ACE Vaughan Academy
High-Performance Programs
ACE SmartVMC | 2025/26 Season
September 8, 2025 – June 28, 2026 (40 weeks)
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Meet Our Academy Director: Chris Manzinali
Train Like a Champion This March Break – High-Performance Camp at ACE SmartVMC!
Take your child’s game to the next level with elite coaching, advanced fitness training, and skill-building activities designed for high-performance players.
Why choose our Camp?
Expert Coaching
Led by top-level coaches specializing in national and international-level training, this camp ensures your child is prepared for peak performance.
All-Day Entertainment
With fitness activities, pool time at the YMCA, and lunch breaks, your child will enjoy a full day of fun and movement.
Flexible for Families
Early drop-off and late pick-up options make this camp convenient for busy parents.
CAMP DETAILS
Dates: March Break (March 10th-14th) 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: ACE SmartVMC, 775 AppleWood Crescent, Vaughan, Ontario
Who It’s For: High-performance junior players looking to elevate their skills and gain a competitive edge
Bonus: Pool sessions and a supervised lunch hour included
👉Register Now to reserve their spot today! Click on one of the buttons below to get started!
As the Director of ACE Academy at SmartVMC in Vaughan, Chris Manzinali brings an elite coaching experience and a deep commitment to developing Canada’s next generation of tennis champions. Chris has played a pivotal role in shaping some of Ontario’s top junior athletes, including national champions, through his technical expertise, player-first approach, and leadership both on and off the court.
Chris oversees the Provincial and National programs at ACE SmartVMC, guiding players through structured development pathways and ensuring alignment with the proven ACE System. He works closely with Walker Lamarche, Head Coach of the Champions Team and a lead expert in the FRAPPE system, to ensure consistency and progression across all competitive streams. Chris also collaborates with Adrian Boubalos, ACE Fitness Director, to integrate sport-specific fitness and movement training into every athlete’s development plan.
Whether your child is just entering the competitive stream or chasing national titles, Chris and the rest of the Academy team ensure every player receives the mentorship and training needed to reach their full potential.
Adrian Boubalos,
ACE Fitness Director
Walker Lamarche,
Head Coach of Futures & Champions Teams
OUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS
September 8, 2025 – June 28, 2026 (40 weeks)
What is the High-Performance Stream?
The High-Performance Stream is designed for players who meet national training hour requirements and are actively working toward provincial, national, or collegiate competition.
To ensure adequate court and physical training volume that meet national standards, players must register for a minimum number of sessions per week.
Training includes tactical development, fitness, match play, and tournament support.
MINI TENNIS TEAM/LITTLE ACES TEAM
AGES 5 - 7
Players assessed at the Red 1, 2, or 3 level will join this program. The class uses equipment specifically suited to their size and skill level, including red balls, mini nets, and smaller racquets.
Minimum 2 sessions per week required. Choose the day(s) you would like below.
SESSIONS OFFERED:
Monday-Friday 5:00-6:30pm Saturday 7:30-9:00am
Sunday 8:30-10am
PROGRAM COST:
2 Days - $2,700
3 Days - $3,600
PAYMENT PLANS:
Instalment plans available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration.
BENEFITS:
ACE SmartVMC Junior Membership included
Discounted private lesson rates
ACE Clothing
Discounted Holiday and March Break camps
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
All fees subject to HST
If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from Academy Director before registering.
Cancellations must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of the program for a refund. All cancellations will be subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee.
Requests within the two-week period prior to the start of the program, or requests during the program, will not be refunded.
FUTURES TEAM
AGES 7 - 9
Head Coach: Walker Lamarche
The Orange Ball - Futures Team is a full-year program for players transitioning from the Little Aces program. Players will continue working through the 4 learning programs and prepare to go to the Green Dot - Champions programs. In this program, players begin to compete in OTA Rising Stars tournaments and Rookie events.
Minimum 3 sessions per week required. Sessions include 1.5 hours of tennis and 30 minutes of ACE Fitness.
SESSIONS OFFERED:
Friday 6-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:00-10:00am
PROGRAM COST:
3 Days – $6,960
Add-Ons:
1 Morning of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $1,500
2 Mornings of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $2,700
PAYMENT PLANS:
Instalment plans available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration.
BENEFITS
ACE SmartVMC junior membership is included
ACE On-Court Fitness included in every session
ACE clothing
Access to discounted private lesson rates
Discounted Holiday and March Break camps
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
All fees subject to HST
If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from Head Coach before registering.
Cancellations must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of the program for a refund. All cancellations will be subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee.
