President

Barbara Bergstrom

Barbara, a retired lawyer and seasoned volunteer with extensive board experience, serves as President of the ETC Board, championing youth engagement in the sport.

Vice President

Jonathan Ting-Mak

Jonathan, an Edmonton native and lifelong sports enthusiast, leverages his IT management experience to support tennis growth and strategic goals as the Vice President of the ETC Board of Directors.

Secretary

Benjamin Steffes-Lai

Ben, former secretary and treasurer of Yukon badminton organizations, now hosts tennis events and serves as Board Secretary for Edmonton Tennis Community while working as a Chief Digital Officer.

Treasurer

Francisco Marquez-Stricker

Francisco, a longtime Edmonton resident and attorney, actively supports the tennis community as Board Treasurer and event organizer, fostering connection through the sport.

Board Director

David Lang

David was recently introduced to tennis and quickly became a passionate convert to the sport.

Board Director

Andrea Jones

Andrea, originally from the Northwest Territories, has spent over 14 years coordinating tennis programs and tournaments at Saville and serves as a Director on the ETC Board.

Board Director

Anastasia Machinski

Anastasia, a certified tennis coach since age 15 and experienced board member, advocates for accessible tennis programming while also being a talented local artist.

Board Director

Wallace Chan

Wallace, a global business professional and lifelong competitive tennis player, organizes adult social tennis events and contributes to ETC’s strategy to grow tennis for all ages.

Board Director

Walter Frank Kronthal

Walter, an engineer and public servant from Mexico with 15 years of tennis experience, actively participates in Edmonton’s tennis community and serves on the ETC Board.

Past Board President

Miranda Smit

Miranda, an animal scientist working in Knowledge Transfer, serves as President of Edmonton Tennis Community to passionately grow the sport in Edmonton and is leading community tennis events.

Coach

Thuy Cao

Thuy Cao is a dedicated tennis coach with a passion for developing players of all ages and skill levels.

Coach

Keith Bienert

Keith Bienert is a seasoned tennis coach known for his technical expertise and commitment to player development.

Coach

Daryna Dmytriieva

Daryna Dmytriieva is a passionate tennis coach dedicated to nurturing young talent and promoting the sport.

Coach

Harleigh Mailo

Harleigh Mailo is a dynamic tennis coach committed to developing players' skills and fostering a love for the game.

Coach

Sonny Nguyen

Sonny has been involved in Edmonton’s tennis community for over 15 years, competing in local tournaments and serving on the Tennis Edmonton board to help more adults discover the game.

Coach

Rafiel Cabrera

Rafiel’s journey with tennis began at the age of 13 at EJTS, where he quickly fell in love with the sport’s dynamics and challenges. During his first year, he volunteered as an assistant coach, sparking a passion for teaching and mentoring aspiring players.

Coach

Hoang Nguyen

Hoang began his coaching journey with Edmonton Tennis Community as an assistant and is currently in the process of completing his Instructor Certification.

Coach

Peter Skoda

Peter Skoda has been coaching tennis for over 25 years. Peter has been coaching with ETC since 2022 - encouraging our participants to grow their skills and fall in love with tennis.

Coach

Christophe Fung

Christophe comes from a family of tennis athletes and is the eldest of four brothers. He grew up in British Columbia and was an active junior tennis player.

Coach

Greta Hermosillo

Greta picked up a racquet at 7 years old and has loved the game of tennis ever since. What started as a hobby has become a meaningful part of her life, and now she’s excited to share that passion with others.

Coach

AnaMaria Dorobantu

AnaMaria recently joined the Edmonton Tennis Community team and brings great enthusiasm for sharing her passion for tennis while inspiring young players.

Coach

Dominic Wong

Dominic is a recent addition to the ETC team with 3 years of coaching and volunteering experience.

Coach

Darina Alessandra Baez

Three years ago, Darina moved to Canada and joined the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) programs, where she continued to grow as both a player and a person.

Coach

Allen (Zehua) Shuai

Allen is a TPA certified tennis instructor and is dedicated to promoting and growing the tennis community, bringing fun experiences to kids and adults.

Coach

Amelie Savage

Amelie, a valued member of the ETC coaching team for a year, holds a club professional one association certification.

Coach

Ela Trkulja

Ela Trkulja is a certified Instructor and member of the Tennis Professionals Association who has coached with the Edmonton Tennis Community for two years.

Coach

Zhuji Arendain

Zhuji has been part of the Edmonton Tennis Community for a year and a half. Watching players improve and gain confidence reminds him of the same excitement he felt as a young athlete.

Coach

Paul Wamba

Paul has been coaching for four years, including the past two with the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC).

Coach

Allan Ly

Allan is a new addition to the Edmonton Tennis Community, with two years of volunteering and coaching experience in Edmonton.

Coach

Fallon Nguyen

Fallon is a new member of the Edmonton Tennis Community coaching team, bringing a fresh perspective with 2 months of coaching experience.

Coach

Jasmine Motentan

Jasmine joins ETC with three years of coaching experience and a year of volunteer work. Jasmine is a certified instructor who began playing at age three.

Executive Director

Karina Trkulja

Karina Trkulja has served as the Executive Director of the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society (EJTS), now the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC), for the past eight years.

Marketing Coordinator

Tamara Salajic

Tamara Salajic joined the Edmonton Tennis Community team in January 2024 as the Marketing Coordinator.

Program Coordinator

Shaylea Mohr

Since joining Edmonton Tennis Community in 2024, Shaylea has helped grow programs and events that make tennis accessible and enjoyable for all.