Junior tennis programs at Cedar Springs Heath, Racquet and Sports Club are perfect for the little court-lover in your home.
Whether your child loves tennis for fun or for competition, we have excellent racquet programs that will boost your child’s confidence off and on the court. We tailor our programs to various age groups and ability levels after a proper assessment, which means your kid will feel challenged and engaged as they learn new racquet skills! Meet our coaches!
Jay Barlow – High Performance Coach
“Coaching has always been a big part of my life, from my first job as a summer camp instructor to working with players on the WTA and ATP tour. I have been blessed with the opportunity to work with a lot of wonderful athletes and help them achieve their goals. Tennis provides me with an avenue to teach something I love while helping players grow as competitors and people.”
Jay Barlow is a Tennis Canada Level 3 Coach with over 20 years of teaching experience. His strong passion for the sport began as a youngster at Huntington Park Tennis club in Hamilton, where his grandmother was one of the founding members. The desire to play year round led him to Rosedale Tennis Club where he trained for 5 seasons, then on to McMaster University where he captained the men’s varsity team. A full time transition to coaching followed, leading to some great opportunities at several leading tennis academies.
Jay was born and raised in Hamilton, ON where he currently lives with his wife Melissa and 2 children. Jay is also a level 2 coach with Hockey Canada. He is the youngest of 3 boys, earning his stripes from countless battles at the rink and on the courts. When he isn’t coaching or working towards the title of “dad of the year”, he enjoys fishing and exploring the back country of Northern Ontario.
