High Performance Tennis Academy Viewbook

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TENNIS ACADEMY

GREATER OUTCOMES

Investing in a GAC education means greater learning outcomes for your student.

100% COLLEGE BOUND

90% AP TEST PASS RATE

29 DIFFERENT AP COURSES

167 GRADUATES

106 AP SCHOLARS

845 ACCEPTANCES

222 DIFFERENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Over 60 GAC students signed to play at the collegiate level in the last three years. Colleges include Clemson, Dartmouth, Georgia, Auburn, Harvard, Mercer, Michigan, Princeton, UNC, Vanderbilt, Washington & Lee, University of Chicago, and Yale.

WHO WE ARE

The GAC High-Performance Tennis Academy is uniquely positioned to offer a world-class experience through state-of-the-art facilities, high-performance tennis coaches, dedicated strength coaches, on-campus athletic trainers, and strong academic teachers. Our High-Performance tennis players receive the highest quality of training on the court and in the classroom.

The GAC high performance program offers specific training programs for all players looking to achieve college or pro level tennis.

Under the direction of touring professional coach Carlos Cobos, along with the assistance of high performance coach Koko Missodey, we develop the entire player through on court training, off court fitness, nutrition, video analysis and goal setting.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Daily on & off court training with Certified HighPerformance Coaches and Performance Trainers (on campus M-F)

• Technical & tactical video analysis

• Tailored mental fitness training

• Local, regional, national and international tournament opportunities

• Individualized developmental plans

• Individualized Tournament calendar

• UTR / USTA Tournaments onsite

• Strong academics with excellent college outcomes that provide flexibility for training and travel

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES

Our facilities are some of the best in the Southern United States with 2 indoor and 6 outdoor courts allowing our program to continuing training regardless of weather conditions. In the Shanil Naik Athletic Training Center and the Spartan Fitness Center, athletes can work out using the multi-faceted venues’ strength and conditioning equipment.

Experience GAC through our interactive virtual tour

L.A.C.E. Tennis Courts

Bradford Center

The Naik Center

Spartan Fitness Center

The GAC Hybrid Program has provided me with incredible flexibility within my school schedule, enabling me to prioritize both my tennis training and academic pursuits. Although I’ve explored other online programs, none have matched the level of success I’ve achieved through the Hybrid Program. It truly stands out as a unique opportunity, fulfilling the aspirations of athletes like myself.

Jason Kim, GAC Class of 2023 U.S. Naval Academy

SAMPLE “DAY IN THE LIFE” OF A HYBRID ATHLETE

6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.: Morning Tennis Practice

8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.: 1st Period - AP Biology

9:20 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.: 2nd Period - Dual Credit English 12

10:10 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.: 3rd Period - 2D Painting and Drawing

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: 4th Period - AP Statistics

11:50 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.: Chapel/Advisement

12:20 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.: Lunch / Break / Prepare for Afternoon Practice

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Afternoon Tennis Practice

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Fitness/Physical Training

WHAT

WILL

MY SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?

The most typical schedule will be a combination of four on-campus courses and three online courses with training integrated throughout the day.

However, schedules are customized to the needs of each individual player.

GAC has a two-semester calendar year. In addition to traditional face-to-face learning, GAC students may take online classes, designated with “OL” on transcripts, through Ethos School.

GAC Synchronous Learning also known as “GAC Sync,” is a learning modality offered to our students who regularly attend GAC in person. If a student cannot attend class in person due to an athletic competition or other reasons, they can utilize the Sync platform to log in and virtually attend their classes in real-time. These remote students can still see and interact with their teachers and peers as if they were physically present.

Hybrid Learning offers students pursuing the arts, athletics, or other focus areas at an elite level to take a half day of classes on campus and the rest through Ethos School.

Ethos School GAC operates the Ethos School, a fully online, asynchronous platform delivering our GAC approved curriculum. www.ethosschool.org .

Advanced Placement courses are college-level courses offered by trained high school teachers in the regular high school setting. Students who score at the 3, 4 or 5 level on the AP exam may be able to earn college credit for these courses.

