Meet the Coaches
Two generations. One standard: expert coaching that produces results.
Michael Zimmerman — Toronto
Michael Zimmerman is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and an LL.B., and was subsequently called to the Bar of Ontario. During his time at U of T, he excelled athletically as the No. 1 singles and doubles player on the Intercollegiate Tennis Team, and also represented the university on its Intercollegiate Squash Teams. He achieved Top 20 national rankings in Canada in both tennis and table tennis.
Over the course of his distinguished career, Michael has held several prominent coaching and leadership roles. He served as Head Coach at both Wingfield Indoor Racquet Clubs and Mayfair West Racquet Club, later becoming the Director of Tennis for all Mayfair Racquet Clubs, a position he held for 36 years. He went on to serve as General Manager and Senior Tennis Coach at Toronto Tennis City for 12 years.
Currently, Michael is a Tennis Coach at the Toronto Lawn Tennis Club, where he continues to bring his extensive coaching experience, technical expertise, and passion for player development to the court.
He is certified as a Tennis Canada Club Pro 2 and remains active in the tennis community as the host of a tennis podcast. Outside of tennis, his interests include weight training and reading.
Want to train with me?
Email me at michaelzimmerman019@gmail.com
Chet Zimmerman — Waterloo
Chet Zimmerman is a graduate of Western University, where he completed a double major in English and History and was heavily involved in student life, serving in multiple executive roles across university clubs.
Based in Waterloo, Chet is a full-time tennis and pickleball coach who currently works at Westmount Golf & Country Club and The Club at Northfield, and has led club and high-performance programs with ACE Tennis.
Chet is the Founder of the Official KW Pickle League and is co-host of Mike and Chet’s Ultimate Tennis Podcast. He brings hands-on experience running Mini Tennis, private lessons, adult clinics, and structured player development programs across community and high-performance settings.
His player-first coaching blends technical detail, with an emphasis on biomechanics, and mental/match-play development, and he has worked with athletes of all ages and levels from beginners to competitive players.
Chet holds the following certifications and qualifications:
- Club Pro 1 — Tennis Canada (Level 2).
- Tennis Professional — RSPA (Level 2).
- Instructor 1 — Pickleball Canada (Level 1).
Active in the local racquet community, Chet focuses on growing participation while helping players improve in a fun, measurable way. In his spare time he enjoys boxing, basketball, reading, and weight training, and he still loves to play tennis, with plans to further develop his game and return to Open competitive play in 2026.
Want to train with me?
Email me at chet@ultimatetennistraining.com.