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Tennis Academy of the South Tennis - Meet The Staff
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Gery Groslimond,
Director
Gery has taught more
nationally ranked players than any other coach in the South, which
include 12 NCAA All-Americans, 5 NCAA national champions, and 2 junior
national champions. As a player Gery was ranked #6 in the United
States Boys 18 & under, played #4 singles and #2 doubles on an NCAA
championship team at Stanford University, and was ranked #45 in the
men's national rankings. Gery also served as the men's tennis coach at
Georgia Tech 1983-1988 and was ACC coach of the year in 1985.
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Shannan McCarthy- Gaudette
Shannan
was a top-ranked junior, four-time state and national champion at
Marist High School and was an active member in FCA. At the
University of Georgia, Shannan was a four-time All American in
singles and doubles, achieved the #1 collegiate ranking in the US,
an NCAA singles finalist and All SEC Academic status each of her
four years at UGA. Shannan turned pro in 1992 and achieved a WTA
world ranking of top 100 in singles and top 50 in doubles as well as
experience traveling to and competing in over 20 Grand Slam events;
US Open, Australian Open, Wimbledon and the French Open. After six
years on tour, Shannan reunited with her previous mentor, Gery
Groslimond, to help coach kids of all ages and abilities, most
recently starting the Pre-Academy for the TAS. Shannan is married
and has a five year old and triplets who are four years old.
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Shawn
McCarthy-Barbee
Shawn
was one of the top ranked juniors in the nation and was a four-time
State Champion and a National Champion at Marist High School. At
UGA, she earned All-SEC academic honors twice and was a three-time
All American in both singles and doubles while completing her degree
in general business. Shawn spent four years playing professionally
on the WTA circuit. After her professional career, she worked with
Gery Groslimond teaching all ages and ability levels, most recently
starting the Pre-Academy with the TAS. Shawn has two girls, ages
three and one.
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Hagen Endler
Hagen is a former
nationally ranked junior in Florida, scholarship athlete at Florida
State, and worked for the Academy during the summer month of 2003.
Hagen's character and work ethic will make a strong impact on the
juniors in the Academy. Hagen's work with juniors during tournament
competition was excellent.
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Kurt Clemmons
Kurt is a former full
scholarship athlete at Jacksonville University and then Georgia Tech.
Kurt has one of the strongest coaching backgrounds in the Academy as
he served as the assistant women's' coach at Georgia Tech, a graduate of
the USTA High Performance Coaching Program, directed the Junior Tennis
Program at the Racquet Club of the South, and has coached some of the
world's top women WTA tour players such as Lilia Osterloh (#45 in the
WTA world rankings). Kurt is not only a tremendous coach but can offer
great insight into the women's' intercollegiate system, and the
women's'
professional tour. Kurt is also a USTA High Performance Training
Coach.
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Jeff Groslimond
Jeff is a former
nationally ranked junior, a full scholarship athlete at the University
of Arizona, a top 60 ranked singles and top 10 ranked doubles player
in NCAA tennis. Jeff travels extensively with the higher nationally
ranked boys in the Academy. Jeff's competitive playing background at
the higher NCAA level and his ability to relate on a personal level
with juniors, makes him an invaluable source for Academy juniors to
gain competitive toughness and enjoy the game.
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Brendan Zackey
Brendan is a native and former nationally ranked player in South
Africa. In college tennis Brendan was an NCAA All-American playing
singles and doubles on the 2000 national championship mens’ tennis
team at Georgia Perimeter College. Brendan brings a wealth of
insight and mental toughness to all of the juniors in the Academy.
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Braunn Endler
Braunn is a former sectionally ranked
junior in the Florida section. Upon graduation from the University
of Florida's Business School, Braunn taught in junior development
programs in Orlando, Florida before joining TAS. Braunn brings a
wealth of tennis knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to every
level of TAS.
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Jonathan Kerch
Jonathan is a former
head tennis professional at The Concourse Athletic Club, where he built several dynamic tennis programs.
Jonathan is passionate about his chosen career and developing committed
tennis players. He is a former PGA
Tour Superstore - Assistant Professional, a PTR
“Professional”, a Certified Coach, Trained
Stringer by USRSA, 4-YR.
Collegiate Tennis Player at Piedmont College.
Jonathan is blessed with natural athleticism, great energy and a strong
drive for improvement & excellence in tennis & life.
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Matic Omerzel
Matic is a native
and former junior and men’s national champion in Slovenia. Matic also
won NCAA Championship with The University of Georgia team in 2007
where he was recognized as the MVP of the tournament. He graduated
from Consumer Economics major and worked as a volunteer assistant
coach for University of Georgia 2008 National Champion team and
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