Peter Burgess

511 2045 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON
M8V 2Z6
416 858-7369

Peter Burgess

Tennis Coaching Philosophy and Objectives
My professional tennis coaching philosophy is based on the premise that learning and improving at tennis should be “fun” for people of all ages, skill levels and backgrounds. Tennis is a complex “open skill” sport that involves movement/foot-work, agility, balance, hand-eye coordination, and concentration just to names a few important attributes. Effective coaches motivate their learners and help them acquire and master skills through a process of guided self-discovery. I adhere to Tennis Canada’s “global approach” which incorporates tactical, technical, physical, and psychological elements to build a complete skill set to enjoy tennis.

Tennis Coaching Experience
▪ Over 25 years of experience in Canada and abroad working with some of the leading coaches in the field
▪ Past coaching involvement with Players Edge Tennis Academy based out of Canada’s National Tennis Centre at York University (Rexall Centre) in Toronto, Canada. Players Edge is a high performance junior academy and has been designated as a Tennis Development Centre (TDC)
▪ Extensive international coaching experience adult recreational and club players
▪ Coached for the Toronto Board of Education Adult instruction continuing education program
▪ Coached in the George Brown College Adult Continuing Education program
▪ Ongoing commitment to professional development visiting coaches at leading tennis academies in North America






Certification
▪ Level 1 Coach – Australian Tennis Professional Coaches Association
▪ Instructor – Tennis Canada
▪ Levels 1,2,and 3 Tennis Canada – audited and participated


Tips
Approach tennis as a “game for life” J Develop your own “game style” based on your personality and physical attributes. The assistance of a qualified teaching professional will help you learn to enjoy tennis more as you improve all aspects of your game. There are lots of great reasons to play tennis such as meeting new people and socializing around the game, getting exercise, and competing. Try to avoid “comparing” yourself to others and enjoy the aspects of the games that appeal to you personally.