 06/01/2024
Yaya said:
“I’ve taken five lessons with Coach Saeid. He’s really friendly person. His teaching style is super easy to follow, which is good for me since I'm a beginner in tennis. I strongly recommend him if you're looking to improve your tennis skills or if you're just starting out in tennis.”
Rated 5/5 stars 08/10/2024
Joyce said:
“Really fun and well paced classes. The time goes by fast! Coach Ali, Isaac, and Matt have been my instructors and are positive and non judgmental. The lessons are constructive and I get great feedback throughout class. The class size is also perfect.”
Rated 5/5 stars 06/07/2024
Michael Xu said:
“I am currently attending a 2.0 NTRP tennis class with coaches Matthew and Mark, and had a 1.5 NTRP class with Coach Matthew last year. Both coaches demonstrate exceptional patience and outstanding coaching skills, making each session both enjoyable and highly effective in improving my technique. I highly recommend their classes to anyone looking to enhance their tennis skills...Michael”
Rated 5/5 stars 08/03/2024
Lily Yin said:
“Both Michele and sedated are great coaches. They are very energetic. I like the way they design this course. It’s fun and it is very good exercise for my girl.”
Rated 5/5 stars 10/15/2024
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Our Team

All Precision Tennis staff have active Tennis Canada TPA certification as well as their Safe Sport Tennis Certificate. Precision Tennis staff adheres to the NCCP Code of Ethics and the Safe Sport Code of Conduct. The NCCP Code of Ethics can be viewed here: NCCP Code of Ethics. The Tennis Canada Safe Sport Code of Conduct can be viewed here: Tennis Canada Safe Sport Code of Conduct Tennis Canada has one of the most highly-acclaimed tennis coach training programs in the world (given the "Gold Standard" by the International Tennis Federation). Precision Tennis coaches are also trained and mentored internally to a high quality standard.

Derek Holzscherer

Chief Executive Officer

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6557284

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About Derek Holzscherer:

Derek is an entrepreneur and graphic designer passionate about growing businesses through strategic online marketing. Aside from his work with his own online businesses, Derek has previously worked as an ecommerce advisor for Small Business BC, helping local small businesses implement e-commerce strategies to grow their online presence.

In tennis, Derek has competed at the high school and university level, winning the OFSAA silver medal in doubles in 2014. Derek's main focus as a coach is to develop students' love for the game, while making the learning process enjoyable and efficient.

Derek is returning for his second year as the Director of Precision Tennis, leveraging his prior business experience and passion for providing convenient tennis lessons to the community!

Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of coaching experience
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • Men's Doubles Silver Medal, OFSAA 2014
Coaching offered in:
  • Central Vancouver
Languages:
  • English

Nick Tchernikov

Chief Technical Officer & Founder

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Professional
NCCP #: 6220720

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About Nick Tchernikov:

Nick founded Precision Tennis in 2011 with a vision to make tennis lessons for beginners and intermediates of all ages more convenient in the Lower Mainland.

Up until 2022, Nick was the Chief Executive Officer of Precision Tennis. As of 2024, Nick is in charge of all tech and website-related infrastructure for Precision Tennis, and he advises the CEO and Head Coaches as well.

Nick is passionate about the competitive, tactical, and psychological aspects of tennis, and he enjoys playing Open level tournaments. Nick also greatly enjoys his job as a web developer for a "Conversion Rate Optimization" digital marketing agency in Vancouver, BC.

Qualifications:
  • 2007 U16 Canadian Junior National Champion and #1 Ranking
  • Represented Team Canada in Junior Davis Cup in #1 position
  • NCAA Division 1 Men's Tennis Player at the University of Washington
Languages:
  • English
  • Russian

Josh Macdonald

Head Coach

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Professional
NCCP #: 6547051

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About Josh Macdonald:

Josh is an enthusiastic instructor, keen to share his passion and knowledge of the sport! He is currently studying Kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and is fascinated with the intricacies of health, fitness, and the human body.

A highly seasoned Club Professional 1-certified coach, Josh has several years of experience running group classes and private lessons for students of all ages and abilities. In 2024 Josh is taking on the role of Head Coach, in charge of on-court curriculum development and group lesson quality.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Club Professional
  • 4+ Years of Coaching Experience
  • Former instructor for City of Vancouver at Stanley Park
Coaching offered in:
  • Kitsilano
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Isaac Jordan

Assistant Head Coach

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6321623

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About Isaac Jordan:

Isaac has 8 years of coaching experience with people of all ages. He is an efficient and engaging tennis coach with the ability to break things down

From helping adults learn the basics, to coaching high-performance juniors develop their skills for tournament play, Isaac has gained a lot of knowledge in the sport of tennis and is eager to share it.

