Professionals at Markham Tennis Club
Head Tennis Professional - Chris Urquhart
We are excited to welcome Chris back as our Head Professional for this season. Chris has been instrumental in leading MTC to be one of the premier community clubs in Canada through the implementation of diverse adult & junior programs that cater to all skills and ages. His main goal is to create an atmosphere where players of all ages and skills levels can feel welcome at the club through his positive, attentive and fun approach to coaching. Chris currently holds a Club Professional 1 Tennis Canada certification & ITF Academy certification which allows him to coach on Tour with the pros. Chris is a three time draft pick and player in the Mayfair Toronto Pro League and a 2018 Provincial finalist at Davisville as a player. Chris has coached at the Granite Club in Toronto and as a special guest coach at the Whistler Racquet Club in British Columbia.
Lesson Rates: ·
Private Lesson (55 minutes) – $50 per hour
Semi-Private – $30 per person (2 Players Max)
3 People Lesson – $25 per person
4 People Lesson – $20 per person
**As a reminder you MUST be a member of the club to take lessons or clinics**
Chris can be reached at chris@markhamtennisclub.ca
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Assistant Tennis Professional - Carmela Tortolano
Carmela is certified with Tennis Canada with over 7 years coaching experience. Her passion for the game and experience training and competing in the sport inspired her to become a tennis coach. Carmela strives to help students improve their tennis skill level quickly and effectively with her technical and fun teaching style. She has helped many people in the community from beginners to advanced players of all ages to improve their tennis skills and confidence on court.
Carmela has spent the last few years coaching at the Angus Glen Tennis Centre in Markham and she is excited to start coaching this year at the MTC. She aspires to help her students reach their athletic potential.
Lesson Rates:
Private Lesson (60 minutes) – $40
Semi-Private – $25 per person (2 Players Max)
3 people $20 per person
4 person $15 per person
**As a reminder you MUST be a member of the club to take lessons or clinics**
Carmela can be reached at
Head Monitor - Kampbell Reid
Kampbell has worked at MTC for the past four summers, fulfilling various roles at the club. She spends most of her summer at the club and thoroughly enjoys her time there. She is going into her third year of studies at Queen’s University. Kampbell grew up playing various sports at competitive levels. Not to mention, competing in York Region Tennis Championships for Mixed doubles in her high school years. She has numerous years of experience with kids in a work environment. Her goal is to create a fun and welcoming environment for each individual that enters Markham Tennis Club!
For any questions regarding Wednesday Mixed Round Robin or club house needs, please reach out at anytime!
Kampbell can be reached at
Monitor - Mackenzie Hedges
Mackenzie is completing her third year as a University of Guelph student who spends her summers working at the Markham tennis club! This will be her forth summer with the team and is excited to be helping with camp seeing familiar and new faces! Along with seeing all the members at the front desk. Mackenzie specializes in all the off court and cross training sports and games with Camp! Tennis Baseball anyone?!?!
Monitor - Emma Baron
Emma is super excited to be back for her second summer at the Markham tennis club! She enjoys all of her conversations with the members and is looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces. Emma attends high school at St. Brother André and is excited to be returning as a monitor
Monitor - Aidan Giannopoulos
Aidan is looking forward to returning to MTC this summer. This will be his second year as a monitor and is excited to help out with the special events and tournaments. Aidan will be heading into Grade 12 at Markham District HS in the fall.
