WHO WE ARE
JIM HARP
Owner – Head Coach
Jim Harp is a highly accomplished tennis coach and the founder of Harp Performance Tennis Inc., established in 2004 in Cumming, Georgia, where he continues to reside with his wife, daughter, and a variety of pets. Renowned for his expertise and dedication to the sport, Jim holds prestigious certifications as a PTR Master Coach and an ITPA Certified Performance Specialist. He is also a graduate of the USTA’s High Performance Program and is recognized as a USPTA Elite Coach. As a coach developer for both the PTR and USTA, Jim is committed to training the next generation of tennis coaches, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in the sport. His coaching journey began in earnest in 2001, and he quickly made a name for himself as a 1994 NJCAA All-American player from Dekalb College.
Under Jim’s leadership, the Harp Performance program has successfully placed numerous players in colleges and universities across the United States, showcasing his ability to nurture talent and develop competitive players. His coaching expertise extends beyond the domestic circuit, having worked with players on the ITF Junior Circuit, as well as at ITF Futures and professional events on the WTA and ATP tours. In addition to his coaching accomplishments, Jim is an innovator in the industry, having secured a design patent for whistling and blinking vibration dampeners. His contributions to performance coaching have been recognized with various awards, reflecting his passion for excellence in tennis. With a steadfast commitment to the sport and an unwavering dedication to his players, Jim Harp continues to inspire and shape the future of tennis through his leadership and expertise.
Ryan Gaskin
Director of Performance
Ryan is a dedicated tennis coach at Harp Performance Tennis, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to his role. Hailing from near Birmingham, England, he began training at a young age and later joined the prestigious Soto Tennis Academy in Spain, honing his skills until he was 18. He then attended the University of North Georgia, where he excelled in college tennis, earning first-team All-Conference honors in singles and doubles and ranking in the top 10 for Division II play. In junior tennis, Ryan achieved a high ITF ranking of 300 and won five ITF titles. For the past two years, he has coached players of all ages at Harp Performance Tennis, effectively connecting with his students and fostering a love for the game. With his enthusiasm and expertise, Ryan is committed to helping young athletes reach their full potential on and off the court.
Ted Borgerding
5 Fitness
Ted is an expert in sports and physical science with over 20 years of experience, including a decade preparing athletes for the NFL, MLB, and Olympic basketball. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach for various organizations, including Olympic teams, collegiate programs, arena football, and minor league hockey. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and has certifications from four sports governing bodies, including ITPA, NSCA, USAW, and FMS. He currently develops athletes at all levels in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Ted has been featured in Self, Eastbay, Muscle and Fitness, and Stack magazines, and appeared in an NFL documentary. He co-authored a publication in the Journal of Medicine and Science in Tennis and has been a guest speaker for organizations like the International Tennis Performance Association and the Society of Tennis Medicine and Science, as well as a keynote speaker in China and India.
Jordan Cox
Coach
Jordan began his junior tennis career by becoming #1 in the USA in under 12s and 14s. He won the prestigious USTA National Championships in Kalamazoo for 16s and placed 3rd in 18s. During that time he was accepted into the Nick Bollettieri Academy, now IMG Academy, in Florida where he lived and trained with some of the most prestigious names in tennis. He turned pro at seventeen, made it to the 2009 Junior Wimbledon singles final and over his eight years competing reached a career high ATP ranking of 449. He started feeling the itch for the arts and began training theatrically in St. Petersburg while still playing tennis. It required dedication and a competitive edge, and gave him the same thrill that he loved from tennis. In 2017, he moved to Atlanta to pursue a career in acting while still remaining active on the tennis scene working at Harp Performance Academy for 6+ years.