team Ernesto
pickleball
Meet Our Team
Pickleball is our passion and helping you improve your game is our priority. Get to know our dedicated team of multilingual coaches who look forward to working with you.
Ernesto Fajardo
Ernesto is a top Canadian Professional pickleball player, winning 5 National Championships in the last 3 years. As an IPTPA Director and Level 2 Teaching Professional, he brings 7 years of coaching expertise to the court. Since 2019, Ernesto has been the Head Pickleball Pro at Club CDL where he teaches lessons and runs leagues for players of all levels. Beyond the club, he shares his knowledge through clinics across Quebec and Ontario. He has competed and won numerous medals across Canada and the US including winning the 2018 US Open. Born and raised in Montreal, the 24-year-old is fluent in French, English, and Spanish and is currently pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Passionate about the game, Ernesto loves seeing his students improve and strive for their maximum potential.
Narcis Ghisovan
Narcis has been playing pickleball for 4 years and is now recognized as one of the best players in Quebec. He has won several titles at the 4.5 and Open levels and has also teamed up with Ernesto for a few competitions in Quebec and Ontario. Narcis has played different sports at a competitive level and has been a martial arts practitioner for 35 years. Over the decades, Narcis has earned black belts in several styles and has been teaching martial arts since his teenaged years. He completed his graduate studies in Neuroscience at the University of Montreal. Narcis has 20 years of experience in higher education, mainly as a biology professor and lecturer in both Cegep (pre-university school) and University. Born in Romania, he speaks French, English and Romanian fluently and is the proud father of two boys who also play pickleball. Narcis has been a teacher and coach for most of his life and he loves sharing his knowledge with his students.
Ivan Di Capua
Ivan started playing pickleball in 2021 and he has quickly become one of the players to watch out for. Ivan competes in both singles and doubles, and consistently wins medals in the 4.5+ category. On top of his Pickleball skills, Ivan’s career path is marked with numerous awards as a top performer and people leader in the corporate world. Today, Ivan is an entrepreneur who dedicates his spare time to the development of the sport: he runs Top Drive Pickleball – the very first singles league in the province, he is the co-founder of the Pickleball Association of Saint-Lazare, and he is a certified Pickleball instructor. Born and raised in Switzerland, Ivan has travelled and lived in more than 35 countries. He holds two Master degrees, and is fluent in French, English, and Italian. Ivan’s passion for helping people is what drives him in everything he does, and he loves sharing his experience on the court with players of all levels.
Arrow of Success
Our approach stands out for the attention paid to the fundamental aspects of the game: technical, tactical, mental and physical. When we combine these elements, we can develop a complete player.
Learn Through our unique Approach
We use the scientific method to obtain a rapid and significant IMPACT on your game. Our vast experience as professionals allows us to target your needs and give you the necessary tools to improve.
