Tennis Academy of the South Tennis - Meet The Staff

		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.
		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.
		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.
		Andrew Groslimond Andrew is a former sectional and nationally ranked junior, growing up playing and working in the Academy of the South. A scholarship athlete at Rollins College, Andrew was the NCAA Division II champion in 2001. Andrew travels extensively with the higher ranked juniors and provides at great deal of expertise and encouragement for the aspiring juniors in the Academy.
		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.
		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.
		Shellie Cochran Shellie is a former nationally ranked junior, scholarship athlete at Furman University, and comes from one of the strongest tennis playing families in the South. In addition to her great playing background, Shellie trains and travels with the higher ranked girls in the Academy. Her vast tennis experience and demeanor make Shellie a great role model for the Academy's girls to aspire to.
		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.
		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.
		Matic "Omi" Omerzel Matic is a native and former junior and men’s national champion in Slovenia. Matic also won the NCAA Championship with The University of Georgia team in 2007 where he was recognized as the MVP of the tournament. He graduated with a Consumer Economics degree and worked as a volunteer assistant coach for the University of Georgia 2008 National Champion team and assistant coach at Manursing Island Club in NY.
		Tanner Cochran-Evans Tanner was a top 5 national ranked junior player and won several national championships. As a junior, she traveled all over the world to play ITFs including the Australian Open and Wimbledon juniors. Tanner turned pro at the age of 18 while competing in the US Open. She achieved a career high singles ranking of 236 and doubles of 242. After playing a few years on the WTA tour, Tanner attended the University of Mississippi where she was the men's and women's tennis team manager. She has played, seen, and worked with players of all ages and abilities and offers advice through first hand experience. Her young, fun personality also adds a very positive outlook on the game.
		Braun Endler
		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.
		Chip Webb
		Brandon Smith