TPA Staff
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Marie-France Mercier Director, Coaching Education and Services Marie-France is currently Tennis Canada's Director of Coaching Education and Services. She oversees the coaching development system and the Tennis Professional Association (TPA). Over the past 2 years she has been involved in the creation of the Pickleball certification pathway as a result of an agreement with Pickleball Canada. She has been part of the development of all the current coaching courses and their approval by the Coaching Association of Canada. She is also responsible for Professional Development and various resources offered to coaches across the country.
Marie-France holds a bachelor's degree in Education from Université du Québec à Montréal and has successfully completed her Advanced Coaching Diploma from the Canadian Sport Institute. |
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Ryan Jones Manager, Community Tennis Development Ryan is the Manager of Community Tennis Development at Tennis Canada. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at expanding community engagement and fostering tennis development nationwide, focused on the Rogers First Set Program. With a passion for creating inclusive sport experiences, Ryan is dedicated to driving equitable access and accelerating grassroots participation within the tennis community. He brings a wealth of experience in sport management with over 7 years of experience in sport at the local, provincial and national levels. He holds a degree in Recreation Management and Community Development, and is pursuing a Master's degree with a focus on Positive Youth Development in sport. Ryan is committed to contributing to the future of tennis by designing systems and programs that are accessible to communities, schools and clubs and empower coaches, athletes, & leaders both on and off the court. |
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Washi Gervais Manager, TPA Communication and Services
Washi is currently Manager, TPA communication and Services at Tennis Canada. He is primarily responsible for the day-today TPA operations, ensuring quality services to TPA members. Washi holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Studies from Saint Francis University PA, where he also played NCAA division 1 tennis. He also holds the Coach 2 certification from Tennis Canada.
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William Beaulieu Coordinator, Tennis Professionnals Association William is currently the Coordinator of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA). Holding a post-graduate degree in Sports Management from HEC Montreal, his goal is to help the development of Tennis in Canada. He assists instructors, club members and contributes to the growth of the TPA. |
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Tristan Marceau Coaching Education Content Specialist, TPA Tristan oversees and supports day-to-day operations for all certification courses for both tennis and pickleball. In addition, he manages social media content for the Tennis Professionals Association
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Tracy Bennett Head of Pickleball Coaching Education Tracy Bennett is a leading figure in Canadian pickleball and serves as the Head of Pickleball Coach Education. With extensive experience at the professional level, Tracy has coached top athletes including Casey Rodgers and Kim Layton. A former Head Coach of the CNPL team Rocky Mountain Rush, Tracy brings a wealth of competitive insight to player and coach development. She is also the Founder of the Canada–USA Women’s Pro Challenge, an event that showcases elite female talent and fosters international collaboration in the sport. |