Meet the Pros...
Kelly Gunterman, Director of Tennis, USPTA, PTR, USRSA Certified
guntermank@aipfl.comKelly Gunterman brings his 30 years as a tennis teaching professional to the Amelia Island Plantation. A broad based background that includes working for some of the top names in the tennis business, John Newcombe, Peter Burwash and Nick Bollitierri to name a few. Having had experience in clubs and resorts the knowledge Kelly brings to the Plantation is plentiful and exciting. Kelly played collegiate tennis for Division I, Austin Peay State University in Clarksville TN. As founder, owner and director of the Gunterman Tennis Schools, the highly acclaimed tennis program has been teaching adults and juniors for over twenty years. The school has operated in Vermont, Florida, Georgia, Bermuda and Jamaica. He is also a Master Racquet Technician with the USRSA.
Rod Gibson, gibsonr@aipfl.com - USPTA Certified
Rod Gibson has been a member of the Amelia Island Plantation tennis staff since 2001. Rod enjoys working with players of all ages and skill levels who are interested in improving their game while having a great time. Rod began his teaching career with the Nike Tennis Camps at Slippery Rock University, and later at the Edgeworth Country Club in 1999. During his time at Edgeworth, Rod was head of the Junior Tennis Team as well as overall junior development. Rod attended Virginia Wesleyan College, in Norfolk, where he completed his Bachelors Degree in 2003 with majors in History and Criminal Justice. While at VWC, Rod was twice a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference All Conference Tennis Team.Honors and Awards
Tennis Magazine
Top 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts in the USA
Top 5 Best Junior Programs in the USABud Collins in USA Today
Top 10 Great Places To Serve & VolleyWorld Tennis Magazine
5-Star Tennis ResortRacquet Magazine
Top 100 World Resorts
