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 develop complete tennis players, not just better strokes. Our methodology looks at the whole athlete, using a development map to build the technical, tactical, physical and mental skills they need to grow through each stage of development, competition and performance.

Our Vision

To teach the game of tennis so it can be enjoyed both recreationally and competitively.

Our Mission

To help each player develop their potential and reach their goals.

Our Core Values

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

Respect

For the opponent, for the coaches, for the sport.

Grit

Compete for every game, every point, every ball.

Accountability

Ownership of their own development, process, and journey.

Commitment

Effort, discipline, consistency.

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

Competitive

02

High Performance

03

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?

Explore our junior programs to find the right fit for your skill level.

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Register Your Interest

Want to join our High Performance program? Let us know you are interested.

Have questions about the HP program? Contact our Head of High Performance, Rachel Cruickshank, at rachel@rideausportscentre.com

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