Indoor Tennis Centre

Marvin was born in Guyana, South America. His love of tennis began at age 9. He achieved his International Tennis Federation Level 1 Coaching Certification at age 15. In 2001, Marvin and his family moved to Edmonton to attend the University of Alberta and Co-Captain for the Golden Bears Tennis Team. Marvin has been a Tennis Professional at the Saville Sports Centre and the Royal Glenora Club. A strong believer of continuous learning, Marvin has taken the appropriate steps to complete Canada’s Coach 3 certification program and the Advanced Coaching Diploma program. While coaching at the Royal Glenora Club, Marvin helped establish the progressive tennis system, oversaw development of players in the Next Gen, Jr Performance and Men’s and Women’s Tournament Prep streams. He organized tournaments and box leagues to introduce participants to others at a similar age/level. These match play opportunities helped bridge the gap between recreational and competitive players at the club.

Rosi competed in tennis for many years as a junior throughout British Columbia and Washington. After graduating high school, she moved to Vancouver and started coaching juniors at the Grant Connell Tennis Centre. Rosi has been coaching professionally for over 18 years. She previously worked as a Head Tennis Professional, and has experience instructing private and group lessons, junior and adult leagues, and clinic programs. Rosi is inspired by the growth in junior players. In 2014, Rosi became certified by the United States PTR for junior development U10 and 11-17 age groups. Rosi holds a Tennis Canada Club Pro 1 certification, Tennis Canada Wheelchair Instructors and will be working towards receiving the Club Pro 2 Certification. In her early twenties’ music was her life. Rosi recorded an album, performed around BC, Montreal and in northern Australia. When she retires her dream is to have a country property set up to take care of rescue dogs.

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Kirsten Prelle to the Derrick Club Tennis Team. Kirsten brings an incredibly decorated resume of competitive experience at both the National and Collegiate level as well as experience working with juniors and adults. For almost twenty years, her love for tennis has ignited with each passing moment on the court. From honing her skills alongside top-tier players and coaches to refining her own unique coaching approach, her journey has been nothing short of unique. Now, as she eagerly anticipates the opportunity to join The Derrick Golf and Winter Club, she is brimming with enthusiasm to contribute to its vibrant community. She is wholeheartedly committed to supporting Marvin and Rosi in elevating the tennis program to new heights. She looks forward to hitting the courts with everyone!