Gloria Lou.

Prepared to learn.
Ready to grow.

Gloria is an exceptionally thoughtful young player with a strong work ethic and a genuine love of learning. Working with her has been a joyful and rewarding experience from the very beginning.

Gloria's family reached out to me in early 2026 after recognizing her talent on the court. Our coaching journey started smoothly, and I was quickly impressed by her intelligence, preparation, and willingness to put new ideas into practice. She comes to every lesson ready to work.

Our first priorities were footwork and fitness. By becoming more efficient in her movement, Gloria could get into position sooner, take the ball earlier, and make contact comfortably in front of her body. These fundamentals were important building blocks for the game we wanted to develop together.

What stands out about Gloria is how seriously she takes the work between lessons. She consistently follows the exercises we set, bringing that same discipline and attention to detail to her own practice.

Just a few months into our time together, Gloria earned a wonderful competitive milestone: she finished runner-up at the 2026 JDS CBC Metro Region – UQ tournament. It was a well-deserved result and an encouraging reflection of her dedication.

Looking ahead, I'm excited to help Gloria broaden her tennis game, develop a deeper understanding of match strategy, and become increasingly confident in her decisions on court. She has already shown how much she can accomplish through talent, preparation, and hard work. I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

— Xander · XC Academy