Tennis Academy of the South Tennis - Meet The Staff
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Gery Groslimond,
Executive 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.
Gery
is a member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).
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Andrew
Groslimond, Director of Operations
Andrew returns to TAS following a stint as the Assistant Coach of
the Davidson women's tennis team from 2008-2010. Andrew is a
former nationally ranked junior, a full scholarship athlete and a
member of the Rollins College team that captured the 2001 NCAA
Division II National Championship. While at Rollins, Groslimond was
ranked as high as No. 21 in the nation in doubles and helped his
team to both the national championship in 2001 and a fourth-place
finish at the 2004 NCAA Division II National Championships.
Andrew is a member of the United States Tennis Professional
Association (USPTA).
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Jeff Groslimond,
Director of Development
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.
Jeff is a member of the United States Tennis Professional
Association (USPTA).
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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.
Shannan is a member of the United States Tennis Professional
Association (USPTA).
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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.
Shawn is a member of the United States Tennis Professional
Association (USPTA).
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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.
Hagen is a member
of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).
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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
and member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).
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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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Pro's Corner |
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Jeff Groslimond
Tip: Imagery
or visualization is extremely useful in almost all aspects of
the tennis game. A player can improve technique, strategy,
physical abilities and his mental preparation of certain events.
Another use of imagery is when a player misses a shot and then
quickly sees in his mind how he hit the ball correctly.
Using imagery is an incredibly efficient technique, not only in
tennis sports psychology but in everyday life, too.
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