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Tennis Academy of the South Tennis - Meet The Staff

  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).

 



  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).

 

  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).

 

 

 
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).

 
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).

 

 

  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).

 

 

  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).

 

  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

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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