HEAD PRO
Conor Casey
Conor Casey is a former professional tennis player turned coach and journalist, hailing from Oakville, Ontario. As a tennis player, Conor earned Division I scholarships to The University of Mississippi and The Ohio State University (go Bucks!) and competed on the ATP tour. He’s coached elite WTA players and honed his craft at prestigious clubs like the Boulevard Club and Mountaingate Country Club in Los Angeles.
The Kingston Tennis Club was his favourite club to play at as a junior, and we’re thrilled he has returned! Certified as a Coach 2 by Tennis Canada, when he’s not coaching or creating viral content, Conor is available for private, semi-private, and small group lessons. Ready to level up your game? E-mail him at headpro@kingstontennisclub.com.
As the coach behind Tennis Coach Conor Casey on Instagram, he’s built a vibrant online community where tennis tips meet comedy. Conor’s goal is simple: make tennis fun, accessible, and just a little less serious for everyone. Don’t forget to follow his adventures @tenniscoachconorcasey!
CLUB MANAGER
Leslie Neasmith
Leslie, a former Steward and member at the Kingston Tennis Club, is excited to be returning for her third season as Club Manager. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bishop’s University and a Landscape Technician diploma from Humber College, she brings a strong foundation of knowledge to the role. She has extensive experience in property maintenance, operations administration, landscape design, and staff management spanning both the private and public sectors.
Involved in athletics for many years, Leslie is known for cultivating a collaborative team atmosphere and providing strong leadership. Be sure to stop by and say hello next time you’re at the club.
CAMP DIRECTOR
Paul Lutz
Paul is a passionate and highly accomplished tennis professional with over 25 years of coaching experience across the GTA. A former top-ranked junior player, he’s certified by Tennis Canada and the Ontario Tennis Association and is a proud member of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA).
We’re thrilled to welcome Paul back to the KTC for his second season! He has coached at some of Ontario’s top clubs, including 19 seasons at Eglinton Flats, 8 seasons at Rosethorn, and leadership roles at Bayview Village, Maryvale, and more. He’s taught players of all ages and levels, and even worked with tennis legends like Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Samantha Stosur.
His energy, professionalism, and love for the game creates an unforgettable experience for everyone at our Junior Camp!
ASSISTANT PRO
Felix Hand
Felix Hand is a longtime camp instructor at the KTC who has recently switched over to the Assistant Tennis Professional role at the club. Felix played tennis in high school but found his passion for teaching tennis at the age of 16 through the KTC camps and coaching junior lessons at the club.
Certified as an Instructor by Tennis Canada, Felix is available for private and small group lessons - and is a coach in many of the programs run by the club.
CLUB STEWARD
Genavieve Hinch
Genavieve just completed her second year of commerce at Queen’s University and is very excited to be returning to the KTC for her second season as a Steward. She brings a positive attitude and a love for sports – especially tennis and golf – and hopes to get on the courts with some of you this season! In her spare time, she loves listening to music and hosts her own radio show on the Queen’s station, CFRC 101.9 FM, every Saturday at 8pm. She’s looking forward to an amazing summer filled with lots of tennis!!
CLUB STEWARD
Max Kipping Munoz
Max recently finished his second year studying Applied Economics and History at Queen’s University. This is his first year working as a Steward, and he’s excited to get to know the members and be part of the team. He enjoys watching and playing many different sports, but mainly tennis and basketball. Max has been playing tennis for more than 15 years, and his all-time favourite player is Rafael Nadal – he even had the chance to meet him and got a racquet signed! He’s hoping to spend lots of time on the KTC courts playing with or against some of you and is looking forward to an amazing tennis season!
CLUB STEWARD
Jake Playter
Jake has just completed his first year studying Economics at Queen’s University and is excited to be joining the club for his first season. He’s looking forward to being part of the crew and getting to know everyone throughout the summer. Jake enjoys all things sports and athletics – whether watching or playing – and he’s eager to develop his tennis skills during his time at the club. He’s ready for a great summer of tennis with everyone.
CLUB STEWARD
Taya Williams
Taya is thrilled to return to the KTC for the 2026 season! Having recently completed her third year of Business Communications at Brock University, she is eager to apply her administrative and customer service skills and experience to the club. She looks forward to welcoming both new and returning members back to the courts for a fantastic summer ahead.