Staff

Tennis Academy of the South

Gery Groslimond

Executive Director

Telephone: (404) 395-3044
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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 certified/member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).

Jeff Groslimond

Director of Tennis

Telephone: (404) 643-2505
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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 certified/member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).

Hagen Endler

Director of TAS Select Program

Telephone: (404) 452-7490
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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 certified/member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).

Braunn Endler

Assistant Director of TAS Select Program

Telephone: (407) 927-3926
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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. Hagen is a certified/member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).

Angie Haynes

Director of Tennis

Telephone: (404) 643-2505
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Angie Haynes, a California native, reached a career high ranking of 79 on the WTA tour. A leftie who began playing tennis at the age of 3, Angie has a tremendous passion for tennis. Angie’s knowledge of tennis and her competitive experience help players reach their maximum potential or just enjoy the game. Angie enjoys working with all ages and levels.

 

Kawanish Ross

Director of TAS Select Program

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Kawanish Ross is formally the Executive Director of Kross Tennis Academy. A Georgia top junior player, Kawanish was ranked in the top 20 in the nation14,16, and 18. Recruited by top U.S. Colleges, Kawanish attended Drake University and Georgia Southern University on a full scholarship, where he studied Psychology of Sport and Kinesiology. Kawanish played #1 at GSU and achieved All Conference. Coaching credentials includes training women and men from Nigeria, Brazil, and Argentina National Teams. Kawanish has coached top 100 WTA and ATP tour professionals.

Bryan Bailey

Assistant Director of TAS Select Program

Telephone: (407) 927-3926
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Bryan Bailey is a former college player at Oglethorpe University. He leads the university in all time wins. Selected as the Most Valuable Player, he was also named to the SCAC All Tournament Team. He finished 4th in his Kentucky junior class. He brings passion, knowledge and strategical court play to every level of competition.

Solomon Demeke

Director of Tennis

Telephone: (404) 643-2505
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Tristan Thomas

Director of TAS Select Program

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