Meet the Coaches

Steve Gould

Owner / Head Coach

Steve opened Ace Tennis Academy in 1990.  Since then Steve has helped over 15,000 children discover tennis and helped many to go on to a career in the sport He has his N.C.C.P Instructor level I and II in a variety of sports including tennis.Steve wants to spread his love for tennis and help kids everywhere get active! . In addition to playing tennis, Steve was an all round natural athlete who competed at College in soccer, golf, racquet ball, canoeing, running and badminton. He also played junior hockey. Steve has attended numerous sports conferences and tennis clinics over his 40 years of coaching sports. Steve earned his Club Pro 2 qualification from Tennis Canada in 2015.

Sahil Garg

Tennis / Basketball Coach

Sahil has been coaching tennis for over 4 years and has been with Ace Tennis Academy since June of 2024.   Sahil has won many tennis championships in his native country of India and wants to spread his love of competing and joy of playing tennis to everyone he coaches.  In addition to playing tennis, Sahil also loves playing Basketball and played on his school teams.  He is excited to share his knowledge and experience with all the participants he coaches.

Joshua Gould

Tennis Coach

Josha has been playing tennis since he can remember.  In 2025 received his  N.C.C.P Instructor level I. Joshua has been coaching since he was sixteen years old. He enjoys working with the Junior 1.0 and Junior 2.0 participants and helping them develop to their fullest potential.   In addition to playing tennis, Joshua enjoys the outdoors, and coaching the multi sport - Athletes in Training program at Sports for Kids.

Chris Bunch

Soccer Coach

Chris has been coaching for over 7 years and has learnt from some of the top coaches and academies in Calgary. Chris’ Canada coaching certificates include Active Start, Fundamentals, and Soccer for Life.  He has experience coaching from U3 participants all the way up to High School Varsity players.  For the last four years he has been a coach for a grassroots program and became the lead coach in organizing and running the program this past spring.  Chris has been playing soccer since he was three years old, playing through the top youth levels in Calgary and now the top Futsal level in Edmonton men's soccer.

Jeff Sneyd

Tennis Coach

In 1990 Jeff attained his N.C.C.P. instructor level I and II certification in tennis.  Jeff has been coaching for over 30 years.  In his youth he was a top Junior competing throughout Ontario.  Jeff has been the head pro at the Garneau Tennis Club and instructed at the Royal Glenora Club.

If you need any racquet restrung give Jeff a call at 780-906-5093 for service.