A Message From the Teddy Tennis Founders
Since launching Teddy Tennis in 2007, our mission has remained the same: to inspire young children to get active, build confidence, and develop essential life skills through sport, music, and play.
What began as a simple idea – using music, stories and pictures to teach tennis – has grown into an internationally recognised early-years sports programme trusted by thousands of families worldwide. Our unique methodology not only engages and entertains young children, but also delivers a proven, repeatable business model for our franchise partners.
Parents love Teddy Tennis because it keeps their children active, happy and learning. Franchisees love it because it offers a structured, high-demand, scalable opportunity with strong brand support.
We are delighted that you are considering joining our international community of Teddy business partners and we look forward to helping you build a successful programme in your area.
Our Story
Teddy Tennis Ltd was incorporated in 2002 in England by brothers Richard and Stephen Bean, who developed the concept of teaching tennis through music, characters, and visual cues. After several years of research, programme development and music production, Teddy Tennis officially launched in 2007.
The programme quickly gained attention, including a feature on the BBC’s entrepreneurial show Dragons’ Den, and shortly afterwards began expanding across the UK and internationally.
In 2008, Teddy Tennis began franchising, providing entrepreneurs around the world with an exciting and rewarding opportunity to deliver our unique early-years sports experience in their communities.
As demand grew, so did our offering:
- 2013: Launch of Teddy Connect, our bespoke online teaching, booking, and back-office system.
- 2015-2016: Introduction of Teddy Soccer and Teddy Cricket, expanding our play-based multisport pathway.
- 2024: Launch of Teddy Padel and Teddy Sports World, the umbrella brand uniting all Teddy activity programmes.
Today, Teddy Tennis is taught across multiple countries, helping children everywhere develop confidence, coordination, creativity and a lifelong love of sport.
Why Teddy Tennis?
Choosing Teddy Tennis means joining a brand built on:
A Unique Teaching Method
Music, pictures, stories and characters make learning effortless and fun for young children.
A Proven Early-Years Curriculum
Researched, tested and refined over more than 20 years.
A Strong Global Brand
Recognised and trusted by parents, schools and sports communities worldwide.
Comprehensive Franchise Support
Training, marketing, operations, continuous updates, and access to Teddy Connect.
High Demand & Scalable Growth
Children’s sport and enrichment programmes are one of the fastest-growing global markets.
Looking Ahead
Our vision is simple:
To be the world’s leading early-years sports and play-based education programme, helping children everywhere grow through music, movement, and imagination.
As a franchise partner, you become part of this vision — supported by an experienced team, a proven system, and a global family of Teddy entrepreneurs.
We look forward to welcoming you to Teddy Sports World.
Together, let’s inspire the next generation.