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Meet Your Padel Coaches in Toronto

Train with #1-ranked Canadian padel players, national champions, certified instructors, and racquet sport professionals who help every player improve with confidence.


Andrew Bourne preparing a backhand during a padel match at Blue Cat Padel

Andrew Bourne

Andrew is currently ranked as the #1 padel player in Canada, with a World Padel Ranking (WPR) of 14.75. He is also a certified tennis instructor, certified personal trainer, and University of Toronto Varsity Tennis Champion. His coaching blends elite match experience, athletic development, and clear technical instruction


Fun fact: He gives his friends free haircuts.

Luke Galli holding a padel racket during an indoor coaching session

Luke Galli

Luke is an RSPA Padel Coaching Professional with provincial and national tennis experience, including a Provincials Doubles Championship. He is also a racketlon competitor ranked Top 25 in Canada across badminton, squash, table tennis, and tennis. In padel, he is a 2025 Division 2 Canadian National Champion with a current competition WPR of 12.14.


Fun fact: He played competitive table tennis for Mentor College and won ROPSAA.

Ilya Tiraspolsky hitting a padel shot during competitive play

Ilya Tiraspolsky

Ilya is currently ranked as the #1 padel player in Canada and is a Canadian National Champion. A former NCAA Division I tennis player at Indiana University, he reached a career-high individual NCAA ranking of 41. He is certified by both Tennis Canada and Padel Canada, bringing high-level tactical and technical coaching to every session.


Fun fact: He once hit a tennis ball that never came back.

Zane Hussain standing with a padel racket before a coaching session

Zane Hussain

Zane brings 35 years of racquet sport experience and more than 25 years of coaching. He is certified by PadelMBA, RSPA, Tennis Canada, Pickleball Canada, and PPR. His broad coaching background makes him a strong fit for players who want patient, practical, and well-rounded instruction.


Fun fact: He is a big foodie and always has food recommendations after a session on the court.