TENNIS LESSONS

IN ABBOTSFORD, BC

For kids and adults from beginner to competitive players.

Valley Tennis Academy is located at Great West Fitness  (White Tennis Bubble).

TENNIS LESSONS

IN ABBOTSFORD, BC

For kids and adults, from beginner to competitive players.

Valley Tennis Academy is located at Great West Fitness  (White Tennis Bubble).

"YOUR TENNIS JOURNEY STARTS HERE"

At Valley Tennis Academy (VTA), we provide progressive tennis lessons and programs for juniors and adults, designed for every stage of player development — from beginners to competitive players. Our experienced, qualified, and passionate coaching team is committed to developing each player with excellence, building strong fundamentals, confidence, and a lifelong love for tennis.

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About Us

Valley Tennis Academy (VTA) is the Fraser Valley’s largest and longest-running tennis academy, providing professional coaching and comprehensive development programs for juniors and adults of all skill levels.

Our Coaching Team

Our coaching roots date back to the 1970s. We are a multigenerational tennis family with over 50 years of combined national and international coaching experience. We coach players of all ages and levels—from beginners to professionals—including juniors who have earned NCAA Division I tennis scholarships in the USA.

Adult Group Lessons

Our adult programs are designed for players of all skill levels, from beginners and low intermediates to intermediate and advanced open-level players.

Junior Group Camps

Our junior programs support players at every stage of development — from beginner and intermediate to competitive and high-performance levels. The Fall Camps begin the week of Sept 14, 2026.

What Our Clients Say

“Sport has the power to change the world; it has the power to inspire…it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

NELSON MANDELA

Meet Our Coaches

We bring together the most experienced and highly qualified tennis coaching team in the Fraser Valley. 


Our coaches have coached and developed players of all levels, from recreational beginners to professional players, including juniors who have earned tennis scholarships in the USA. Regardless of your age or skill level, our friendly team is here to help you achieve your goals.

Charles du Toit

Head Coach & Founder

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 18 years of coaching experience internationally.
  • Tennis Canada Certified Club Pro 2 Coach
  • Tennis Canada Certified Club Pro 1 Coach
  • Tennis Canada Certified Instructor
  • TPA (Tennis Professionals Association) Certified Coach 
  • Former top junior player in South Africa
  • Former top 5 Under 16 & 18 junior players in BC.
  • Experience coaching players from Beginner to Professional Tennis Players.

Riaan du Toit

Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Competed on the ATP tour as a men's professional tennis player.
  • Ranked Top 5 in the Men’s Open in BC.
  • Ranked #1 in U18 juniors in BC and #4 in Canada (2010).
  •  Played at the University of New Mexico & Central Florida on a Division 1 US Tennis Scholarship.
  •  Achieved a Top-20 national ranking in Men’s Open, Canada.
  • NCSF Internationally Certified Personal Trainer.

Andre du Toit

Coach & Co-Founder

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Level 3 ITF Certification (International Tennis Federation Highest Coaching Qualification)
  • Owned one of South Africa's largest tennis academies for over 30 years.
  • Coached & Developed professional tennis players; juniors who have earned Division 1 Tennis Scholarships in the USA, & Children.

Trudie Puskedra
(du Toit)

Guest Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Competed on the WTA tour as a female professional tennis player.
  • Played on a full-ride Division 1 Tennis Scholarship at the University of Oregon (2008-2013).
  • Recipient of the Premier Athletic Award in BC, Canada (2007).
  • Ranked #9 Junior Female Tennis Player in Canada Under 18 (2007).
  • Ranked #1 Junior Female Tennis Player in British Columbia Under 16 & Under 18 (2004-2008).
  • Ranked #2 Junior in South Africa Under 12 & Under 14 players (2000-2003).
  • Completed the Tennis Canada Pro 1 Coaching Certification.

Cyrus Martin

Coach & Tournament Coordinator 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Tennis Canada Certified Coach.
  • Tennis Canada Certified Roving Umpire.
  • TPA (Tennis Professionals Association) Certified Coach 
  • Former High Performance Junior Tennis Player 

Mansi Singh

Coach

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Tennis Canada Certified Coach.
  • TPA (Tennis Professionals Association) Certified Coach 
  • Former Competitive Junior Tennis Player 

Cary Blackburn

High-Performance Hitting Partner & Director of Marketing

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High-performance level hitting and match partner (5.0 level)
  • 6-time singles and 5-time doubles Maple Ridge Tennis Club champion
  • High-performance student of Charles du Toit and Valley Tennis Academy for over 10 years
  • Co-founder and co-owner of Results Grow Inc. managing millions of dollars in marketing campaigns for clients.

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Valley Tennis Academy Inc.
2550 Yale Ct #125
Abbotsford, BC
Phone: (604) 557-8125
Email: charles@valleytennisacademy.ca

Valley Tennis Academy Inc.
2550 Yale Ct #125
Abbotsford, BC
Phone: (604) 557-8125
Email: charles@valleytennisacademy.ca

opening times

7 Days A Week

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM


7 Days A Week

6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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