Requests within the two-week period prior to the start of the program, or requests during the program, will not be refunded.
CHAMPIONS TEAM
AGES 9 - 10
Head Coach: Walker Lamarche
The Green Dot - Champions Team is a full-year program for players progressing from our Orange Dot - Futures or Orange Dot - Progressive 2 programs. Players will continue working through the four learning programs with an increased emphasis on tactical situations. From here, players will move into the Provincial Team.
Minimum 3 sessions per week required. Sessions include 1.5 hours of tennis and 30 minutes of ACE Fitness.
SESSIONS OFFERED:
Monday-Friday 6-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:00-10:00am
PROGRAM COST:
3 Days – $7,920
4 Days – $9,920
5 Days – $11,600
Add-Ons:
1 Morning of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $1,500
2 Mornings of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $2,700
PAYMENT PLANS:
Instalment plans available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration.
BENEFITS:
ACE SmartVMC junior membership is included
ACE On-Court Fitness included in every session
ACE clothing
Access to discounted private lesson rates
Access to match replays through Save My Play cameras at ACE SmartVMC
Discounted Holiday and March Break camps
Registration for 5 days - 15% credit for summer 2026 training will apply
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
All fees subject to HST
If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from Head Coach before registering.
Cancellations must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of the program for a refund. All cancellations will be subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee.
Requests within the two-week period prior to the start of the program, or requests during the program, will not be refunded.
U12 PROVINCIAL TEAM
Birth Year 2012/13
For committed U12 players who are transitioning from the Champions team [green dot] and who are competing in OTA U12 tournaments. Players are required to participate in the program a minimum of 3 times per week. Players can add additional days in the National Team (contact Tennis Director).
When: Tuesday, Thursday 5 – 7pm and Sunday 7 – 9:30am
3 days: $7,946.00
TTC membership is included in the cost.
*If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from the coach before registering.
PROVINCIAL TEAM
AGES 11 - 16
Head Coach: Chris Manzinali
The PROVINCIAL Team is a full-year program for players advancing from our Champions team and/or beginning to compete in 2-Star Transition Tour and 3-Star Provincial Circuit tournaments.
Minimum 4 days per week required. Sessions include 1.5 hours of tennis and 1 hour of ACE Fitness.
SESSIONS OFFERED:
Monday-Friday 4:30-7pm
Sunday 7-9:30am
PROGRAM COST:
4 Days – $12,400
5 Days – $14,500
Add-Ons:
1 Morning of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $1,500
2 Mornings of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $2,700
PAYMENT PLANS:
Instalment plans available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration.
BENEFITS:
ACE SmartVMC junior membership is included
ACE On-Court Fitness included in every session
ACE clothing
Access to discounted private lesson rates
Access to match replays through Save My Play cameras at ACE SmartVMC
Honsberger Physio + Initial Athlete Performance Testing & Access to Follow-Up Testing
Ignite Athletes At-Home Fitness & Nutrition Program + Take-Home Fitness Equipment
Discounted Holiday and March Break camps
Registration for 5 days - 15% credit for summer 2026 training will apply
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
All fees subject to HST
If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from Head Coach before registering.
Cancellations must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of the program for a refund. All cancellations will be subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee.
Requests within the two-week period prior to the start of the program, or requests during the program, will not be refunded.
NATIONAL TEAM
AGES 12 - 18
Head Coach: Chris Manzinali
The NATIONAL Team is a full-year program for players advancing from our Provincial team and/or who compete at a Provincial and National level.
Minimum 5 days per week required. Sessions include 2 hours of tennis and 1 hour of ACE Fitness.
SESSIONS OFFERED:
Monday-Friday 2:30-5:30pm
Saturday 6-9am
PROGRAM COST:
5 Days - $16,800
6 Days - $18,720
Add-Ons:
1 Morning of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $1,500
2 Mornings of 1 hour ACE Fitness + 30 minutes serve practice – $2,700
PAYMENT PLANS:
Instalment plans available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration.
BENEFITS:
ACE SmartVMC junior membership is included
ACE On-Court Fitness included in every session
ACE clothing
Access to discounted private lesson rates
Access to match replays through Save My Play cameras at ACE SmartVMC
Honsberger Physio + Initial Athlete Performance Testing & Access to Follow-Up Testing
Ignite Athletes At-Home Fitness & Nutrition Program + Take-Home Fitness Equipment
Support for NCAA scholarship pathways through Ignite Athletes
Discounted Holiday and March Break camps
Registration for 5+ days - 15% credit for summer 2026 training will apply
Annual Plan & Long-Term Development Plan
OTHER IMPORTANT INFO:
All fees subject to HST
If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from Head Coach before registering.
