Chris Ancrum
Head Tennis Pro
514-690-8801
Chris Ancrum has been a resident of Baie-D’Urfé for the past 24 years. He has been teaching tennis since the age of 16. He started his career at the West Island tennis club where he taught tennis during the period of 1990 – 2010. He is currently part of the Club Sportif Côte de Liesse professional teaching staff.
Chris graduated from Catawba College in North Carolina with a degree in sports management. He was on the President’s and Dean’s lists of Honor for academic achievements. He attended the school on a scholarship where he played #2 Singles and #1 Doubles during the three years on the tennis team. During that time his achievements include Captain of the Team, Most Valuable Player and he made the All-District Team. Currently Chris holds numerous team records for single season and career winning percentages.
Over his 30-year teaching career Chris’ responsibilities included coaching all levels of ladies interclub to numerous championship seasons in the highly competitive Tennis Féminin Interclub Montréal league.
Early in his career Chris was heavily involved with coaching juniors of all levels – from beginner to provincially- and nationally-ranked players.
As part of the John Abbott College coaching staff, Chris helped lead the Islanders to six provincial championships in the ten years with the team including a 5-year undefeated streak.
Chris continuously looks to broaden his knowledge of the game of tennis. On regular basis he attends conferences and workshops. He is affiliated with the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) – an international teaching association where he is certified as a National Clinician and Tester and has certified over 100 tennis instructors. He has also achieved certification as a High-performance and “10 and under” coach at the Professional level.
On a personal note, Chris has been married to his wife Maria for 25 years, enjoys the outdoors and travelling, is an avid runner and loves to BBQ.
Frank Hornig
Senior Tennis Pro
Frank Hornig is a 40-year veteran of the tennis teaching industry. He was the only 1989 Magna cum Laude graduate of the Tennis Tech program (Tyler Junior College, Texas), the world’s first two-year degree program for tennis teaching professionals.
Since then, Frank has taught thousands of West Island juniors and adults. From 1992 to 1998, he was Tennis Director at Club Mirabel; from 1999 to 2008, Senior Teaching Professional at Club West Island; and from 2008 to 2020, Senior Teaching Professional at Club CDL. Since 2021, he has worked one-on-one with players during the winter months at Tennis Giant, a tennis retailer with a private court in St-Laurent.
Frank’s teaching is grounded in science and focused on long-term development. He works with players of all ages and levels, from beginners to those with competitive goals. He is known for his biomechanical approach, identifying inefficient movement patterns that lead to injuries such as tennis elbow, shoulder, and wrist issues, and rebuilding strokes so players can return to play pain-free.
A recognized developmental specialist, Frank has seen nearly three dozen juniors from his programs recruited by local CEGEPs, several of whom went on to compete at the NCAA Division I and II levels.
He continues to pursue ongoing coaching education and integrates modern digital tools to help his students maximize performance while preventing repetitive motion injuries. He is one of only a dozen Canadian-certified technical analysts through Tennis Analytics, a program endorsed by Tennis Canada.
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TPA Canada Certified Coach (Safe Sport Compliant – Respect in Sport, Screening & Code of Conduct)
Certified Technical Analyst (Tennis Analytics)
USTA Lifetime Member
Daphne Heselton
Junior Tennis Pro
I’ve had the privilege of coaching tennis for over 10 years, with this summer marking my ninth at Baie-D’Urfé Tennis Club. My journey with the club began when I was just five years old, taking my first lessons on the very same courts where I now coach. I fell in love with the sport right away. As my passion grew, I joined John Rennie High School’s Sports-Study program, where I trained and competed in tournaments for five years. I later discovered my love for coaching and became certified with an Adult Development Coaching Certificate through the Professional Tennis Registry of Canada.
I enjoy working with both kids and adults in private and group settings. Here at Baie-D’Urfé Tennis Club, I run the junior interclub team for more advanced players under 18. As well as the junior program with the club for beginners to intermediate players, ages 6-16. My priority is to help students develop their skills in a fun, friendly, and competitive environment. Whatever your goals are, I look forward to helping you achieve them while having a blast!
Let’s swing into action!
Feel free to reach me by email or text at:
514-922-7496
Mario P. Mariategui
Senior Tennis Pro
(438) 410-8557
I am an enthusiastic, supportive and compassionate Tennis Instructor with a passion for the sport. I possess a 5.0 tennis skill level and a strong foundation in tennis techniques and strategies.
As someone who is deeply passionate about the sport of tennis, I found that one of the most rewarding experiences is coaching you to improve your game, whether you are a seasoned player looking to share your expertise, or a beginner eager to learn. I offer a lot of opportunities for growth and enjoyment, helping players of all levels maximize their skills and achieve their goals on the court.
With years of experience and a love for the game that knows no bounds, I am committed to providing personalized guidance tailored to your needs and aspirations. Whether it is refining technique or fostering a love for the sport, I believe in nurturing not just tennis players, but well-rounded athletes and confident individuals. Together, we'll embark on a journey of growth, perseverance, and triumph as we navigate the exhilarating world of tennis side by side.
Anthony Bassili
Tennis Pro
(514) 791-8150
Anthony is a high impact Tennis coach known for his clean, modern teaching style and ability to make players noticeably better. With 9+ years of coaching, he focuses on crisp technique, purposeful footwork, and smarter tactical play.
His sessions are structured, motivating, and tailored to each player’s style. Anthony builds players who move with confidence, think with clarity, and compete with purpose.
Clear coaching. Sharp results. Serious progress.