Coaches

All of Simcoe Tennis' coaching staff are certified by Tennis Canada with a combined experience of over 60 years in coaching. Led by Head Coach and owner Johnny Glanville our team of coaches have all been together since the inception of ST.

johnny@simcoetennis.ca 705 716-3198. Johnny began his coaching career in 1999 in Australia where he learned from some of the game's greatest including Gary Stickler (coach of Pat Rafter), Gavin Hopper and Wimbledon Winner Pat Cash. In 2006 he founded Simcoe Tennis. He is certified in both Canada and Australia as a Level 2 Coach.

steve.carless732@gmail.com 705 528-1092. After having a professional hockey career in both Europe and America Steve worked for several years in car sales. In 2007 he needed a change and wanted to do something he was passionate about. From this his career as a tennis coach was born. He is certified with Tennis Canada, is the current Singles Club Champion at BNWT and has established himself as one of the best coaches in the region. With a combination of teaching skills, personal relation ability and a sense of humour that is unmatched it's no wonder that Steve is one of the most popular people on the courts.

Follow Steve Carless as he writes in his blog about community living, social networking, the mysteries of the Mayan Calendar, astrology, indigo children and much more. Carless blog

mays@rogers.com 705 722-6575. The real question with Michele is not what she does, it's what doesn't she do? In addition to being a certified Tennis Canada Coach, former OUAA Doubles Champion, and Head Coach for the Olympia Tennis Camp; Michele also is heavily involved in sports such as Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer.

shbenson@rogers.com 705 737-0392. Steve played four years on an athletic scholarship at an NCAA Division 1 school in Georgia, this after having a wonderful junior career in Toronto. He has also had a hand in coaching in the Barrie area for many years, having coached all levels and ages. Steve is a certified Tennis Canada coach, a talented player and has been integral to the growth of the game in Simcoe County. Steve has the highest playing experience of all the coaches in the program and uses this experience to guide and help his students. Not only this but he is also, like all our coaches, a fan of the game and sports in general.

Follow along with Steve as he shares his unique
points on the importance of the history of tennis
with his blog "Tennis History 101"
 

ethan.91@hotmail.com 705 728-5486. Ethan plays NCAA Tennis for the University of Texas Tyler Patriots. He is a certified Tennis Canada Instructor and has been coaching for over three years. As a coach he works during the summer camps and is a player favorite due to his witty sense of humour. He is also very popular as a hitting partner for both juniors and adults.

Follow along with Ethan during his journey of playing
tennis at The University of Texas at Tyler with his
regular blog "Deep in the heart of Texas"

caitlyn-lawrence@hotmail.com 705 718-7076. A team member since 2007 Caitlyn has shown great skill when working with kids. She is a certified Tennis Canada instructor. She is able to instruct clearly while making the experience fun. Her own tennis continues to improve as a member of The University of South Carolina-Aiken Lady Pacers.

Follow along with Caitlyn Lawrence as she plays tennis
at The University of South Carolina at Aiken
with her regular blog "The Southern Stories"