2009 Men's Tennis Media Guide by Jonathan Lee

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THIS IS TE X A S A & M .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 ��This is Texas A&M

8 ��Exceptional Coaching

10 ��National Prominence

12 ��Academic Excellence

2009 SEASON PRE V IE W .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 ��Season Preview Alphabetical Roster Team Breakdown

C O A C H I N G S TA F F & A D M I N I S T R AT I O N .. . .

74 ��Head Coach Steve Denton

78 ��Assistant Coach Bob McKinley

80 ��Director of Tennis Operations Kevin O’Shea

89 ��2008 Team Results

90 ��2008 Individual Results

91 ��2008 Big 12 Conference Results

92 ��Aggies In The Pro Ranks

93 ��Aggie All-Americans

94 ��Aggie Tennis Honors

95 ��All-Time Lettermen

82 ��Scholastic Supervisor Moses Vakalahi Support Staff

96 ��Top Dual Match Winners

97 ��Year-By-Year Dual Leaders

83 ��President Dr. Elsa A. Murano Board of Regents & Athletic Council

98 ��A&M Conference Champions

99 ��All-Time Big 12 Champions

101 ��All-Time SWC Champions

14 ��George P. Mitchell ’40 Tennis Center

42 ��TV/Radio Roster

16 ��Indoor Tennis Facility

P L AY E R P R O F I L E S .. . . .

18 ��Players Lounge

44 ��Calon Alpar

81 ��Strength & Conditioning Coach Monty Gibson Athletic Trainer Danny Kniffin

20 ��Electric Atmosphere

46 ��Patrick Dean

22 ��Netum Steed Laboratory

48 ��Alexey Grigorov

24 ��Life as an Aggie

50 ��Colin Hoover

26 ��Making Headlines

52 ��Kayvon Karimi

28 ��Wear Only the Best

56 ��Alexis Klegou

30 ��The Big 12 Conference

58 ��Austin Klores

32 ��Texas A&M University

60 ��Austin Krajicek

34 ��30-Loves

64 ��Marcus Lunt

36 ��Stadium Club

66 ��Conor Pollock

38 ��Building Champions

70 ��Wil Spencer

FRONT COVER: Sophomore Wil Spencer, Senior All-American Conor Pollock and Sophomore All-American Austin Krajicek. INSIDE FRONT COVER: A Storied Tradition of Texas A&M All-Americans. INSIDE BACK COVER: Home of the 2009 NCAA Championships, 2008 NCAA Doubles Semifinalists Conor Pollock and Austin Krajicek. BACK COVER: The 2009 Aggie Tennis Schedule. Marcus Lunt, Alexis Klegou, Alexey Grigorov, Colin Hoover, Kayvon Karimi and Austin Klores.

88 ��2008 Aggie Notebook

41 ��A Conversation with Coach Denton

TE X A S A & M TENNIS HISTOR Y . . . . . .

ON THE CO V ERS :

84 ��Director of Athletics Bill Byrne

100 ��All-Time Big 12 Standings

102 ��NCAA Team Appearances

85 ��Associate AD Milton Overton The 12th Man Foundation

104 ��NCAA Individual Appearances

108 ��All-Time A&M Coaches

86 ��NCAA Compliance

106 ��All-Time Opponents

108 ��Year-By-Year Results 112 ��Texas A&M Tennis Camps

C R E D I T S : The 2009 Texas A&M men’s tennis yearbook was written, edited and designed by assistant media relations director Marlene Navor using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign CS3 with chief layout and pagination by publications specialist Cyndi Mousner. Editorial assistance was provided by associate media relations director Brad Marquardt and student assistant Kristen Merrifield. Cover designed by Marlene Navor and Cyndi Mousner. Chief photography by Glen Johnson of Johnson Studio in Bryan, Texas. Special thanks to the Texas A&M men’s tennis coaching staff for their assistance including Steve Denton, Bob McKinley and Kevin O’Shea. Printed by Insite Printing, Bryan, Texas.

