About Us

West End Tennis Academy is located in the west end of Richmond, Virginia. Our main goal is to provide kids and adults with the opportunity to learn, improve, and fine tune their tennis skills, while gaining confidence and self-esteem to accomplish goals on and off the tennis court.  We firmly believe that the foundation of proper technique in combination with meaningful practice can lead to the achievement of any tennis goal. Whether you just want to get exercise, play for fun, or want to play competitive tennis for a college team, we will give you the necessary foundation and training to accomplish your own goals.  No matter what age or level, you will find something here that fits your goals.


​Teaching  Professionals

Gonzalo Garcia​
Director
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USPTR Certified Professional​
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  • College Degree in Professional Tennis Management 
  • Spanish Federation Certified Professional Coach
  • Played For Top 20 Division I College
  • Traveling Coach for Top ATP/WTA  Players at the Van der Meer Tennis Ctr, Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Former Assistant Coach at Virginia Comm. University​
  • ​PPR Certified (Pickleball)​ ​
Gordon Macgill
Pro Coach​
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USPTA Certified Instructor

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  • 2024 USTA Mid-Atlantic Coach of the Year
  • Lead Coach for Love Serving Autism Adaptive Tennis Program​
  • USTA League Player - 4.5 Rating 
  • 4-year starter at Hampden-Sydney College (2-yr   captain)
  • Member of Freeman HS State Championship Team
  • ​Tennis instructor at Nick Bollettieri Summer Camp​​

Our Book
Your Window of Opportunity
 An Understandable Approach to Tennis Tactics

,Players of all ages and skill levels will discover how to…….
Parents will learn strategies to help their child’s….
Teachers will learn how to maximize the…

Title: Your Window of Opportunity: An Understandable Approach to Tennis Tactics
Authors: Ben Hartland, Gonzalo Garcia
Topspin Publishing: Ó 2007
Description: 160 page tactical tennis book; includes 43 detailed diagrams, 39 specially designed drills, 3 concept flow charts, and a changeover checklist.
Price: $14.95

Please email us if you would like to order a copy of our book.