Chris played Junior tennis in Northern Ontario, reaching #1 both at Under14 and Under18 levels. Following this, Chris received a tennis scholarship to the U.S. (Michigan). Chris did a little bit of coaching during these early years, but the focus was mostly on the playing. In 1992, Chris was Track MVP at McGill University, where the next year he completed his graduate work in Theoretical Computer Science.
A revelation occurred in 2013, where Chris realized his calling was to coach tennis. It is a perfect combination of tennis, teaching, thinking, creating and the enjoyment of people, easy to see in retrospect but hidden for so many years. He has been full-on all-in coaching since.
Chris simultaneously brings an intensity and lightness to his coaching. This comes from the realization that nothing is to be taken too seriously, while at the same time, greatness requires an absolute seriousness.
Credentials
- Level 1 Tennis Instructor Certified
- Working towards Level 2 & 3 (post-injury)
Training Locations
Contact Information
Email: coachchriscrowley@gmail.com
Website: www.dropshot.ca
Phone: 780-802-2101
The Edmonton Junior Tennis Society is a non-profit society which is focused on introducing tennis to kids as a fun and invigorating sport which can be enjoyed by players of all ages. We are affiliated with Tennis Canada and the Alberta Tennis Association and enjoy the support of local sponsors, offering affordable and accessible tennis programs at both indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the city. Our coaches are Tennis Professional Association of Canada-certified instructors who are committed to Tennis Canada’s quality standards, working on skills development while emphasizing that tennis is most of all fun. 
This is Tennis Edmonton! We're a group of tennis loving people in Edmonton. We like to be outside in the summer and inside in the winter, to get exercise and have fun... so if you love tennis, you're in the right place! Whether you want to try it out, play sets, hit around, or just work on your game, you’ll meet friendly people interested in exactly the same thing. We have a board of tennis community members with diverse backgrounds including local coaches, professionals, varsity players, and recreational players - all united by our interest to promote and expand tennis in Edmonton. So come join us and make new friends, exercise, and have an awesome time!