2008-09 T E X A S A&M M E N ’ S T E N N I S Q U I C K FA C T S

The Steve Denton Show every Monday eve-

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N

ning at 4:15 p.m. on Chip Howard’s SportsTalk

Location: College Station, Texas Founded: 1872 Enrollment: 44,981 Nickname: Aggies Colors: Maroon (PMS 505) and White Mascot: Reveille Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Big 12 Home Facility (capacity): George P. Mitchell Tennis Center (3,000) Opened: 1998 President: Dr. Elsa A. Murano (Florida International ’81) Director of Athletics: Bill Byrne (Idaho State ’67) Faculty Representative: Dr. Thomas Adair (Texas A&M ’57) Director of Compliance: David Batson (Sam Houston State ’87)

broadcast live on KZNE 1150 AM The Zone in

C O A C H I N G S TA F F Head Coach: Steve Denton (Texas ’79 and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ‘98) – Third Season Record at Texas A&M (years): 28-24 (Two Years) Career Record (years): 92-82 (Seven Years) Assistant Coach: Bob McKinley (Trinity ’72) – Third Season Director of Operations: Kevin O’Shea (St. Edward’s 96) Office Phone: (979) 862-2533

College Station. Denton joins host Chip Howard for the only college tennis coach’s radio show in the nation. Each week, the duo will recap and preview matches for the nationally-ranked Aggies. The weekly radio show airs from February through the NCAA Championships and can also be heard worldwide on the Internet at www.KZNE.com.

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2008 Record: 13-12 2008 Big 12 Record (finish): 2-4 (Fifth) 2008 Postseason Results: NCAA Second Round (def. SMU, 4-1; lost to Baylor, 4-2) 2008 Final ITA Ranking: No. 23 Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 4/4

for the latest information in A&M sports. In  addition  to  current  news  and  features, AggieAthletics.com also offers fans live coverage of most Aggie events. With real-time stat updates, live audio coverage and in some cases live streaming video coverage, Aggie fans from around the globe can keep track of A&M sporting events as they happen. AggieAthletics.com is also

M E D I A R E L AT I O N S Associate AD for Media Relations: Alan Cannon Men’s Tennis Contact: Marlene Navor Office Phone: (979) 845-5725 Office Fax: (979) 845-0564 E-Mail: mnavor@athletics.tamu.edu Website: www.AggieAthletics.com

the steve denton show

the best source of player and coach bios, updated team and individual statistics, records, history and much more. Fans can also get the best in Aggie merchandise online through AggieAthletics.com. An agreement with the MSC Bookstore allows fans to go to the AggieLocker.com and purchase A&M gear from the comfort of home. From coaches’ sideline apparel to gifts and books, AggieLocker.com has everything Aggie. Marlene Navor

And the best part is, shopping through AggieLocker.com directly benefits the Texas A&M Department of Athletics.

Until you experience this one, it is hard to explain. There is a school spirit at Texas A&M University that is unlike anywhere else in the country. There are so many traditions that have been passed down through the years, and these traditions build a bond among the students that make this college campus the closest knit group in the country. 6

As the commentators on ESPN College GameDay said,

“Texas A&M has the best school spirit I have ever seen. ”

Coach Denton was an All-American who went on to be ranked No. 11 in the world in singles and No. 2 in doubles on the ATP Tour. He won the U.S. Open doubles title and twice reached the finals of the Australian Open in singles. He won 20 professional doubles titles during his pro career and played on several Davis Cup teams. He understands what it takes for a player to rise to the top levels of tennis. As a coach, Coach Denton has also done some amazing things. When he took over the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis program at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, they were unranked. In four short years, he brought them to a top 20 national ranking. He was named Coach of the Year twice during that time for the Southland Conference. His ability to be a developmental coach, rather than just a recruiter, will help all of his players reach their full potential. 8

“I’ve known Steve a very long time and always remember him as a great college player and a great person. He is a real credit to the game of tennis and Texas A&M is lucky to have him. ” — Former Stanford Coach Dick Gould

“Texas A&M has a top quality coach in Steve. With his deep

Coach McKinley was a four-time All-American who also had success on the

reservoir of knowledge and competitive fire, surely great days

pro tour. He was ranked in the top 50 in the world in the ATP singles

are ahead for A&M Tennis. ”

rankings and reached the semi-

— Four-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion Jim Courier

“Coach Denton is an amazing tennis player and his skills as a player are only exceeded by his abilities as a coach. ” — Sophomore Wil Spencer

“We have the best coaching staff in all of college tennis.” – Freshman Austin Klores

finals of the U.S. Open in doubles. As a former head coach at Trinity University, Coach McKinley’s teams reached the NCAA Division I finals twice. He produced 12 AllAmericans including an NCAA singles champion and an NCAA doubles champion. He and Coach

“Coach McKinley is someone that I can count on to be there for me, whenever I may need him. He’s got a lion’s heart.” – Freshman Colin Hoover

Denton are the only two current college coaches in the country who are members of the ITA Hall of Fame.

