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Founded by Gery Groslimond, the Tennis Academy of the South (TAS) is one of the oldest and most renowned tennis training programs in the South as well as the U.S.! Gery has taught more nationally ranked players than any other coach in the South, including 12 NCAA All-Americans, 5 NCAA national champions, and 2 junior national champions.
With a staff of 12 instructors and more than 100 players in training, the Tennis Academy of the South is a full-service training academy for the player who strives to achieve the best they can in tennis, academics, and character.
The Tennis Academy of the South has the staff and resources to allow any player to reach the level of excellence they desire: high school team, advanced junior competition, collegiate tennis, or the pro circuits.
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. Gery is a member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).
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. Jeff is a member of the United States Tennis Professional Association (USPTA).
Andrew Groslimond
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).
