Meet Our Expert Tennis Coaches in Mumbai
We combine the tactical precision of French ATP standards with the local grit of the Indian circuit. Meet the team building the next generation of tennis champions.
The dedicated team of players and coaches at French Touch Tennis Center India. We foster a supportive family atmosphere built on hard work and shared goals.
Wondering who is behind our program? This image introduces some of the key staff members who bring the French Touch philosophy to life every day on the court.
One of our head coaches on court, demonstrating the readiness and intensity that he expects from all his players during a training session.
We bring world-class expertise to India. Our consultant coaches from France schedule six weeks of annual presence to work directly with our players and local staff.
Meet Consultant Coach Charles Auffray, a former top 200 ATP player and coach to top professionals like Benoit Paire.
Meet Consultant Coach Yannick Jankovitz, a former top 200 ATP player who now coaches top 100 and top 300 ATP professionals.
Meet Consultant Coach Julien Varlet, a former top 100 ATP player who brings immense professional experience to our academy.
Meet Consultant Coach Olivier Tauma, a former top 500 ATP player and current coach to top 100 ATP professionals Marton Fucsovics and Hugo Grenier.
Meet Consultant Coach Marcelo Pacheco, the Head Coach at French Touch Academy with 25 years of experience, including coaching a top 20 WTA player.
Meet Consultant Coach Thomas Scherlé, a fitness expert and coach to top ATP players who also serves as a fitness coach for our India center.
About Meet Our Expert Coaches
Our coaching structure bridges the gap between Indian ambition and European technical standards. You aren't just learning from local pros here; you are training under the exact methodology that produces ATP-ranked players in France. While our head coaches manage the daily, high-volume grind, our visiting French consultants arrive annually to rigorously overhaul your mechanics, tactical decision-making, and court positioning using the PlaySight system.
The Coaching Philosophy
The coaching team at The French Touch Academy is built on a hybrid model. We believe that to compete on a global level, players need exposure to both the demands of the Indian circuit and the strategic sophistication of the European tour.
Local Leadership & Daily Grind
Our on-court training is led by Head Coach Himanshu Mali, an AITA and ITF-ranked professional who understands the specific hurdles of Indian junior tennis. The daily sessions are about volume and repetition. Whether it is basket drills, live rallies, or match play, the local staff is there to enforce the intensity required for real improvement. Strength and conditioning expert Jilani A. Shaikh works alongside them, managing the physical load to ensure that our 6-hour daily training volume produces strength rather than injury.
The French Connection
We don't just use a name; we import the expertise. Coaches like Charles Auffray, Yannick Jankovitz, and Julien Varlet—all former ATP-level professionals—bring direct experience from the tour. They don't just observe; they work on the court with our players during their annual visits, breaking down technical faults and teaching the mental toughness that separates good players from elite competitors.
Why This Matters
Tennis is as much about tactical IQ as it is about physical ability. Our coaching team focuses on:
- Technical Precision: Fixing mechanics through video analysis.
- Tactical Awareness: Learning how to play percentage tennis under pressure.
- Mental Resilience: Building the mindset needed for long matches and tournament travel.
Whether you are preparing for a US college scholarship or climbing the AITA rankings, you need coaches who have lived the professional life. That is the standard we hold every single day.
The French Touch Academy
We brought the French Touch Academy from Cap d'Agde to Mumbai to change the game. We are a family of Indian pros and French ATP-level consultants working together on the court every single day. If you are ready for the grind, we are here to push you.
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