“Guiding players to their dreams has always been something that makes me very proud and motivated. Helping players push past what they ever thought possible, and extracting the greatest version of themselves is a huge reward as a coach. I want every student that comes through our programs to feel like they had the best time of their life and reached all of the goals they were striving to achieve.”

– John Nallon

About Me

I was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where my passion for tennis began at an early age. As a junior player, I earned the No. 1 ranking in Texas and broke into the Top 10 nationally. Like so many families chasing big dreams in junior tennis, mine embraced the journey wholeheartedly. We spent countless weekends on the road, navigating airports, hotels, and tournaments together—experiences that shaped not only my game but also my character.
After high school, I continued my career playing Division I tennis at Texas A&M University. A torn meniscus forced me to redshirt a season, extending my college career to five years. At the time, it felt like a major setback. Looking back, it became one of the greatest blessings of my life. It taught me resilience, patience, and perspective while giving me another year with teammates who remain some of my closest lifelong friends. Those years were truly the glory days, and they reinforced lessons that continue to influence my coaching philosophy today.
Following college, I discovered a passion that rivaled my love for competing: coaching. I wanted to impact young athletes the same way my coaches had impacted me—to help them grow not only as tennis players, but as people. The opportunity to build a career doing something I genuinely love made the decision an easy one.
Over the past two decades, I’ve had the privilege of leading and directing successful high-performance programs while developing expertise in elite player development, curriculum design, coach education, and creating environments where both players and coaches can thrive. My greatest satisfaction doesn’t come from trophies or rankings—it comes from seeing athletes reach their potential, earn opportunities at the collegiate and professional levels, and develop the confidence, discipline, and resilience that will serve them long after their tennis careers are over.
Tennis has given me incredible opportunities, lifelong friendships, and invaluable life lessons. Today, my mission is to pass those experiences on to the next generation by helping players pursue excellence on the court while becoming exceptional people off it.

Credentials & Accomplishments

While awards and titles are never the reason I coach, they do reflect the journey, experiences, and opportunities I’ve been fortunate to have throughout my career. More importantly, they represent the incredible players, coaches, mentors, and families I’ve had the privilege to work alongside.

Coaching/USPTA/USTA/NotableAccolades

Coached multiple players with Gold, Silver, and Bronze National Balls
Coached and Developed Sectional and National Champions
USPTA Elite Professional
Mental Training Inc. Certified Mental Trainer
Guest Speaker – Specialty Courses on Player Development and Program Development
USTA and ITF Travel Coach
Host of the National Podcast “The Court House” – A player and parent educational platform
“2018 USPTA TOURING COACH OF THE YEAR”
USTA TEXAS Junior Competitive Committee Member
USTA TEXAS National and Intersectional Coach

Playing Background/Personal Accolades/Certificates

Texas A&M University 2002-2007
#1 in Texas and Top 10 National Junior
Sectional Grand Slam Champion Singles and Doubles
Texas High School State Champion 2002, Runner-Up 2001
Junior Davis Cup National Championship Team 2001
2x Dallas Tennis Association Player of the Year
Al G. Hill Senior Award Winner
2x Dallas Morning News High School Athlete of the Year
Men’s Open Texas #1 Singles and Doubles
Played Futures and Challenger Events post college
Wilson Advisory Staff