Texas A&M has made 16 overall NCAA Team Championship appearances and 17 NCAA Individual Championship appearances in program history. A&M boasts 10 All-Americans who have received 21 All-America citations and four Big 12 Championships to its credit. The Aggies have produced 27 Big 12 individual champions since 1998 and have advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 nine times and to the NCAA Elite Eight once in 2001. A&M will host the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships on May 14-25 at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center. The Aggies previously served as the host site of the NCAA Men’s Championships in 2002 and 2005. 10

“Being an Aggie means you are sev-

Photo Credit: Marcia Frost

eral different things. You are a leader, a friend and a champion. You are part of a grand tradition bigger than yourself. ” —Freshman Colin Hoover

ACADEMIC CENTER FACTS BY THE NUMBERS

47 25 13 5

The number of stations available in the computer center with all new Dell Pentium IV desktop computers.

The number of Dell laptop computers to check out.

The number of personal tutor rooms for small group tutoring.

The mission of the Center for Student-Athlete Services is to help each student-athlete achieve his or her maximum potential through academic, personal, and career enhancement

The number of walk-in tutor labs: agriculture, business, science, math, liberal arts, social sciences and writing.

while upholding the standards of honor, integrity, and professionalism at Texas A&M University. Through the combination of one of the nation’s premier facilities and a highly-qualified staff, Texas A&M has strengthened its commitment to

The number of study lounges for students to find a quiet, comfortable place to study independently or in small groups.

The number of large classrooms for supplemental instruction.

“Building Champions” off the field, as well as on. The Center for Student-Athlete Services is located on the second floor of the Nye Academic Center in the Bright Complex. The Center is a 24,550-square foot state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest teaching technology and capable of accommodating over 600 students at any given time.

Tennis players at Texas A&M will find that they receive all the help that they need to be successful academically. At the center of this support is the Nye Academic Center located on the second floor of the Bright Complex. This $28 million facility is dedicated to helping student-athletes succeed in the classroom. At the facility, a player can come and receive tutoring in all of their classes, take advantage of the 50 computer terminals linked into the mainframe of the University, and work with learning specialist in every discipline. The facility is so large that it could accommodate every student-athlete at Texas A&M at the same time. Scholastic supervisor Moses Vakalahi monitors each players’ academic progress and helps them in selecting appropriate classes to meet their academic goals.

“On my recruiting visit, I was most impressed by the fan support, the school spirit and the Aggie Network. What was equally impressive were the facilities which would allow me to use them to the max and achieve success on-and-off the court. The academic support that we receive makes me want to work hard and push others to do the same. ” 13

—Freshman Austin Klores

home of the 2 0 0 9 n c aa c h a m p i o n s h i p s Texas A&M’s superior facilities have allowed the University to serve as host for a variety of NCAA and Big 12 Championship events. A&M will play host to the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships at the Mitchell Center.

The George P. Mitchell ’40 Tennis Center is arguably the finest collegiate tennis facility in the United States. It houses 12 championship courts with permanent seating for 3,000 including a special covered seating area for VIPs. All 12 courts are lit and the lighting rivals the candle power of the U.S. Open. The Mitchell Tennis Center also includes locker rooms for home and visiting teams, a permanent training room just for tennis, and a state-of-the-art players’ lounge to relax between matches. Video cameras are permanently installed on six of the courts. Coming very soon is a six-court indoor facility as well as six championship clay courts for all-year developmental training. 14

“I can readily understand why it ranks as one of the finest facilities — if not the best — in the Big 12. I’m confident it will continue attracting talented players on a national and international basis, which is excellent exposure for A&M. ” — George P. Mitchell

T he future of T e xa s A & M t e n n i s The Aggies currently play their indoor matches at the City of Bryan Indoor Tennis Center but will soon be moving into their own indoor courts, which will be located adjacent to the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center. Construction of the six-court climatecontrolled facility is projected to begin in the near future. 17

The Players Lounge located at the Mitchell Center has a variety of amenities including computers, an entertainment center, allleather furniture and a team meeting area.

