Cyprien Tacq (Head Tennis Professional) ($80/hr + HST)
Cyprien Tacq is a Club Pro 2 certified tennis coach with over a decade of coaching experience, spanning both high-performance and recreational levels. He has worked extensively with competitive junior athletes at renowned institutions such as the Fainblum Academy at Mayfair Clubs and the Toronto Tennis Academy, where he played a key role in developing provincial and national-level players. His coaching approach emphasizes the technical, tactical, and mental components essential for high-level performance.
Cyprien also spent seven years at Wanless Park Tennis Club, where he worked with recreational players of all ages and abilities. There, he fostered a welcoming and supportive environment that encouraged skill development, personal growth, and a lifelong love for the game.
Holding a degree in Sports Management, Cyprien brings a strong academic foundation to his coaching practice, combining strategic insight with hands-on expertise. He is currently part of the coaching team at the Badminton & Racquet Club, where he continues to contribute to building a healthy, engaged tennis community.
Destiny Odefe (Head Assistant Tennis Professional) (rate $65/hr+ HST)
Destiny Udofe is a dedicated tennis coach with a strong background in player development across all skill levels. He brings years of hands-on coaching experience, blending technical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for continuous improvement.
A former collegiate athlete, Destiny played on a tennis scholarship at Shaw University in North Carolina, competing at the NCAA Division II level. With nearly seven years of private coaching experience and roles with the City of Brampton, Palgrave Tennis Club and The Boulevard Tennis Club, Destiny has honed his ability to tailor training programs to individual player needs.
Destiny is currently in the process of completing his Club Professional 2 certification through Tennis Canada.
Simon Simsic (Assistant Tennis Professional) ($65/hr+ HST)
Simon is a certified Club Pro 1 tennis instructor with over seven years of coaching experience. A Toronto native, he developed his skills and passion for the game at Viewmount Park, where he both played and coached during his early years. Simon recently returned from Australia, where he expanded his international coaching experience.His love for tennis was inspired by watching Rafael Nadal, whose playing style and determination sparked Simon’s own journey in the sport. He competed on the Northern Secondary School tennis team and continues to bring that same dedication and enthusiasm to his coaching.
Morgan Lever (Private rate $65/hr+ HST)
A National level player, and CP1 Tennis Canada certified coach, Morgan began his coaching career in 2015 here at East York Tennis club. He’s had the privilege of working at notable places such as ACE Toronto Tennis City, honing his skills and specializing with children, helping to support programs to engage and transition players from a recreational to a competitive level. He uses his own love and passion for the game to make tennis easy, fun, and accessible. He strives to give every player the fundamentals tools and a deep passion to pursue and play tennis for life. Morgan continues to compete, participating in Toronto Mens Majors Doubles (2019 Team Champion) and A2 leagues (Here at East York) respectively.
Andreas Mastrogianakos (Private rate $60/hr+ HST)
Andreas has been a part of the East York tennis community for nearly 15 years. He started taking lessons at six years old at EYTC, and he has been part of the EYTC coaching staff since 2021. In addition, Andres has his instructor level certification from the OTA, and has experience working with juniors and adults across a variety of different skill levels. He also coaches at the Granite Club year-round where he continues to expand his skills. Concurrently, Andres is enrolled at Toronto Metropolitan University where he majors in Global Business Management with a minor in Finance.
Sara Duran
Sara is a tennis coach with over 10 years of experience, specializing in body awareness, movement literacy, and long-term athletic development. She emphasizes a holistic approach to coaching, promoting not only technical skill but also a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Sara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, with a focus on physical performance and injury prevention. She is a certified tennis instructor and is currently completing her Club Pro 1 certification through Tennis Canada.
Her background in kinesiology informs her coaching style, allowing her to help players improve performance while reducing the risk of injury. Sara is passionate about developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the court.