Meet our Coaching Team
For enquiries about private or semi-private lessons please email our Tennis Director.
Andy Sutton
Tennis Director
Andy is entering his 7th year as the Tennis Director at UTC. A Tennis Pro for over 30 years, Andy spends his summers at UTC and is the Tennis Director at the new Premier Racquet Clubs location in Markham. Andy has a long history working in the Markham area and throughout Toronto. In addition to his 18 years in various roles at Mayfair Tennis Clubs, Andy has also been Head Pro at Rosedale Tennis Club, and a Senior Professional at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club. He holds the highest level of Tennis Club management certification as an OTA certified Club Pro 3, and also holds a Coach 3 coaching certification, with Tennis Canada. In addition, Andy is the Head Coach Developer for the Ontario Tennis Association. Andy teaches the Pros how to be Pros.
Valerie Ushanova
Coaching Staff
Valerie began her tennis career at the age of 5 in Kiev, Ukraine where she fell in love with the sport. Most currently, she was a Tennis Professional at Donalda Golf and Country Club and is a Club Pro 2 Tennis Canada Certified Coach.
Valerie also has a wealth of experience at Community Clubs and was instrumental to the success of Moore Park’s Adult and Junior programs during her tenure as the club's Assistant Head Pro.
As a player, Valerie boasts an impressive track record finishing her junior career Top 10 in U18 and #1 in the Open category in Ontario. She studied Psychology at York University, where she was a proud captain of the Lions Varsity Tennis Team and played out of the #1 spot. In her varsity career, she won 2 Gold and 2 Silver OUA medals, was named OUA Female Player of the Year 3 consecutive years, was nominated for York Lions Female Player of the Year, and led her team (undefeated) to a National Championship in the 2014-2015 season making her the #1 Canadian University player.
Valerie loves to be on court and is passionate about helping you achieve your tennis potential!
Tarik Kamel
Coaching Staff
Tarik Kamel has been playing competitively at very high level at an early age and has most of his success within his adult life. He’s been ranked in top 100 in singles and doubles in Ontario and the ITF seniors’ circuit. He is very well known around the tennis community and brings a lot of knowledge of the game to all his students.
Tarik is passionate about seeing his students improve and develop a love for the sport.
Liam Sutton
Coaching Staff
Liam has been a member on many teams at the club moving steadily up the ranks. With his love for the game it was only natural that he ‘graduate’ to becoming a coach at the club. He became certified as a Club Professional 1 in 2023 being one of the few to pass the course with honours. He is passionate about tennis and helping to develop his player’s games. About teaching, Liam says, “I really enjoy seeing players make progress toward their goals, any help I can provide toward that is vey rewarding.”
Jing Liu
Coaching Staff
Jing Liu started playing tennis at Unionville Tennis Club (UTC) with her two boys eight years ago. The family’s love for tennis and helping others led all three to become tennis instructors. Jing thanks UTC for the opportunity to coach and share her passion for tennis.
Jing is currently studying Fitness and Health Promotion at Seneca College, where she received the President’s Award. She combines her academic knowledge with her experience as a self-trained marathon runner. As a new coach, Jing is eager to engage junior players. She also aims to help adult players improve their skills and avoid injuries through well-designed tennis drills and fitness training.
Zane Hussain
Coaching Staff
Zane is a certified Club Pro 1 with Tennis Canada, and a member of the Tennis Professionals Association. He has been active member in the Toronto and York region tennis communities for the past 25 plus years. Zane initially got into coaching to help pay for university in his late teens and quickly realized how much he loved helping his clients realize their tennis potential and to share his love for the game. He holds a Bachelor’s of Electrical Engineering degree from Ryerson University.
Zane brings a high energy and positive coaching style because he believes in creating a positive member experience while helping them to attain their tennis aspirations.
Zane has coached at several clubs including, McLevin Park Tennis Club, Wishing Well Tennis Club, Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club, L’Amoreaux Tennis Centre, and Premier Racquet Club Markham.