The George P. Mitchell Tennis Center was built for an estimated $4.2 million and is located on the University’s West Campus. It houses men’s and women’s locker rooms, a players lounge, a full-size athletic training room and offices for both coaching staffs.

Texas A&M has led the nation in attendance for nearly a decade. This creates an atmosphere that is so much fun to play in, and according to the players, helps them raise their games to another level. When one opposing coach was asked where the toughest place in the country was to play, he answered, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without a doubt, Texas A&M.â&#x20AC;? The 2009 NCAA Championships will be played at Texas A&M for the third time in school history. Not many players get to enjoy the experience of playing in the NCAAs before their own home crowd.

HOME RECORD Year

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

Total

7-4 13-0 15-1 15-5 18-1 12-2

Year

2005 2006 2007 2008 Totals

Total

11-5 11-4 11-4 10-3 123-29 (.810)

“When the 12th Man Tradition is brought to the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center, the atmosphere is greater, louder and spirited. The support by our fans is unreal!”

— Junior Marcus Lunt

HOME AT T E N D A N C E FIGURES Year Total

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

No. of Matches Average

3,966 11 5,022 13 7,886 14 11,597 18 6,503 12 5,511 9 8,860 11 5,458 15 6,656 15 6,781 13

360.5 386.3 563.3 644.3 542.0 612.0 805.0 419.8 444.0 521.6

Texas A&M has its own strength and conditioning coach, Monty Gibson, who is devoted full-time to menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis student-athletes. The tennis program does not have to share him with other sports, so that he can focus on programs that are tennis specific. He leads our athletes through a warm-up program before practice and he finishes every day with a program designed to make them stronger and faster. There is also an athletic trainer available at every practice throughout the year who travels to all of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournaments and dual matches. A&M is also one of the few schools in the country to have a fulltime nutritionist on staff. Amy Bragg prepares snacks and drinks for the A&M players to take on trips that will be healthy and aid them in their performance.

T e xa s A & M M en ’ s T ennis S trength a nd C onditioning R ecords All - T ime

Squat

Clean 200820-yd Shuttle as ofPower November

K. El Dorry

355 lbs (2003)

B. Joelson

350 lbs (2005)

B. Joelson/M. Rolle 320 lbs (2004)

K. El Dorry

S. Madden

215 lbs (2003)

M. Bain

198 lbs (2005)

B. Wooten

Vertical Jump D. Caradima

3.98 sec. (2000)

11.17 sec. (2006)

30.5 in. (2000)

B. Wooten

M. Bain

L. Cook

M. Bain

3.95 sec. (2006)

B. Joelson/B. Wooten

190 lbs (2005)

60-yd Shuttle

11.32 sec. (2002)

4.29 sec. (2005)

11.41 sec. (2003)

40-yd Dash B. Wooten

4.54 sec. (2006)

B. Wooten

30 in. (2005)

4.65 sec. (2003)

M. Dakki

28 in. (2004)

4.78 sec. (2005)

Vertical Jump

40-yd Dash

C urrent – 2 0 0 8 - 0 9 Squat C. Pollock

325 lbs

Power Clean W. Spencer

203.5 lbs

K. Karimi / W. Spencer K. Karimi / C. Pollock 285 lbs

192.5 lbs

20-yd Shuttle C. Pollock

3.97 sec.

W. Spencer

4.03 sec.

60-yd Shuttle W. Spencer

11.34 sec.

C. Pollock 11.62 sec.

C. Pollock

30 in.

W. Spencer 29.5 in.

W. Spencer

4.84 sec.

M. Lunt

4.88 sec.

“Both of my parents are Aggies and they raised me with the core Aggie values: integrity, honor and tradition. My teammates and coaches are now an extension of our Aggie family.” — Sophomore Patrick Dean

Each varsity team at Texas A&M is outfitted in the latest adidas footwear, uniforms, training apparel, sideline gear and accessories. Texas A&M is among a select group of universities that have all-school agreements with adidas. The joint partnership between Texas A&M and adidas extends through the 2014 season.

BIG 12 MEN’S TENNIS BY THE NUMBERS

The number of Big 12 men’s tennis teams represented in the 2008 NCAA Championship field of 64.

