Welcome to Gulf Coast Tennis!

We are the ONLY Specialty Tennis Shop in Bradenton, Florida. And are located down the sidewalk 1/10th of a mile from the world famous IMG Academies/ Bolletierri Tennis Academy.

We have been involved in tennis for over 19 years. We are currently in the process of building our 3rd shop---and will be moving within the same shopping center to the New Location for our Grand Re-Opening June 2008: 5322 34th Street West (In the Marketplace West/Winn Dixie shopping Plaza).

Carol Anderson is the owner, has been in sales and taught at The Breakers West in their summer children's tennis program. She also had worked with professional athletes for 13 years.  She was the 1989 NFL/Child Help USA Humanitarian Women of the Year.  And is currently sponsored by Babolat.She uses the new Pure Storm Tour racquet.

Ian Wenzel is back! Welcome Ian---you may remember seeing Ian part time at our old store. Ian is now back fulltime.
Ian was the top player on his Palmetto High School tennis team---and has now decided to make tennis a lifetime career! Ian is our Head Stringer, Assistant shop manager, and also is a sparring partner and is available for lessons. Ian is sponsored by Wilson and uses the nBlade racquet.
Coming Soon to Gulf Coast Tennis: Ian will also be combining his love for photography into a unique forum for tennis: Your own action tennis posters, and trading cards---like the Pro's!

Jonathan Allen is our string & tension expert as well as one of our custom racquet techs. He is the Associate Store Manager, and is available for sparring---he is an expert on footwork, with his 14 years of soccer experience! Jon is sponsored by Dunlop and uses the 300.

P.J. Moreau is one of our stringers, and our in-store Customer Relations contact.

Karin Martin is our Customer Service Expert, and can help you with any of your special Orders.