Our Coaches / Private Lessons

Johnny V - "The Court Jester"
Email: coach@johnnyv.ca
Mobile: 250-808-8378 
Uri Yarkoni
Email: uriyarkoni1900@gmail.com
Mobile:  250-212-3206​
Rates: Private $50 / Semi-Private $60
​Rates: Private $50 / Semi-Private $60
​Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Education (Phys. Ed. Major) UVIC
  • Certified Tennis Instructor (Tennis BC / Tennis Canada)
  • Founder & Commissioner SD23 Elementary School Tennis League​

​About:
Johnny is a retired school teacher and been coaching and teaching kids and adults in Kelowna for over 30 years.
He is passionate about introducing young players to the sport which is evident in his enthusiastic attitude on and off the court. He believes in kids having fun while learning tennis and the importance of nurturing their coordination, agility, balance and techinique.
 ​Qualifications:
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  • Certified Tennis Instructor  (Tennis BC / Tennis Canada)
  • Club Professional 1 ​(Tennis BC / Tennis Canada)
  • Coached at OK Mission Tennis in previous seasons.
  • Coaching experience with all levels and ages in North Carolina and Israel as well as Kelowna.
About:
Grew up as a comptetive tennis player, always enjoyed time on court. Played NCAA, college tennis, for 4 years in NC while completing a business Management degree. Really enjoys sharing the knowledge and taking a role in a player's development and progress.   After spending many years traveling around the world, Uri is very excited about returning to the tennis world and the club!
Kevin Hillman
​Email: kevinhillman99@gmail.com
Mobile: ‭(250) 717-7353‬
Rates: Private $40 / Semi-Private $50​
​Qualifications:
  • Certified Tennis Instructor in 2017 (Tennis BC / Tennis Canada)
  • Coached at OK Mission Tennis in 2017
  • Previously certified in Alberta (coached for 3 summers)

​About:
Kevin is a life long tennis enthusiast and has played tennis recreationally and in tournaments for over 40 years. He believes a bad day on the tennis court is better than a good day at work!