The number of NCAA trophies that have been hoisted by Big 12 member schools over the last four seasons including a men’s tennis national championship in 2004.

The Big 12 had five men’s squads represented in the preseason Intercollegiate Tennis Association Top 25 Poll which included the Aggies.

300

The number of academic honorees in the 13-year history of the league.

Big 12 Regular Season Champions

2001 Big 12 Tournament Champions

1998 2000 2001

Coach Denton and Coach McKinley believe in playing the toughest schedule possible. In the 2009 schedule, 19 of the 21 dual matches that A&M will play are against top-ranked opponents. Seventeen of those 21 teams advanced to postseason play including seven that reached the round of 16 and four to the quarterfinals or better. While most coaches would think of that as crazy, the coaching staff believes that playing that level of competition in every match will make A&M players better. For those players who want to play professional tennis, it will give them that extra edge in development. Texas A&M also belongs to one of the premier tennis conferences in the nation as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

From world-class research, residential and recreational facilities to a broad range of academic and extracurricular programs, Texas A&M University offers myriad opportunities for intellectual and personal development in an environment that fosters achievement at the highest level. Texas A&M is ranked first in the nation by The Washington Monthly and third by U.S. World News & World Report in best values among public universities. A degree from A&M also carries a great deal of weight when applying for a job after college and the university ranks among the top 10 with the highest enrollment of National Merit Scholars. In addition, the Bryan-College Station area is located in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;heartâ&#x20AC;? of Central Texas and only 100 miles from Houston and Austin and 160 miles from Dallas and San Antonio. It is within four hours driving time of more than 14 million people and is one of the safest, most family-friendly places in all of Texas. 32

THE A GGIE NET W OR K Every student has to worry about finding a job after college. Most people would agree that A&M has the strongest hiring network in America. Aggies want to hire Aggies, and this fact alone makes your future so much more secure.

A&M RANKS

Smart Money magazine ranked Texas A&M # 1 in its updated list of national rankings for “payback ratio”— the earning levels of an institution’s graduates compared to what they paid in tuition, fees and related costs for their undergraduate educations.

“My Aggie experience taught me a sense of pride and loyalty which are two of the biggest tools you can carry into whatever you choose to do in life. There’s no other place where you can be a part of such a rich athletic and reputable academic tradition as Texas A&M University.” — Four-Time All-American and A&M Hall of Famer Shuon Madden (Class of ’01) 33

The Aggie 30-Loves are a support group whose primary goal is to support Texas A&M Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis. The 30-Loves work mainly in the spring semester, but are picked through an interview process in early September of each year. They are required to work at all home tennis matches and to help promote the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tennis team throughout the year. The 30-Loves assist the coaches in a variety of ways, but game day is their most important

Photo Credit: Whoop-sie-daisy Gallery

duty.

Officers: Jennifer Murphy (President), Megan Reinert (Vice President), Taylor Dolim (Treasurer), Katrina Peterson (Secretary), Rebecca Pappas (Publicity Chair), Claire Reichert (Fundraising Chair), Ashley Gomez (Social Chair) and Katherine Whitten (Game Day Chair). Â Members: JoAnna Andrews, Amanda Bernhard, Jessica Brothers, Emily Cendrowski, Kathleen Cooke, Kate Cooper, Heather DeWinne, Sarah Griggs, Angeline Holub, Tracey Jones, Lizzie McCarter, Selyna Nunez, Amber Scott and Nichole Williams.

The Springer Family

The Mattei Family

The Lindsey Family

the he a rt a nd soul of aggie tennis

Texas A&M has numerous supporters who have stepped up to be a part of the team and help the tennis program grow over the years. Fans and supporters are crucial to the success of the program. Together, the players, administration, fans and coaches have put their heart and soul into the success of tennis.

