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Meet Our Coaches – Get Ready for an Exciting Year!

MTC is proud to offer an exciting Summer 2026 coaching lineup through two professional coaching teams: All Canadian Sports Management Inc (ACE) and NextGen Tennis Academy Inc (NTA). From beginners to competitive players, our coaching professionals provide the expertise, experience, and enthusiasm to help members elevate their game. With diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to player development, each coach brings valuable strengths to the MTC tennis community.

ACE provides summer camps, clinics, and lessons. NTA focuses on private lessons and high-performance (HP) programs.

ACE

Kyrylo Tabunshchyk – Club Pro (ACE)

Kyrylo brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for the game to our Club. Beyond his extensive experience in competitive tennis, his leadership and dedication to the sport are unparalleled.

  • Certified Tennis Canada Coach
  • MTC Club Pro for 8 years
  • Vice President at ACE Tennis
  • Recipient of the Tennis Canada Coaching Excellence Award
  • Winner of the Paul & Joyce Chapnick Progressive Development Award

Ouahab Ghouli – Club Pro Assistant, Head Pro (ACE)

Ouahab is a dedicated ACE Head Pro and High Performance Junior and Adult Coach. A highly accomplished professional with an impressive background in competitive tennis, Ouahab is eager to share his experience, enthusiasm, and passion for the sport. 

  • Tennis Canada Coach 3
  • 20+ years coaching experience
  • Former Davis Cup & ATP player
  • Master’s in Kinesiology

Craig Mercer – Coach (ACE)

Craig is highly qualified and passionate professional with a deep understanding of technique, strategy, and player development. He consistently delivers structured, high-performance training programs tailored to individual needs. Craig’s coaching style combines technical precision, mental conditioning, and a strong emphasis on discipline and work ethic.

  • Coach 3 and Club Professional 3
  • Master of Sports Management, Bond University, Australia
  • Tennis Canada Course Facilitator Excellence Award 2021
  • Provincial Coach, Tennis Ontario

Nina Curgus – Coach, Camps Director (ACE)

Nina’s expertise and fluency in French and Spanish make her a perfect fit for our diverse group of members. Nina’s ability to create a fun, engaging, and structured learning environment helps players build confidence, improve their skills, and develop a genuine love for tennis.

  • Certified Tennis Canada Coach
  • French and Spanish speaking
  • Bachelor of Science

Neel Mandal – Coach (ACE)

Neel is an enthusiastic young tennis instructor with a strong passion for the game and a natural ability to connect with junior players. He brings positive energy, organization, and teamwork to every session. Neel demonstrates solid technique and game knowledge, serving as both a role model and motivator for participants.

  • Certified Tennis Canada Coach
  • MTC Junior InterCounty Team Member

ACE Coaching and Hitting Team

  • Kim Robinson, Instructor (Junior Programs, Camps)
  • Marko Curgus, Instructor (Junior Programs, Camps, Tournaments)
  • Matthew Schenk-Pare, Instructor (Adult & Junior Programs, Camps)
  • Lauren Riggin, Instructor (Junior Programs, Camps, Tournaments)
  • Timothy Durmanov, Instructor, Hitting Partner (Adult Programs, Tournaments)
  • Richard Zhou, Hitting Partner (Adults & Juniors)

NTA

Nina Nieves – Head Pro (NTA)

Nina is a TPA-certified tennis coach who works with players of all levels, from recreational to competitive. With a background in competitive tennis and training experience at the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida, she brings a high standard of instruction to every session. Nina focuses on technical development, tactical awareness, and mental resilience, while creating a positive and motivating environment for player growth.

  • TPA-certified coach
  • Competitive player background
  • Fluent in Serbian, Spanish, and English

Suriyan Partheepan (NTA)

Suriyan is a TPA-certified tennis coach specializing in high-performance junior development. As a former competitive player, he brings valuable match experience and a strong understanding of the demands of competitive tennis. His coaching emphasizes technical improvement, tactical discipline, and mental strength through structured, challenging, and purposeful training sessions.

  • TPA-certified coach
  • Former competitive player
  • High-performance junior coaching focus

Dušan Vemić (NTA)

Dušan is a former ATP professional and accomplished tennis coach with nearly 20 years of tour experience. A doubles specialist, he achieved a career-high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 31 and reached the semifinals of both the Australian Open and French Open in doubles. He later transitioned into elite coaching, working with top professional players and bringing exceptional international experience and high-performance expertise to the court.

  • Former ATP Doubles No. 31
  • Grand Slam Doubles semifinalist
  • Elite international coaching experience

Emilia Amerski (NTA)

Emilia is a certified Tennis Canada coach and former top-level junior player with experience competing in ITF, Tennis Europe, and Canadian events. She works with players of all ages and brings strong playing experience, professionalism, and enthusiasm to her coaching. Fluent in five languages, Emilia creates an inclusive and supportive environment that helps players build confidence and elevate their game.

  • Certified Tennis Canada coach
  • Former top junior player
  • Fluent in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Polish

Daniel Riquelme (NTA)

Daniel is a certified tennis coach who began playing at a young age in Chile, where he developed a strong foundation on red clay. After moving to Canada in 2014, he discovered a passion for coaching and earned his certification in 2021. Since 2022, Daniel has coached at Milton Tennis Club and across the GTA, helping players of all levels improve their skills, confidence, and enjoyment of the game.

  • Certified tennis coach
  • Coaching at MTC since 2022
  • Background developed on red clay