Cancellations must be requested two weeks prior to the first day of the program for a refund. All cancellations will be subject to a $35.00 cancellation fee.
Requests within the two-week period prior to the start of the program, or requests during the program, will not be refunded.
PROGRAMS DO NOT RUN ON THE FOLLOWING DATES & HOLIDAYS:
Thanksgiving: Monday October 13, 2025
Christmas Break: December 22, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Family Day: Monday February 16, 2026
March Break: March 16 – 20, 2026
Good Friday: Friday April 3, 2026
Easter Sunday: Sunday April 5, 2026
Victoria Day: Monday May 18, 2026
Bubble Down Week: Week TBC in May
INTERNATIONAL - PRO TEAM
AGES 12- 18
The International Team is designed for players wishing to train in the morning only, or in addition to the Provincial/National Team program. Players who are registered in both the International Team and Provincial/National Team will receive an individual annual plan and coaching at selected tournaments. Players training in both the morning and afternoon provide themselves the opportunity to meet the Tennis Canada Long-Term Athlete Development Plan Guidelines to help them develop into National and International level players.
When: Monday – Friday: 6 – 8am
3 days: $7,604.00
4 days: $9,790.00
5 days: $11,800.00
*If your child is new to this program, you must receive approval from the coach before registering.
What is the Performance Stream?
The Performance Stream is designed for players who train at a High-Performance level, but cannot meet the minimum program participation requirements.
Space in our Performance Stream is limited and cannot be guaranteed.
Performance Stream players will not receive the same benefits as High-Performance players, although some benefits are available as add-on services.
If you’re unsure which stream is the best fit for your child, feel free to contact us directly for guidance.
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CHAMPIONS TEAM [Level 4] High Performance Stream
10 months / September 9th, 2024 – June 29th, 2025
The Champions Team is a full year programs for players progressing from our Learn to Play Stream. Players will continue working through the four learning programs with an increased emphasis on tactical situations. From here players will have the opportunity to be part of our Provincial Team.
Exclusive
No programs during “Bubble Up” week in October
No programs during March break
No programs during “Bubble Down” week in May
Benefits
Club junior membership included
5-day registration: 15% credit for summer 2025 training
ACE clothing provided
Commitment: Minimum participation of 3 times per week
Eligibility: New players require Head Coach’s approval
Program Days – Afternoon:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Fitness
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Tennis
Program Days – Afternoon:
Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 am – 8:30 am
7:00 am – 7:30 am: Fitness
7:00 am – 7:30 am: Tennis
Cost
3 days (afternoons): $7,790.00
2 days (afternoon): $5,690.00
1 day (afternoon): $2,974.00
1 day (morning): $1,950.00
Payment Plans
Instalments available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration
PROVINCIAL TEAM [Level 5] High Performance Stream
10 months / September 9th, 2024 – June 29th, 2025
The Provincial Team is a full-year program for players advancing from our Champions team and/or beginning to compete in 2 Star Transition Tour and 3 Star Provincial Circuit tournaments. Participation in the program requires a minimum commitment of three times per week.
Players can add additional days in the National Team (contact Tennis Director).
Exclusive
No programs during “Bubble Up” week in October
No programs during March break
No programs during “Bubble Down” week in May
Benefits
Club junior membership included
5-day registration: 15% credit for summer 2025 training
ACE clothing provided
Free access to Honsberger Physio + injury prevention programs
Commitment: Minimum participation of 3 times per week
Eligibility: New players require Head Coach’s approval
Program Days – Afternoon:
Monday – Friday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Fitness
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Tennis
Program Days – Morning
Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 7:30 am (Tennis)
Saturday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (Tennis)
Cost
3 days (afternoons): $7,790.00
2 days (mornings): $3,895.00
Additional 1 morning day: $1,350.00 (if added to 3-afternoon days)
Payment Plans
Instalments available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration
NATIONAL TEAM [Level 6] High Performance Stream
10 months / September 9th, 2024 – June 29th, 2025
The National Team is a full-year program for players advancing from our Provincial team and/or who compete at a Provincial and National level.