S TA D I U M C L U B M E M B E R S as of January 26, 2009 Joseph & Barbara Armon Michael Beckendorf J. Earl Beckman David & Mary Lou Behne David Bilbo Wayne Borgers Donna Bragg Russell Brandes Brad Brelsford Briaud Financial Planning John Brien Owen Brocksmith

Michael Brown Joe E. & Kay Brunt Kevin Cokinos Gloria H. Crenshaw Dwight Edwards LuAnn Ervin Bill Ewing, Jr. J. Brandon Gaines Detlef Hallermann Harrison Family Endowment Karl Hermann Deborah D. Honthumb

Patricia Hoover John Jackson Carl F. Jaedicke Orville E. Johnson Katherine Kelly David Kent Jim & Barbara Kirkland Warren P. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Patâ&#x20AC;? & Patricia J. Kirksey Bobby Kleinecke Tom & Diane Lestina Neeley Lewis

Edwin & Janie Lilley Tommie & Carolyn Lohman Rick Mason E.P McMullan John & Peg Michaels J. Steven Moore John Moroney Jeryl Mumpower John & Anna Nallon Toni Nowlin E. J. Ogden Mary B. Oxley

Julie Pollock Elizabeth Pool W. A. Prewitt III Henry Remschel Gregory & Sharon Richmond W.T. Riedel Doug & Cindy Roesler Joe L. Rogers Julian L. Rogers Jason Schickedanz Don Seaman Roger Smith

Terry & Karen Smith Phil & Dee Springer David Stelly M.A. Sterling Robert & Betty Thompson Phil & Sandi Trapani Katherine F. Turnbull Eric & Amanda von Rosenberg JoAnn Walker Bob Wattenbarger Mark White Charles Wilding

“The 2007-08 season was a tremendous year for Texas A&M Athletics. I’m extremely proud of the way our teams competed in the Big 12 and nationally. We enjoyed our success but we are far from satisfied. BILL BYRNE LEADERSHIP BY THE NUMBERS

We will continue to work diligently to climb higher in the standings and to achieve our ultimate goal of winning national championships.” — Texas A&M Director of Athletics Bill Byrne

Texas A&M’s finish in the 2007-08 U.S. Sports Academy Directors’ Cup, the highest finish in school history.

A school-record number of Big 12 Conference titles won by A&M in the 2007-08 season. The Aggies lead the league in championships now in back-to-back years.

The number of Big 12 Conference Championships won by A&M in 2006-07, the previous record.

10.5

The Aggies’ final point total in the State Farm Lone Star Showdown trophy race with archrival Texas in 2007-08. It marked A&M’s first-ever overall victory in the four-year history of the rivalry series.

2009 t e x a s a&M s e a s o n p r e v i e w Men’s Tennis Debuts at No. 18 in the Nation Leading into the 2009 Season

&M begins on its quest

ITA MEN’S

toward its 16th conTEAM NCAA secutive NCAA TournaDIVISION I ment appearance with the RANKINGS goal of returning home to the 2009 NCAA Men’s and 1. Ohio State 2. Texas Women’s Tennis Champi 3. Georgia onships to be held on May 4. UCLA 14-25 in College Station. 5. Virginia The Aggies boast one of 6. USC the top lineups in all of col- 7. Baylor lege tennis with returning 8. Tennessee 9. Mississippi senior All-American and 10. Florida two-time All-Big 12 Confer- 11. Florida State ence standout Conor Pol- 12. Stanford lock (San Antonio, Texas), 13. Tulsa sophomore Wil Spencer 14. Pepperdine (Ponce de Leon, Fla.) and 15. Illinois 16. Michigan sophomore All-American 17. Miami (Fla.) and 2008 Big 12 Freshman 18. Texas A&M of the Year Austin Krajicek 19. LSU (Brandon, Fla.). 20. North Carolina All three American- 21. Texas Tech born players turned in 22. Oklahoma State 23. Alabama solid fall tournament play 24. Rice which saw the Aggies 25. Cal reach the prestigious ITA National Indoors with Wilson/ITA South Central Region singles champion Pollock and regional doubles champions Krajicek and Pollock. Spencer is ranked a career-best preseason No. 8 nationally in singles beating six nationally-ranked opponents in the fall, while Pollock is ranked No. 12 and Krajicek No. 46. A&M is one of only two teams to have two or more players ranked in the top 15 nationally in singles next to top-ranked Ohio State. In addition, Spencer is one of two underclassmen ranked in the top 10 along with fifth-ranked Oleksandr Nedovyesov of Oklahoma State. Krajicek and Pollock, coming off A&M’s first-ever NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals appearance in 2008, are ranked No. 34 in the country in doubles.

the 2009 texas a&M men’s tennis roster Name Height Year-Exp. Hometown (High School/Previous School)