LEARNING MODALITIES AT GAC GREATER FLEXIBILITY

PLAYER HIGHLIGHTS

MEET OUR COACHES

Carlos Cobos, Director of High Performance Tennis Academy

• Owner of CTUtennis Recruiting Services

• Recruited over 80 players from overseas and the United States to American colleges

• Coached Lourdes Carle, former WTA #147 2023

• Coached Melany Krywoj, NCAA#1 Doubles in 2020, WTA #630 2023

• Coached Robin Anderson, former NCAA 1 National champion with UCLA and former WTA 159, 2019-2022

• Coached six top 10, nationally-ranked players

• Former Director of Wachesaw Plantation Club in South Carolina and Seven Oaks in Johns Creek, Georgia.

• NJCAA All-American 2003

• USPTA Certified

• WTA Certified Coach

• A native from Mar del Plata, Argentina, Carlos is married to Corrie Cobos. They have three children Gabriela, Enzo, and Daniel

• Former Junior ranked

• Former ATP ranked

• PTR Certified

• Former Director of After School

• Programming at Stafford Tennis Academy

• Former Pro Tennis International Coach

• Experience providing professional training to Juniors and HP Players at at AMJ Tennis Academy, Spindle Tree Racquet Club in South Carolina, and at Airport Racquet Club.

• Dependable, professional and loyal coach

• Bilingual in English and French

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Methodist University

• Personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach

• 14 years of experience

• ACE Sports Performance Specialist Certification

• ACE Nutrition Specialist Certification

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer Certification

• Science-based, individualized approach to personal training and strength and conditioning

• Values motivation and support in achieving long-term success

• Experience working with a wide range of clients including professional athletes, celebrities, and individuals in clinical settings

• Proven track-record of success with many clients achieving significant improvements in their physical fitness, strength, and overall health.

Koko Missodey, High Performance Coach

Brian Lane, Strength and Conditioning Coach

HOUSING AND BOARDING

For full-time students, the single-family homes serve as their permanent residence throughout the academic year. They have their own private bedrooms and share common areas such as the living room, kitchen, and dining area with their fellow housemates. This setup allows them to develop strong bonds with their peers and create a sense of camaraderie within their “home away from home.”

For part-time students or guests, we offer the option of staying in one of our single-family homes on a temporary basis. This could be for a short-term training program, a tournament, or any other tennis-related activity that requires them to be in the Atlanta area. Our aim is to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment for these individuals, ensuring that they have a pleasant stay while they pursue their tennis goals. Regardless of whether they are full-time students or part-time guests, everyone residing in our housing facilities can enjoy the benefits of delicious home-cooked meals.

At Greater Atlanta Christian School, we believe that a nurturing and supportive environment is essential for the holistic development of our students. By offering single-family homes with full-time supervision by resident house parents, we strive to create a true home away from home for our tennis academy participants. From transportation to laundry, from guidance to delicious meals, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive support system that allows our students to focus on their tennis training and academic pursuits with peace of mind.

What sets the GAC high performance program apart from other organizations is our focus on the whole player maximizing their potential in a purposeful training environment. We achieve these results by intentionally providing a low student to pro ratio allowing our coaches to maximize each players goals. Our approach provides GAC high performance players with the best possible resources so they can succeed at the highest level.

GAC’s rigorous training and academic standards create the perfect environment for those looking to achieve at the highest level in all areas. You will not find another college prep institution that combines world class education and high performance tennis all on one campus.

“Ethos is the perfect educational platform for our daughter’s tennis training and school priorities. With weekly assignments and interactive video sessions with genuine teachers, it offers a normal classroom experience. One of her teachers even recognized her on TV during the Australian Open, which made her feel valued and supported beyond the online classroom environment.” - Mark, Ethos parent

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

The High Performance Tennis Academy is available by application only. Families can begin the process by contacting Carlos Cobos at CCobos@GAC.org

CARLOS COBOS

High Performance Director WTA Pro Coach