Our Staff
Our coaches are a group of talented, accomplished, and compassionate professionals who try their very best to get you to your very best.
If you are interested in taking lessons, please explore our coaching programs or contact us directly.
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Head Coach
Lionel Eli
Director of Tennis and Operations
Lionel holds the highest Coach 3 certification with the Tennis Canada National Coaching Certification Program, in addition to USPTA Elite Professional Certification. A native of Barbados, he has played in the Davis Cup and was named Davis Cup and Federation Cup Captain for his home country.
Contact Information:
(416) 443-0941
Assistant Coaches
Advait Kirtane
Assistant Tennis Professional
Advait Kirtane is an Assistant Tennis Professional at Banbury Tennis Club. He has been coaching for 8 years and specializes in working with juniors and adults. As a junior tennis player, Advait was ranked #3 in India Under 16 and ranked #198 in the World (ITF).
Advait attended Hampton University (Division 1) on a full scholarship where he played #1 singles and doubles.
Contact Information:
(647) 880-3544
Robyn Stewart
Assistant Coach
Robyn Stewart is an Assistant Tennis Professional at Banbury Tennis Club. She is a certified tennis coach and she is also certified in First and CPR-C. Robyn brings experience as an Assistant Head Coach and Head of Junior Development.
As a junior player, Robyn was ranked in the top 10 in Ontario. She also has a background in Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Contact Information:
(905) 447-9437