RSC Tennis Academy

High Performance Tennis

Ottawa's largest junior tennis development centre. Home to developing many national and provincial level athletes.

Ottawa's largest junior tennis development centre

Built for athletes who want to go further

Athlete-centered training tailored to the individual, ensuring peak physical conditioning, strategic excellence, and mental resilience on and off the court.

39 weeks

Sept - June commitment

Summer training

Optional HP summer camps

More than a tennis program

We build character, resilience, and lifelong leadership skills both on and off the court. Discover our holistic approach to youth athletic development.

Our Vision

To cultivate a thriving generation of confident, highly skilled, and resilient athletes who inspire their peers and approach life's challenges with unwavering integrity.

Our Mission

By delivering elite tennis coaching integrated with intensive mental performance frameworks, we guide juniors to master their technical prowess and unlock their true potential.

Our Core Values

The four foundational pillars that guide every drill, match, and interaction.

Discipline

We uphold the highest standards in both athletic and social pursuits.

Desire

Our athletes continually strive for improvement through dedication and mindset.

Diligence

Careful planning and execution are key to success.

Development

We prioritize developing world-class players and well-rounded individuals.

A pathway built around progress

Every athlete develops differently. Our structured pathway ensures players receive the right coaching, focus, and competitive exposure at each stage of their journey.

01

Pre-Competitive

02

Competitive

03

High Performance

04

National Team

Our Athletes' Success


Empowering athletes to push boundaries, break records, and secure stellar achievements at every level of competition.

Elise Chen

Elise Chen

Tournament: U14 National Championship
Finish: Finalist (2nd Place)
Date: August 2026
Eli Marks

Eli Marks

Tournament: U16 National Championship
Finish: Top 8 Finish
Date: August 2026
Amy Jiao

Amy Jiao

Tournament: U12 National Championship
Finish: 26th Place
Date: August 2026
Zahava Olsynko

Zahava Olsynko

Tournament: U14 National Championship
Finish: 30th Place
Date: August 2026
Zahava Olsynko

Zahava Olsynko

Tournament: U16 Tournament, RLTC
Finish: Champion
Date: August 2026
Harrison Chand

Harrison Chand

Tournament: U12 Tournament, RLTC
Finish: Champion
Date: August 2026
Lana Kasumovic

Lana Kasumovic

Tournament: U12 Tournament, RLTC
Finish: Champion
Date: August 2026
Adrien McIntyre

Adrien McIntyre

Tournament: U12 Tournament, RLTC
Finish: Finalist
Date: August 2026
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Built for the player.
Supported by the whole team.

meet our team

Our High Performance Coaches

Our tennis team is made up of the most certified, passionate and experienced coaches in Ottawa dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Pierre Tafelski

Tennis Director

Alex Harea

Head of Adult & Junior Programs

Rachel Cruickshank

Head of High Performance & Competitive Development

Sabina Machalova

Tennis Academy Coordinator

Sacha Krishna

Tennis Professional

Renga Moi Hutchinson

Tennis Professional

Zhenya Kondratovski

Tennis Professional

Arthur Kukliak

Tennis Professional

Max Von Althen

Tennis Professional

Benjamin Bates

Tennis Professional

Sofien Zaddam

Tennis Professional

Carlo Zambri

Tennis Professional

Not Ready for High Performance?

Looking for fun, skill-building tennis in a supportive environment? Explore our Recreational Kids Tennis programs for all ages and abilities.

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