
Marie-Josée Bellemare
Director, Wellness, Tennis Canada

Marie-Josée Bellemare has a MS in counselling psychology (Psychoéducation) and is responsible for working closely with the Tennis Canada high performance athletes, parents, coaches, and staff to provide wellness and lifestyle assistance. She supports the implementation of Tennis Canada’s Mental Health Strategy by helping to connect those in the Tennis Canada ecosystem with the support they require.
What this project means and Why it matters
This project is important because it will help us better understand where we stand as a sports federation in the mental health support we provide to athletes, parents, coaches, and staff —what we do well, and where we can focus on future initiatives to continue improving. It will guide our growth in this area, and we will contribute to the collective effort to make a meaningful difference in the sports ecosystem across the country.