In 2024 Isaac is taking on the role of Assistant Head Coach, in charge of on-court curriculum development and group lesson quality.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • 8+ Years of tennis coaching experience
  • Former City of Vancouver instructor at Stanley Park, and former instructor at Oak Bay Recreation Centre
Coaching offered in:
  • Central Vancouver
  • Kitsilano
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults

Agustin Gajardo

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6549998

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About Agustin Gajardo:

Agustin is a direct and passionate tennis coach returning for his 4th year with Precision Tennis. He is a former prominent tennis player back in Chile, reaching a #1 U-14 national ranking in 2006. Agustin will push you hard to improve while keeping things fun!

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • Former #1-ranked tennis player in Chile (2006)
  • 20+ years of playing experience
  • Higher-level hitting and match partner (5.0+)
Coaching offered in:
  • East & Central Vancouver
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English & Spanish

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Matin Bahadori

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 1151959

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About Matin Bahadori:

Matin discovered his passion for tennis at the age of 10. For Matin, both playing and coaching tennis have been pivotal in meeting people from around the globe, making tennis the most enduring facet of his life.

With more than 20 years of coaching experience, he has earned accolades such as the Community Coach of the Year award from Tennis BC, and recognition as a Community Champion from Tennis Canada.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • 20+ years of experience coaching
  • Tennis BC Community Coach of the Year award
  • Tennis Canada Community Champion award
Coaching offered in:
  • Downtown
  • Kitsilano
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Ali Tarhouni

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6674025

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About Ali Tarhouni:

Ali started playing tennis at 8 years old and had the opportunity to play professionally in his home country of Libya.

He attributes his appreciation for competition, sportsmanship, and honour to tennis. Ali is returning for his second season as a Precision Tennis coach and loves teaching players and groups of all levels.

In addition to his tennis career, Ali is also a successful actor, TV host, and producer.

Qualifications:
  • ITF Level One certification
  • Tennis Canada-certified Instructor
  • 6+ years of part-time coaching experience
Coaching offered in:
  • Downtown
  • Kitsilano
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Matthew Chin

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6584058

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About Matthew Chin:

Matt is a high-level coach and player who started playing tennis when he was 10 years old. He currently competes in the open division of local BC tournaments.

Returning for his 4th year with Precision Tennis as a group class lead and private lesson coach, Matt has helped hundreds of students improve their skills on the court!

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified instructor
  • 6+ years of tennis coaching experience
  • High-level hitting and match partner (5.0+)
Coaching offered in:
  • East Vancouver
Levels coached:
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Jing Wang

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6565791

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About Jing Wang:

Born and raised by the South China Sea, Jing started playing tennis at the age of 15. He had also played as an active member at Toronto Mayfair Clubs for 3 years before he moved to BC in 2022.

Jing is returning for his third year with Precision Tennis, and is excited to teach and help players of all levels improve their game while staying active, healthy, and happy!

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • 2+ years of coaching experience
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin

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Michele Venetz

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6677990

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About Michele Venetz:

Michele is a highly experienced coach (20+ years) who has helped players of all ages develop confidence in the physical, mechanical, tactical, and mental aspects of the game.

She has been playing tennis since the age of 18 and has earned an NCAA Tennis scholarship from Hawaii Pacific University (awarded All-American Scholar Athlete).

Michele is also an English Teacher, with an MA in English Education from Columbia University. She believes strongly in holistic education and has helped many students develop their gifts, achieve their goals, and gain acceptance into top tier universities. Whether it is helping you raise your game, or your spirits, Michele is happy to share her wealth of experience with you.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada Certified Tennis Instructor
  • New Jersey Tennis League Coaching Certification
  • 20+ Years of Coaching Experience
  • Coached in Hawaii and New York, for the City of Delta, Sunshine Hills Tennis Club, the West Vancouver Tennis Club and Rec Center, and Tennis BC School Programs.
Coaching offered in:
  • Central Vancouver
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Max Aksonov

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6710703

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About Max Aksonov:

Originally from Ukraine, Max is a friendly, down-to-earth coach with experience coaching players of all levels at Victoria Tennis Club in Donetsk.

He is also a 4.5 level player and regularly competes in local tournaments, One of my Max's recent students even reached the MS 3.0 Stanley Park final in 2023!

