Lessons

With clear guidance, supportive attitude and personalized approach, our coaches offer private and small group clinics to help you progress quickly and confidently. 

Alex Stojkov

Alex Stojkov is one of Canada’s most elite pickleball coaches, with over 30 years of high-performance experience in tennis and pickleball. A former top-level competitor, Alex has trained and competed alongside Grand Slam champions and former world #1 players, earning a rare, professional level understanding of the game.

As the founder of HISPORTS Pickleball & Tennis, Alex has coached Canada’s top pickleball athletes, leads the HISPORTS Pro Team, and delivers the most recognized pickleball clinics in the country. He is also one of the leaders behind the creation of Canada’s National Pickleball Coaching Certification Program, shaping the future of coach education nationwide.

Known for his passion and inclusive approach, Alex is certified in Mixed Ability Sport and proudly leads Canada’s only Pickleball Mixed Ability and Para program. From elite competitors to driven newcomers, Alex’s coaching sets the standard for high performance pickleball in Canada.

Head coach

Brendan Cummins

Brendan is a Level 1 Certified Pickleball Coach. With 30 Years of racquet sports experience, he started his pickleball coaching journey two years ago. He has a track record of helping his students gain a better understanding of the sport, improve their skills, all while having a lot of fun!

As a pickleball player, Brendan has competed internationally, winning a Silver Medal in the Irish National Pickleball Championships. He was also a double medalist at the 2025 Ontario Provincial Championships.

Performance coach

Charles (Phong) Dam

Charles is NCCP Certified Pickleball Coach | Tennis Canada with over 20 years in racquet sports. His approach is rooted in building confidence and joy in the game through patient and tailored instruction.

As a founding coach at The Dill Pickleball Club, Charles’ been consistently dedicated to growing the community since the business opened its doors in March 2025.

Skills coach

Jay Tse

With decades of teaching experience, Jay is a seasoned competitive tennis player and holds a Tennis Canada Coach 1 Certification. His pickleball journey started 7 years ago.

With great enthusiasm, Jay’s goal is to welcome new students to the sport of pickleball, and advance the skills of experienced players in a fun and social environment.

Skills coach

Hoa Le

Hoa Le is a Pickleball Canada Certified Pickleball Instructor 1 with over 10 years of racquet sports experience. Hoa is passionate about teaching pickleball to players of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on creating a fun and supportive learning environment. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player aiming to refine your skills, Hoa is here to help you achieve your goals on the court.

Types of lessons and clinics

Specialized clinics

Our specialized clinics focus on targeted skill development, offering concentrated training to help you quickly elevate specific areas of your game.

1-on-1 or group lessons

Our 1-on-1 and small group lessons provide focused, personalized coaching to help you build skills efficiently and confidently.

Youth training

Our youth training program helps young players build strong fundamentals, confidence, and a love for the sport through fun, structured, age-appropriate coaching.