About Us

York Old Mill Tennis Club is a volunteer-run, community tennis club that comes to life each summer from May through October. We aim to create a welcoming tennis community where players of all levels can compete, improve, and connect. Through strong programming, and social play, we support both personal growth and collective success. With transparency and collaboration at our core, we’re committed to keeping our club open, inclusive, and evolving.

We aim to build a vibrant community through tennis, friendship, and fair play.
We’re here to help you grow, connect, and enjoy the game in a friendly, inclusive space.

Board of Directors

We’re proudly volunteer-led. Members are asked to chip in a little volunteer time each season to keep our amazing club running smoothly. These are our current volunteer board members. They work hard so we can all play hard!
Reach out if you want to be part of this fun team!

Vincent Cooney

Dhawal Goyal

Melissa Ogilvie McKinley

Tanya Schoen

Communications info@oldmilltennis.com

Brent Ross

Ahmed Moustafa

Membership Director membership@oldmilltennis.com

Social Director social@oldmilltennis.com

Bernadette Testani

Heather McCourt

Tennis Professionals

Our fantastic team of tennis professionals is here to help you elevate your game. They deliver high-quality programs, lessons, and clinics all season long. You’ll be able to meet the team—including our Head Pro and coaching staff — on court soon.

Mo Shebl

Head Pro
coaching@oldmilltennis.com

Mo is a certified Tennis Canada Club Pro 2 and Coach 2 who is passionate about helping adult players of all levels improve their game and enjoy their time on court. Whether refining technique, building confidence, or sharpening match play, Mo brings energy and experience to every session.

He competed nationally and internationally as a junior, representing both the Egyptian and Canadian National Teams, and also works with top-ranked Ontario juniors as part of the Team Ontario coaching staff.

You’ll see Mo actively involved in clinics, team play, and social events around the club — feel free to say hello when you see him on court!

Vika Kisialeva

Coach

Meet Vika!

She brings an elite competitive pedigree to York Old Mill, having been a two-time All-American at Baylor University and reaching career-high WTA rankings in both singles and doubles. Vika has even faced off against top pros like Eugenie Bouchard and Garbiñe Muguruza!

With a Master’s in Sports Pedagogy from Baylor, Vika combines her deep technical knowledge with a genuine passion for teaching. She has also served on the Team Ontario coaching staff, working with some of Canada’s brightest young talents.

You’ll find Vika out on the courts leading clinics and helping our members sharpen their game. Be sure to welcome her to the club when you see her!

Michael Polishchuk

Coach

Meet Micheal!

Michael began his tennis journey at the age of 4 and started competing in local tournaments across the City of Toronto at age 10. By 13, he achieved a provincial ranking of 24 in Ontario in the U14 division and went on to compete internationally in tournaments across Europe and the United States. At 17, began his coaching career, working at various clubs across Toronto including the North York Tennis Association, Sir Winston Churchill Park Tennis Club, and the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club.

Michael is a certified Club Professional 2 with Tennis Canada, bringing over 20 years of playing experience and 9 years of coaching experience to York Old Mill Tennis Club for the 2026 season — where he is committed to providing a positive, focused, and enjoyable learning environment for players of all levels.

Justine E Schoen

Coach

Justine is an instructor certified coach who aims to create a helpful, welcoming and fun tennis experience. 

She has experience working with both juniors and adults, and having grown up playing tennis enjoys introducing and helping others experience tennis in a positive way. She has experience working with people of all ages and skill levels, and enjoys working together with clients to develop. 

Our goal is to build a vibrant community through tennis, friendship, and fair play. We’re here to help you grow, connect, and enjoy the game in a friendly, inclusive space.

Club ByLaws

The YOMTC is a community tennis club that operates under the City of Toronto umbrella. We are governed by a permit, a set of By Laws and a Board of Directors. We encourage all members to view the bylaws which can be found on our website. If you need more clarification or have any questions, please reach out to the appropriate board member for answers. 

Each member of YOMTC has a responsibility to ensure that the club is well looked after. The courts, clubhouse and grounds are to be maintained and treated with respect. Any violations should be brought to the club’s board of Directors. Click here for Policy on Outdoor Community Tennis Club Operations as provided by the City of Toronto.

Hours of Operation: YOMTC operates from May 1st to October 31st. 

May & October the club hours are 8:00am to 11:00pm 

June to October the club hours are 8:00am to 11:00pm (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday & Labour Day). 

Public Hours  

May & October Sundays 4:00pm – 10:00pm 

June- September Sundays 5:00pm–11:00pm 

Stat Holidays Sundays 2:00pm-4:00pm