COACHING TEAM
Val Eren - Head Tennis Professional
Tennis Canada certification: CP2, Coach 2 (In ProgresS)
Val Eren's tennis journey has been both unorthodox and inspiring, proving that tennis truly is for everyone. Val picked up a tennis racquet for the first time at the age of 30, after being introduced to the sport by his cousins, one of whom is a top-ranked player in the WTA at 112. Despite starting later in life, Val's background in hockey allowed him to adapt quickly to the sport.
His passion and commitment to the sport allowed him to reach a 5.0 OTA level in just a few short years. During that time, Val had the opportunity to learn from a number of world renowned coaches, including Nick Bollettieri at the IMG Academy and Gregg Le Sueur at OTI in Tampa, FL.
Under Le Sueur's guidance, Val learned all about utilizing video analysis to improve players' technique. This is a tool Val uses extensively in his private lessons to help his students achieve their best.
Val travels to the United States multiple times a year to coach with OTI for their technical clinics. He has become a respected member of the OTI community and has helped many players achieve their goals.
In addition to his extensive training, Val currently possesses a Club Professional 2 certification with Tennis Canada and is working towards completing his Coach 2 by the end of the 2024. Val's personal approach to coaching has made him a sought-after coach for players of all levels. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, Val's expertise and guidance will help you achieve your unique goals.
Book a lesson with Val:
- Private Lessons: $80/hr
- Semi-Private Lessons: $45 pp/hr
- Non-members please add a $10 guest fee per person
Rosie Schaich - Assistant Tennis Professional
Tennis Canada certification: INSTRUCTOR
Rosie is a passionate and accomplished tennis player, coach, and instructor who lives and breathes tennis. She considers tennis as her lifetime sport, and as such, she always makes sure that any travel destination she visits has tennis courts available. Her top priority is to introduce tennis to anyone, particularly kids, and pass on her experience and love for the sport.
One of Rosie's proudest achievements is being part of the Senior National Team and representing Canada twice in Florida and once in Croatia. She has won numerous national and provincial titles in both singles and doubles, but being selected to represent her country tops them all. Her highest ITF ranking is 32 for singles and 11 for doubles (as of October 3rd, 2022).
Rosie is a Tennis Canada Certified Level 1 Instructor, Cardio Tennis Instructor, and LePetit Tennis Instructor. She has also been recognized for her coaching excellence, receiving the Tennis Canada Coaching Excellence Award in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Rosie is currently ranked #1 in doubles and #3 in singles at the Canadian National Senior level (as of February 20th, 2023) for the 55 age category. She is grateful for the opportunity to share her experience and love for the sport with everyone at Lakeview Heights Tennis Club.
Book a lesson with Rosie:
- Private Lesson: $60/hr
- Semi-Private Lesson: $35 pp/hr
- Non-members please add a $10 guest fee per person
Lily-Ana Kreutzer - Teaching Professional
Tennis Canada certification: INSTRUCTOR
Lily-Ana Kreutzer is an accomplished tennis player and coach from the Okanagan Valley. She competed in all provincial tournaments and represented Team BC at the U16 National Tournament in Toronto during her junior career. She spent two years at the Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, California, competing in ultra-competitive Southern California tournaments almost every weekend. Lily received an athletic scholarship to Div 1 University of Northern Colorado, playing in both singles and doubles. She later transferred to Div 1 Seattle University on another athletic scholarship and played both singles and doubles, with her most prominent role as the #1 doubles team on the lineup. Her performance on the court earned her the captaincy during her senior year. Certified by TPA, Lily is committed to giving back to the community and offers private and group lessons for individuals of all ages and abilities. Her passion for the sport and dedication to teaching make her a valuable asset to anyone looking to improve their game.
Book a lesson with Lily:
- Private Lesson: $65/hr
- Semi-Private Lesson: $40 pp/hr
- Non-members please add a $10 guest fee per person
T: 250-878-5746
Mike Mulholland - Teaching Professional
Tennis Canada certification: INSTRUCTOR
Mike Mulholland, an active player and coach in the Okanagan tennis community, discovered his passion for the sport during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. His journey has been unique and inspiring. Now a certified TPA tennis instructor, Mike's dedication to the sport has enabled him to excel, quickly becoming adept at helping others along the same path.
Mike's "why" is to see others succeed in the sport of tennis. With a background in various sports and a keen interest in statistical analysis as it applies to tennis, Mike has a wide array of tools to help clients learn, compete, and achieve more victories in the sport.
In addition to his official Tennis Canada training, Mike has extensively studied professional tactics and techniques, applying them to players of all levels. His coaching goals include empowering players to analyze their own games, solve problems, and finish each match with a deeper love and understanding of the game.
Fueled by his passion for tennis and his commitment to continuous improvement, Mike Mulholland is determined to further enhance his skills. In 2024, he aims to complete his Club Professional 1 designation, further solidifying his standing in tennis education.
Book a lesson with Mike:
- Private Lessons: $65/hr
- Semi-private Lessons: $40 pp/hr
- Non-Members please add a $10 guest fee per person
Lily Clerf
Tennis Canada certification: INSTRUCTOR
Lily is a passionate and talented tennis player who was born in Vancouver but has since moved to Kelowna. She has competed on the BC junior circuit for over 5 years! She is a part of High Performance Okanagan and competes in both singles and doubles tournaments across BC. Her accomplishments include winning doubles tournaments within the Okanagan valley and competing in singles tournaments across BC. She started a tennis team at her high school to enable people of different ages and abilities to try tennis.
Furthermore, she is really passionate about growing the sport of tennis in the Okanagan, especially with youth and beginners. She was selected to participate in the Inspire Through Sport Program, a leadership program helping girls across Canada become coaches and leaders within tennis.
She can't wait to support you in your journey to loving the sport of tennis!
Book a Lesson with Lily:
Specializing in children and beginners
- Private Lesson: $40/hr
- Semi-Private: $25 pp/hr
- Non-Members please add a $10 guest fee
T: 250-808-8302