The Tennis Centre - Coquitlam

Competitive Program by invitation only, requires 10-month school year commitment (September to June). Includes Match-Play Training with coach-supervised match-play, Parent-Coach Meetings, and Player Materials. Follows Tennis Canada's Whole Player Development Pathway. Trains players to compete in tournaments at provincial level and transition towards High-Performance tennis. Develops tactical, technical, physical, and psychological skills. Requires tennis skill assessment for acceptance. Developmental Team Play programs also available for ages 4-17 across Blue, Red, Orange, Green, and Yellow levels to supplement Learn sessions with point play repetition in team environment. Staff have over 20 years high-performance coaching experience and have worked with Tennis BC, Tennis Canada, ITF events, and provincial/national competitions.

Developmental programs for ages 4-17 across five levels: Blue (4-5 yrs), Red 1&2 (6-8 yrs), Orange 1&2 (9-11 yrs), Green 1.0/1.5/2.0 (12-17 yrs), Yellow 2.5/3.0/3.5 (12-17 yrs). Uses Tennis Canada training guidelines and Play-Practice-Play structure with progressive ball compression and court sizes. Seasonal terms: Fall (15 weeks Sep-Dec), Winter (12 weeks Jan-Mar), Spring (12 weeks Apr-Jun), Summer (8 weeks Jul-Aug). Competitive Program by invitation for 10-month commitment (Sep-Jun) following Tennis Canada's Whole Player Development Pathway, training for provincial tournaments and High-Performance transition. Half-day and full-day camps offered Winter (3-4 days before Christmas/New Year), Spring (3-4 days in District 43 Spring Break week 2), Summer (Mon-Fri every week Jul-Aug). All new players except beginners require complimentary 10-15 minute assessment. Players receive progress reports rating Serve, Rally, Score abilities. Contact: letsplay@tennisforlife.ca or (604) 939-0028.

Adult group programs include Learn (tactical and technical skills for doubles and singles with individualized feedback), Practice (drills for decision-making and shot execution, best for 2.5+ players), and Play (coach-organized doubles match sessions with tactical tips, best for 2.5+ players). Junior developmental programs for ages 4-17 across multiple skill levels with 60-90 minute sessions. Programs run seasonally: Fall (15 weeks Sep-Dec), Winter (12 weeks Jan-Mar), Spring (12 weeks Apr-Jun), Summer (8 weeks Jul-Aug). Players rated from beginner (1.0) to advanced (4.5) consistent with Tennis Canada and USTA standards. Complimentary 10-15 minute assessments required for new players except beginners. Uses age-level-appropriate teaching methodology with Play-Practice-Play structure. Players receive progress reports at end of each term.

Weekly mixed-doubles socials for 2.5+ players to play with family, friends, and meet new tennis partners. Spring Adult Tournament held March 27-29, 2026, featuring singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at levels 2.0/2.5, 3.0, and 3.5+ with single-elimination format and no-ad scoring. Peter has been instrumental in running popular social events and sanctioned tournaments.