Our Academy

The St. Julien Tennis Academy offers personalized tennis training from Lead Instructor, Gianna St. Julien. Our academy creates an engaging environment for its trainees, guaranteeing notable progress. We aim to inspire an appreciation for tennis that is rooted in technique and a genuine love of the game. Offering leisurely or competitive, individual & group lessons, we invite players of all ages and skill levels.

 Gianna St. Julien began playing tennis through the nonprofit organization New Orleans Youth Tennis at 8 years old. Through this program, she developed a love for the game of tennis, which led to several years of training and competition in the USTA Junior Leagues. Gianna went on to become a two time regional champion and four time state qualifier & semi finalist representing Benjamin Franklin High School as MVP.  While completing a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Gianna maintained a position as Vice President of the university’s Tennis on Campus Club team. During this time, she also worked alongside tennis professionals from City Club River Ranch and decided to pursue her USPTA certification, which she received in October of 2019. She currently coaches for New Orleans Youth Tennis, eager to be able to give back to the program that sparked her passion. Gianna believes that tennis is best taught through interactive, fun lessons that focus on developing both technique and a love for the game. Through her experience coaching players of all ages & skill levels, Gianna is able to create personalized lessons for each trainee, guaranteeing notable progress & enjoyment!