Gallan Tennis Academy has officially launched in London, introducing a performance-led approach that combines European training principles with a modern British development model. The academy has been designed to give young players a clear and structured pathway to compete at county, regional and national levels, and beyond.
The initiative was established to address a long-standing issue within the UK’s junior tennis landscape. While grassroots clubs provide valuable early-stage coaching, many ambitious juniors struggle to find a clear next step as they progress, leading to uncertainty and stalled development.
This challenge is one that co-founder and Tennis Director Christian Gallan has witnessed repeatedly during his time running the successful LoveTennis programme.
“Over the years at LoveTennis, I saw many committed juniors reach a level where they were ready for more,” said Christian Gallan. “Too often the pathway ahead was confusing or unavailable. Players and parents were left without the guidance they had relied on, and progress stalled. That never felt right.”
After years of working with young athletes and seeing how structured support could unlock further progress, the idea for a new performance pathway began to take shape.
Christian added: “These players didn’t need to leave the country to develop. They needed something simple, accessible and built around them, a performance pathway here at home. So we built one.”
The academy was co-founded with Evan Michaels, a former IMG operator, entrepreneur and tennis parent who has experienced the challenges of the British development system from a family perspective.
“As a parent, I’ve lived the frustration of not knowing what the next step should be for my kid’s tennis,” said Evan Michaels. “Gallan Tennis Academy is about clarity. We combine world-class coaching with technology and data so development is measurable, personalised and continuously improving. This isn’t guesswork, it’s an operating system.”
Gallan Tennis Academy delivers high-quality, small-group training alongside structured competition, physical preparation and regular data-led evaluations. Performance metrics and ongoing assessments enable coaches to tailor programmes and clearly demonstrate progress.
As part of its launch phase, the academy is inviting applications from competitive players aged 8–16 who are committed to taking the next step in their tennis journey.
Every player is assessed before joining to ensure the right training environment and group placement, with limited spaces available to protect coaching quality.
Parents and players can register interest at: gallantennisacademy.com.
“Our goal is not just to build better players,” added Christian Gallan. “It’s to build a stronger community and a brighter future for British tennis.”
