Our Director and Club Pro
Jay Francis Racquets Director/Pro
Jay Francis, brings an impressive wealth of experience and passion to our club.
Jay has been immersed in the world of racket sports from a young age, starting with squash and tennis at the tender age of 4. With both parents as professional players and coaches; it's no surprise that Jay quickly excelled in representing his province and England teams from the age of 8.
While Jay achieved success at the highest elite levels in squash, his true calling emerged in club growth and coaching. With international coaching experience ranging from beginners to world tour professionals, Jay honed his skills since coaching adults at just 11 years old.
For 18 years, Jay managed an 18-court facility in Holland, catering to around 2500 players, showcasing his expertise in club management. Additionally, Jay made a remarkable transition to professional golf coaching, earning PGA professional qualification after a mere four months of play.
Now, Jay has set his sights on Pickleball, quickly ascending to the higher echelons of Canadian Pickleball, reaching the 5.0+ level in a remarkably short time. His dedication to personal growth is evident in achieving an Elite level coach/player status, including obtaining a PPR PRO coach rating.
In his debut outing at an Open level event, Jay clinched the Gold, setting the stage for even greater accomplishments to come!
Savanna Ly-Nguyen-Tennis Pro
Savanna started playing tennis at age 5 and
quickly became one of Canada’s top juniors,
reaching the #1 national ranking in both U12
and U14. In 2017, she began representing
Vietnam internationally, competing in events
like the Asian Games and the Billie Jean King
Cup.
In 2019, Savanna accepted a full tennis
scholarship at Washington State University.
Off the court, she earned multiple academic
honors and graduated with a degree in
Neuroscience.
After college, she played professionally for
two years, reaching WTA rankings of #808 in
singles and #880 in doubles. She won a pro
doubles title in Tunisia and earned multiple
SEA Games medals for Vietnam.
Now back home, Savanna is excited to share
her experience and passion for tennis with
the Corte KW community. Her goal is to help
athletes grow both on and off the court with
a focus on skill, mindset, and love for the
game.
She also runs College Tennis Connect, a
platform that helps junior players explore
and pursue college tennis opportunities.
Amir Davoodikho
We're excited to welcome Amir Davoodikho to our team as a Pickleball and Tennis Professional. Amir brings a wealth of experience from his roles as Assistant Head Pro at prestigious clubs like Palgrave and Cutten Fields.
A certified Pickleball Club Pro 1 with Tennis Canada, Amir is passionate about developing players of all ages and skill levels. He has extensive experience delivering private and group lessons, from beginners to high-performance juniors and adults. Amir is in the process of completing his Level 2 pickleball certification and is also a certified tennis coach.
His expertise also extends to running engaging summer camps and leading Cardio Tennis clinics. Amir’s coaching philosophy is centered on creating progressive structures to help every player enhance their skills and build confidence on the court.
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