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Tennis Development Center

Tennis Montréal Excellence develops accomplished athletes with strong values.

Our programs have trained players of provincial, national and international calibre such as Leylah Fernandez, Gabriel Diallo and Alexis Galarneau.

Tennis Montréal is the defending champion of the Coupe des CDT, the ultimate championship for elite development programs in Quebec.

Excellence Program mission

A core of excellence...

Thanks to its experienced coaching staff, Tennis Montréal Excellence is committed to the development of Quebec's junior tennis elite, offering personalized coaching and rigorous follow-up in an exceptional environment.

Program values

  • Passion
  • Autonomy
  • Respect
  • Commitment

Tennis Montreal Excellence Program 2026-2027

Join the elite of tennis development in Montreal

The program Tennis Montréal Excellence offers passionate young athletes a structured and stimulating environment fostering technical, physical, and competitive development.

Selections for the season 2026–2027 will take place at:

📍 Claude Robillard Centre Park
In case of rain: IGA Stadium
Cost of appraisal: 20 $

Please note that all profiles will be evaluated according to precise criteria to ensure a selection that is adapted to the level and potential of each player.

Tennis Montréal Excellence eligibility criteria :

Mini Tennis (2020-2021)

Dates to be confirmed in June

⏰ Schedule: Coming soon

📍IGA Stadium

📌 The selections will take place at the end of August.

🗓️ Upcoming Dates in June

Criteria

  • Assessment of general physical skills;
  • The child must have a certain autonomy in relation to his parents;
  • Motivation and desire to learn tennis;
  • One year of experience is an asset.
  • 8 to 12 young people selected

Born in 2021

🗓️ Saturday, August 22

⏰ 9 AM to 11 AM

📍 IGA Stadium – Outdoor Field #2-3

39-week training schedule (September to June)

Wednesdays: 4 PM to 5 PM and Saturdays: 11 AM to 12 PM

Registration deadline: August 21st at 12:00 PM

Sign up - Group 2021

Criteria

  • To have an interest in tennis;
  • General physical abilities will be assessed: throwing, catching, running, jumping, as well as hand-eye and foot-eye coordination.

* Have a tennis racket during the assessment

Children born in 2020

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

⏰ 8 AM to 9 AM

📍 Claude Robillard Sports Complex Park

☔ In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2020

Criteria

  • At least one year's experience of an annual program;
  • Be able to exchange 5 to 10 red balls with a coach or adult;
  • 8 young people selected

Children born in 2019

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

⏰ 9 AM to 10 AM

📍 Claud-Robillard Sports Complex

In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2019

Criteria

  • Minimum 1 year in an annual development program;
  • Be able to make 10 to 15 exchanges with an orange ball on three-quarters of the court, mandatory.
  • A «Future Star» tournament experience is being considered.;
  • 8 young people selected

Children born in 2018

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

⏰ 10 AM to 11 AM

📍 Claude Robillard Sports Complex

In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2018

Criteria

  • Minimum 2 years in an annual development program;
  • To be able to make 25 exchanges in cooperation with an orange ball;
  • Participated in 5 tournaments over the last 12 months.;
  • 8 young people selected

Children born in 2017

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

11 AM to 12 PM

📍 Claude Robillard Sports Complex

In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2017

Criteria

  • Minimum 6 hours of training per week for 40 weeks over the last 2 years;
  • Participation in at least 6 tournaments in the last year;
  • Tennis Québec player's license required;
  • To be able to trade 25 green balls at the back of the field;
  • To love competition and show intensity.;
  • 8 young people selected

Young people born in 2016

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

12 PM to 1 PM

📍 Claude Robillard Sports Complex

In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2016

Criteria

  • To be efficient in green-ball tennis 
  • Hold an active Tennis Quebec license for the past 2 years 
  • Minimum 6 to 8 hours of training per week for 40 weeks 
  • Participated in 8 to 10 tournaments in the last year 
  • Mandatory participation in Quebec stages and championships 
  • To love competition and show strong intensity 
  • 8 young people selected

Children born in 2015

🗓️ Sunday, June 28

13h to 14h

📍 Claude Robillard Sports Complex

In case of rain: IGA Stadium

Register - Group 2015

Criteria

  • Mandatory provincial ranking 
  • Tennis Quebec active license mandatory 
  • Minimum 6 to 8 hours of training per week for 40 weeks during the last 3 years 
  • Participation in at least 12 tournaments in the last 12 months 
  • Mandatory participation in Quebec stages and championships 
  • To love competition and show strong intensity 
  • 8 young people selected 

Sports-Studies Program (2010–2014)

Individual evaluations

November 2025 to June 2026

📍 On appointment

📧 Contact: Sébastien Prieur | excellence@tennismontreal.qc.ca

Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Hold an active Tennis Quebec license 
  • To be ranked among the top 30 in their age category 
  • Train a minimum of 10 hours per week for 40 weeks 
  • Participate in at least 15 provincial, national, or international tournaments per year 
  • Mandatory participation in the Quebec stages and Championships for their category 

Tennis Montreal Excellence coaches

Sébastien Prieur

  • Technical Manager
  • Level 3 coach

Kelly Georges

  • Level 2 trainer

Daniel Rojas

  • Level 2 coach

Robin Poitras-Archambault

  • Level 2 coach

Jean-Maxime Malo

  • Club 2 professional

Hervé Musset

  • Level 3 coach

Specifik performance

David Girard

Kinesiologist

Bio

Philippe Lemieux-Cardinal

Kinesiologist

Bio

Marc-André Léonard

Kinesiologist

Bio

Anne-Marie Jubinville

Physiotherapist

Bio

Gabriel Trottier Hardy

Chairman

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