Coach Chris

Coach Chris

Bio

Chris played Junior tennis in Northern Ontario, reaching #1 both at U14 and U18 levels. Following this, Chris received a tennis scholarship to the U.S. (Michigan). Chris did a little bit of coaching during these early years, but the focus was mainly on playing. In 1992, Chris was Track MVP at McGill University, where the next year he completed his graduate work in Theoretical Computer Science.

A revelation occurred in 2013, where Chris realized his calling was to coach tennis. Coaching is that perfect combination of tennis, teaching, thinking, creating and the enjoyment of people, easy to see in retrospect, but hidden for so many years. He has been full-on all-in coaching since.

Chris simultaneously brings an intensity and lightness to his coaching. This comes from the realization that nothing is to be taken too seriously, while at the same time, greatness requires an absolute seriousness.

Things to Know

Private Lesson $80
2-Person Semi Private $90
3-Person Semi-Private $99
4-Person Semi-Private $110
All pricing includes court rental costs and Kinsmen entry fee.

I coach at the Kinsmen Field House across from downtown, both indoors and outdoors.

In the case that we are meeting indoors, simply say that you have tennis with Chris when you reach the front desk. You do not pay Kinsmen anything FYI.

Bring running, court or tennis shoes, and water. Optionally sunglasses and hat if we are outdoors on the day.

I have racquets that you can use during the class.

I provide the tennis balls.

For the off-season, May through October inclusive, Kinsmen has a 1-day cancellation policy. They charge $15 for any cancellations inside 24hrs.

My personal cancellation policy is geared towards popular prime time slots, where I need time to fill a cancelled spot with someone from my waiting list. Whenever possible, try to give me a week's heads-up.

right-click -> Copy this email into your favourite email program, or just click it, if you've setup your device to launch your email: coachchriscrowley@gmail.com
Text 780-802-2101