Message from Bill Cowan, Director

Hello! Thanks for your interest in training with us in our 2011-12 indoor training season.

This fall will see some significant changes at Players Edge. We will continue to deliver our exceptional high performance training program, but we will offer our program at 3 locations: The Rexall Center will be home to one group in our Elite Provincial Training Program, aimed at developing U12-18 competitive players; our National level players will train afternoons at Blackmore Tennis Club in Richmond Hill; and our Progressive Tennis (Easy Play, ¾ court, ½ court ) programs, along with another Elite Provincial Group, will be based at the Crosslands Club in Newmarket. We also offer an intensive beginner program for all ages in Newmarket.

• The National Squad is specifically targeted to players who are competing at the National or International level and/or are planning to obtain a tennis scholarship for university in the coming year, or by invitation. Please contact Bill Cowan (416-254-7320) directly for more information. Participation in our National Squad requires a minimum 3-day per week commitment and early dismissal from school. Upon request, Players Edge Tennis will provide a letter on behalf of the athlete requesting early dismissal.


• The Provincial U12 Squad is targeted for players age 12 and under. This will allow our coaching staff to focus on the specific development needs of this age group. The Provincial Squad is targeted at competitive players between u14-u18. Our Provincial Squads will target high performance athletes that are already competing at a provincial and/or national level. Athletes registering for our Provincial Squads must be prepared to commit to a minimum of 2 days per week.


• Our Easy Play (green dot) program is targeted to the development of u10 competitive players and requires a minimum 2 day/week commitment.


• Our ¾ court program requires a 2-day commitment and the focus is on further skill development gained in half-court.


• Our half-court program is offered in a one-hour class. This program is specifically for tennis players 4-8 years of age. Players may elect to attend 1 or 2 days per week. This is the only program that does not require a try-out.

We are pleased to partner with Dennis Lindsay to deliver fitness programs in the gym at the Rexall Center.