Coaches

Kenny Thorne, Co-Director

Former Georgia Tech all-american Kenny Thorne is in his 11th season as the Yellow Jackets Head Men's Tennis Coach. Thorne, Tech's winningest player, was promoted to the newly-created position of Director of Tennis in 1998. He was ACC coach of the year in 1999. Thorne finished his Georgia Tech playing career as a four-time All-ACC honree and the career leader in singles victories with 112. He was also a two-time captain and an Academic All-ACC honoree. Thorne was inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1995.
After turning pro in 1989, Thorne spent eight years on the ATP. He was a six-time participant at Wimbledon, the US Open, French Open, and Australia Open. He posted wins over Richard Krajicek (1996 Wimbledon Champion), Wayne Ferriera (ATP #11), Javier Sanchez, Mark Philipoussis, Patrick Rafter, and Yevgeny Kafelniikov. Kenny has also served as a USTA National Coach traveling to numerous domestic and international events.

* 2010 Men's Tennis Schedule

Bryan Shelton, Co-Director

Former Georgia Tech All-American Bryan Shelton is in his 10th season as the Yellow Jackets Head Women's Tennis Coach, four of which he has won ACC Coach of the Year honors. Shelton has guided the Jackets to three national titles - one outdoor (NCAA) and two indoor (ITA) - and his team has captured at least a share of the ACC regular season title four times. The 2007 title was Tech's first ever team title in any sport. In addition to the team honors, Shelton has coached three individual champions - 2008 NCAA Singles, 2008 ITA Doubles, and 2009 ITA Singles.

After graduating from Tech in 1989 Shelton played on the ATP Tour for nine years, capturing two singles titles and two doubles titles. He also posted wins over Andre Agassi, Michael Stich, Thomas Muster, Richard Krajicek, and Todd Martin.

* 2010 Women's Tennis Schedule

Assisting Coach Thorne and Coach Shelton will be an outstanding teaching staff of top collegiate coaches and players, plus selected high school coaches.