Exclusive
No programs during “Bubble Up” week in October
No programs during March break
No programs during “Bubble Down” week in May
Benefits
Club junior membership included
5-day registration: 15% credit for summer 2025 training
ACE clothing provided
Free access to Honsberger Physio + injury prevention programs
Commitment: Minimum participation of 4 times per week
Eligibility: New players require Head Coach’s approval
Program Days – Afternoon:
Monday – Friday: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
2:30 pm – 4:30 pm: Tennis
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Fitness
Program Days – Morning
Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 7:30 am (Tennis)
Saturday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (Tennis)
Cost
4 days (afternoons): $13,320.00
5 days (afternoons): $16,320.00
3 days (mornings): $4,995.00
Saturday: $2,580.00
Additional weekday (morning): $1,250 per day (if added to 4 or 5 afternoons)
Payment Plans
Instalments available – please proceed to set up your profile and then contact [email protected] for completion of the registration
INTERNATIONAL - PRO TEAM [Level 7] High Performance Stream
10 months / September 9th, 2024 – June 29th, 2025
The International- Pro Team is a full-year program for players advancing from our National team and/or compete at U18 National and ITF level or Pro tour. Players training in both the morning and afternoon provide themselves the opportunity to meet the Tennis Canada Long-Term Athlete Development Plan Guidelines to help them develop into International level players. Participation in the program requires a minimum commitment of five times per week.
Exclusions
No programs during “Bubble Up” week in October
No programs during March break
No programs during “Bubble Down” week in May
Benefits
Club junior membership included
5-day registration: 15% credit for summer 2025 training
ACE clothing provided
Free access to Honsberger Physio + injury prevention programs
Commitment: Minimum participation of 5 times per week
Eligibility: New players require Head Coach’s approval
Program Days – Afternoon:
Monday – Friday: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Tennis
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Fitness
Program Days – Morning
Monday – Friday: 6:00 am – 7:30 am (Tennis)
Saturday: 7:00 am – 9:00 am (Tennis)
Cost
5 days (afternoons): $14,580.00
4 afternoons + 1 morning: $12,915.00
3 afternoons + 2 mornings: $11,250.00
3 days (mornings): $4,995.00
Saturday: $2,580.00
Additional weekday (morning): $1,250 per day (if added to 4 or 5 afternoons)
Payment Plans
Full payment due upon registration
5% credit of total fees applied to future registrations
Payment plan available – set up profile and contact [email protected] for registration completion
With the ACE System you get -
Initial Assessment & Training Session
Experience The ACE System firsthand with a complimentary initial assessment and training session.
A Player Centered Approach
The ACE approach is centered on building a team around the players by regrouping the player’s coaching and management TEAM through communication and the use of annual and long term plans.
Systematic
The ACE System is a structured Pathway for player development which is based on a scientific [research], progressive [building from year to year], integrated [technical, physical, tactical mental, strategy] approach.
Leading Edge
The Ace System accesses leading edge systems in the technical area [The Frappe System], the tactical component [Brain Tennis] physical and mental component [Tennis Canada’s WPDP directives]
The Save MY Play video system which allows for match and practice
feedback
Expert discounted Physiotherapy offering personalized treatment plans to prevent injuries, improve flexibility, and ensure you stay in peak condition throughout your training program.
Certified Human Resources and Great Leadership
Chose your personal coach/manager from a series of award winning certified Tennis Canada Coaches and Certified fitness coaches.
The leadership for the Ace System was developed by former national junior and men’s champion, Davis Cup Player and Captain, Pierre Lamarche who integrated scientific information with over 40 years of practical experience
With the ACE System you get -
Initial Assessment & Training Session
Experience The ACE System firsthand with a complimentary initial assessment and training session.
A Player Centered Approach
The ACE approach is centered on building a team around the players by regrouping the player’s coaching and management TEAM through communication and the use of annual and long term plans.
Systematic
The ACE System is a structured Pathway for player development which is based on a scientific [research], progressive [building from year to year], integrated [technical, physical, tactical mental, strategy] approach.
Leading Edge
The Ace System accesses leading edge systems in the technical area [The Frappe System], the tactical component [Brain Tennis] physical and mental component [Tennis Canada’s WPDP directives]
The Save MY Play video system which allows for match and practice
feedback
Expert discounted Physiotherapy offering personalized treatment plans to prevent injuries, improve flexibility, and ensure you stay in peak condition throughout your training program.
Certified Human Resources and Great Leadership
Chose your personal coach/manager from a series of award winning certified Tennis Canada Coaches and Certified fitness coaches.
The leadership for the Ace System was developed by former national junior and men’s champion, Davis Cup Player and Captain, Pierre Lamarche who integrated scientific information with over 40 years of practical experience
WHY US
ACE IN NUMBERS
20
Stamp Of Approval
Tennis Canada Gold Designated Tennis Development Centre 20 Years in a Row
40
Experience
Over 40 years of Excellence
200
Scholarships
More than 200 NCAA Scholarships
150
Champions
Over 150 National Championships
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