2023 Staff
Conor Casey, Head Pro
Conor Casey is a former professional tennis player turned coach and journalist, hailing from Oakville, Ontario. He received a division one scholarship at The University of Mississippi and The Ohio State University before embarking on a successful coaching career. Conor has worked with elite players on the WTA tour and at prestigious country clubs such as the Boulevard Club and Mountaingate Country Club in Los Angeles. Conor is a certified Coach 2 by Tennis Canada.True story: He credits Kingston Tennis club as his favorite tennis club to play at when he was a junior.
Conor will be available beginning May 1 for private, semi-private, and small group lessons. Please contact Conor at headpro@kingstontennisclub.com for more information and availability. Rates can be found here.
Rishi Laird, Junior Instructor & Summer Camp Director
Hi everyone, my name is Rishi Laird! I am happy to return as Camp Director at the club this year. I will be heading into my second year of University in the fall studying biochemistry. I have been a member of the Kingston Tennis Club since I was young, and have enjoyed being a camper, volunteer as well as camp counsellor over the years. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis, hockey and golf. I look forward to seeing everyone and getting back on court
Sydney Peters, Junior Instructor
Hi everyone! My name is Sydney Peters and I am excited to be a part of the Kingston Tennis Club this summer. I have just completed my undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at Queen’s University, and I am staying in Kingston this summer to complete a Certificate in Disability and Physical Activity. Tennis has always been a big component of my life as I was a high-performance junior tennis player growing up, competing in provincial, national, and international tournaments. I continued to play tennis throughout University playing on the Queen’s Tennis Club, and got the opportunity to be the Captain this past year. I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing you out on the courts!
Katie Orser, Steward
Hi everyone, my name is Katie Orser and I am a 4th year Music/ConED student at Queen's University! Outside of school I enjoy working out, playing sports and travelling. It is my first year working at the club and I am so excited to meet everyone and to have a great summer at the club! Feel free to come say hi anytime!
Ana Vera Rodriguez, Steward
Hello! My name is Ana Rodriguez and I’ll be part of the KTC Stewards Team this season. Just a little about me, I have just finished my first year of university studying life sciences and biochemistry and I enjoy playing all types of sports, including soccer, basketball, and this summer some more tennis! I am more than excited to be helping out everyone navigate the KTC sports club this season. Hoping I can be a friendly face for all this summer at the club!
Lucas Nault, Steward
Lucas Nault is returning to the KTC again this year as a part time steward. He is going into grade 12 at Kingston Secondary School in the fall. He has attended multiple camps at Kingston Tennis Club and enjoys playing sports such as soccer and basketball in his spare time.