Meet The Team Behind GTP Foundation

Mike Belangia - Executive Director

In 2001 he formed the Greensboro Tennis Program, one of the top junior training programs in the southeast. GTP is committed to providing opportunities for all kids in Greensboro to grow on and off the court. Mike has been fortunate enough to work with some the top pros in North Carolina history including Jim Winstead, Henry Hostetler and Jim Haslam.

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Tony Mulé - Director of Junior Programs

Tony Mule is a USTA High Performance coach. Before coming to GTP Tony was the head pro at Green Valley Swim and Tennis. There he helped numerous players receive Division 1 scholarships. In his college career Tony played #1 at UNCG. While at GTP Tony has established himself as one of the top junior instructors in the nation. Tony works with many top Juniors playing at the National Level.

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Glynn James

"Discipline is a temporary discomfort but the rewards are forever." "In life, you never get what you deserve; you only get what you negotiate." Glynn, who's born in St. Lucia and resided in Grenada, developed a passion for tennis at the age of 10 and eventually transitioned to a coaching career at our community's tennis facilities. Glynn, who began coaching at the age of 13, has dedicated over 30 years of his life to nurturing and developing the upcoming tennis players who will shape the future of the sport. We are excited to witness the valuable input you will bring to our junior program.

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Anne Shick - Classroom Coordinator and Tutor

Anne Shick has a Chemical Engineering degree from Clemson University, an MD from the Medical University of South Carolina, and did her residency in Family Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Association. Her two sons' passion for tennis and decision to pursue online schooling led her to the classroom. She brings energy, a love for learning, and an understanding of the adolescent journey to our classroom.

Brad Shiflet - Director of Performance & Movement Specialist

Brad is a crucial part of our player's development at GTP. Brad provides functional biomechanical player assessment, stability, and corrective movements to maintain maximum efficiency of movement and injury prevention. Training sessions with Brad involve correcting dysfunctional movement patterns, postural stability, optimizing the kinetic chain, increasing neuromuscular reaction, proprioception, balance, power, speed, and agility.

Anthony Brennan

Anthony played 2 years at Pfeiffer University and 2 years at Gardner-Webb University. After college he was the assistant tennis pro at Porters Neck Racquet Club in Wilmington, NC and coached at Figure Eight Yacht Club. He then went on to be head tennis pro at Ole Porter Racquet Club in Swansboro, NC.

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Oliver Palmer

Ollie played #1 at UNC-Greensboro and was All-SoCon Second Team in singles and doubles. He is from Gloucestershire, Great Britain and was ranked in the top 20 in the country as a junior.

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Anna Branson

After graduating from the GTP School Anna played college tennis at Pfeiffer University. As a coach, Anna makes a huge impact on her students by combining her love of working with kids with her strong background in tennis. Anna is a huge part of our LOBOTON program and enjoys working with her adult students as well.

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Jim Haslam

In Jim's career as a player, he was Australian hardcourt championship quarterfinalist, played #1 at Wake Forest, and was selected for first team ACC multiple times. At GTP Foundation, Jim is our specialist for serves, volleys, slices, and one handed backhand drives. He has 60 years of teaching experience and works with our GTP School students individually on his specialty shots while he is in the US from April - October. GTP Foundation is the sponsor for Jim to hold a B1-2 visa to enter the US to volunteer with our organization.

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