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English
  • Russian

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Saeid Saleh

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6792279

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About Saeid Saleh:

Originally from Iran, Saeid brings 20 years of playing experience and 5 years of coaching experience to every session. Outside of tennis, he is an avid skiier and has worked in finance and taxes for 10+ years. Saied is passionate about giving his students the best possible on-court experience, whether they're just starting out or aiming for the top.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • 5 years of coaching experience
  • 20 years of playing experience
Coaching offered in:
  • Downtown
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English
  • Persian

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Jill Zavazal

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6789302

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About Jill Zavazal:

Jill has been playing tennis since she was 10 years old and loved playing with her dad. Tennis was a huge part of her life growing up and she’s excited to share her knowledge and passion for the sport and make it a huge part of other people’s lives. Jill is friendly and patient and loves working with beginners. She also has a 3 year old son and is great at working with kids.

Aside from coaching tennis she also works as an actor doing local theatre, film and TV.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
Coaching offered in:
  • Downtown
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Mark Alexander

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6677990

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About Mark Alexander:

Mark is an experienced player and coach with 25+ years of playing tennis and 20 years of teaching experience.

He has a background in philosophy, dance, martial arts and meditation allowing him to bring an holistic approach to each on-court session.

Mark is as passionate about teaching as he is about playing tennis. He sees tennis as a way to cultivate mental and physical presence and precision in all areas of life.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada Certified Instructor
  • 20+ years of coaching experience
  • 25+ years of playing experience
Coaching offered in:
  • East Vancouver
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English

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Lyubomir Kubadinov

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6672666

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About Lyubomir Kubadinov:

Originally from Bulgaria, Lyubomir ('Lyubo') has been playing tennis since he was 7 years old, competing on a national level in Bulgaria.

Ouside of tennis, Lyubo currently works as a designer for an interactive media company.

Returning for his second season with Precision Tennis, Lyubo is excited to share his experience, passion and love for tennis with students of all levels.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
  • 5+ years of coaching experience
Coaching offered in:
  • Central Vancouver
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English
  • Bulgarian

Cesar Chew

Tennis Professional

Tennis Canada-Certified Club Instructor
NCCP #: 6812993

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About Cesar Chew:

Originally from Mexico, Cesar is a Tennis-Canada certified coach and former top junior player. When he is not teaching, Cesar can be found competing in local tournaments around the Lower Mainland.

Outside of tennis, Cesar is also an accomplished drummer and musician. He enjoys helping players of all levels unlock their true potential on the court.

Qualifications:
  • Tennis Canada-certified Tennis Instructor
Coaching offered in:
  • Downtown
Levels coached:
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Age groups:
  • Children
  • Adults
Languages:
  • English
  • Spanish

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Contact Us

We are always happy to answer your inquiries and help you get on the tennis court!

Email: hello@precisiontennis.ca

Phone: (236) 515-6520

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do you offer indoor tennis classes?
Yes, we offer indoor group classes for children ages 4-12 and adult beginners during the winter at select community centers. Available classes can be found on precisiontennis.ca. Private lessons are currently offered exclusively outdoors between April 1 and October 31.
How do I check private coaching availability?
Visit the booking page to see the current availability for our private lesson coaches. You can filter by month, level, location, and coach.
How can I makeup a class?
Please read our Makeup Class Policy.
Are public tennis courts reserved for my lesson?
Yes, the City of Vancouver reserves public tennis court time for our private and group lessons. At the West Point Grey Academy outdoor facility, we rent court time for our classes.
What is your inclement weather policy?
For private lessons, cancellations due to weather are rescheduled but not refunded. For group classes, cancellations may be rescheduled or refunded, as determined by Precision Tennis. Weather updates for group classes are posted on our weather page.
Where can I find pricing information for private lessons?
Check our Private Lesson Pricing Guide. Rates are listed as the total cost per hour for 2-6 people, which can be split among participants.
How do I determine my level for group classes?
Refer to our Group Class Level Guide. If unsure, you can book a private lesson for an assessment.
Can I book lessons with different coaches and locations?
Yes, lesson credits can be used with any coach and location listed on our booking page.
Can I borrow a tennis racquet?
We require students to bring their own racquets. Coaches may have a spare, but this is not guaranteed. If needed, contact us or your coach in advance.
Where can I rent a racquet if I don't own one?
Rackets & Runners and Tad's Sporting Goods offer "demo racquet" programs for a small fee. Find Rackets & Runners at 3880 Oak St, Vancouver, BC and Tad's Sporting Goods at 8570 Granville St, Vancouver.
When will I receive a refund for a weather-cancelled class?
Refunds are processed by the City of Vancouver after the course ends, usually within 1-2 weeks. If you don't receive a refund by then, please contact us.

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