Calon Alpar Patrick Dean Alexey Grigorov Colin Hoover Kayvon Karimi Alexis Klegou Austin Klores Austin Krajicek Marcus Lunt Conor Pollock Wil Spencer

6-1 5-10 6-1 5-10 6-0 6-2 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-0 5-11

So - TR So - HS Fr - HS Fr - HS So - 1L Fr - HS Fr - HS So - 1L Jr - 1L Sr - 3L So - 1L

Austin, Texas (Westlake HS / Illinois) Dallas, Texas (MacArthur HS) Moscow, Russia (A.M. Gorky) Victoria, Texas (Memorial HS) Dallas, Texas (Texas Tech University HS) Dunkerque, France Franklin, Texas (Franklin HS) Brandon, Fla. (Laurel Springs School) San Antonio, Texas (Marshall HS) San Antonio, Texas (MacArthur HS) Ponce de Leon, Fla. (Florida Virtual School)

A&M’s veterans are joined by a returning cast that includes junior Marcus Lunt (San Antonio, Texas), who rejoins the team after a two-year Mormon mission in Utah, and sophomore Kayvon Karimi (Dallas, Texas). The talented crop of newcomers bringing extra depth to the squad are sophomore Patrick Dean (Dallas, Texas), freshman Colin Hoover (Victoria, Texas) and freshman Austin Klores (Franklin, Texas) as well as sophomore Calon Alpar (Austin, Texas), a transfer from Illinois, and freshmen Alexey Grigorov (Moscow, Russia) and Alexis Klegou (Dunkerque, France), who joined the team in January. “This year, we have a lot of newcomers to our team, so I am hopeful that they are going to

Aggies by Class Seniors...................... 1 Conor Pollock

Juniors...................... 1 Marcus Lunt

Sophomores............. 5 Calon Alpar Patrick Dean Kayvon Karimi Austin Krajicek Wil Spencer

Freshmen.................. 4 Alexey Grigorov Colin Hoover Alexis Klegou Austin Klores

STAFF Head Coach: Steve Denton (Texas ’79 and Texas A&M Corpus Christi ‘98) Assistant Coach: Bob McKinley (Trinity ’72) Director of Operations: Kevin O’Shea (St. Edward’s 96)

improve a great deal throughout the season,” Texas A&M head coach Steve Denton said. “They are very talented, young players. If they can play to the level that they are capable of, they will make us a really good team. We had seven to eight days of preseason training with favorable weather here in College Station. Our two-a-day practices gave us time to work on a lot of things on the court and to build our team chemistry. Our preseason preparation has been the best it has ever been over the last three years since Coach (Bob) McKinley and I have been here. We are excited to get the season underway.” Spencer compiled a team-best 11-3 record in fall tournament play after defeating six ranked op-

Aggies by Height

Aggies by Location

6-2 �� Marcus Lunt Alexis Klegou

Texas

6-1 �� Calon Alpar Austin Krajicek Alexey Grigorov 6-0 �� Conor Pollock Kayvon Karimi 5-11 �� Wil Spencer Austin Klores 5-10 �� Patrick Dean Colin Hoover

ponents including No. 7-ranked Dimitar Kutrovsky of rival Texas in the round of 16 of the Wilson/ ITA South Central Region Championships, No. 18 Dominic Inglot of Virginia in the round of 64 of the main draw at the ITA All-American Championships on Oct. 9 and No. 30 Ed Corrie of Texas in the round of 64 at the Baylor Intercollegiate on Sept. 26. Meanwhile,  Pollock  won  the  Wilson/ITA South Central Region Championship title in singles en route to his second-consecutive appearance at the prestigious ITA National Indoors. He posted an 11-4 mark against fall tournament competition including seven victories over ranked opponents. Pollock and Krajicek captured the Wilson/ITA South Central Region Championship doubles title and put together an 8-4 record as the Aggies’ top doubles combination in the fall. Last season, the duo earned ITA All-America status by reaching the semifinals of the 2008 NCAA Doubles Championship to become the first Aggies to do so in school history.

Calon Alpar............... Austin Patrick Dean............. Dallas Colin Hoover............ Victoria Kayvon Karimi.......... Dallas Austin Klores............ Franklin Marcus Lunt............. San Antonio Conor Pollock........... San Antonio

Florida

Austin Krajicek.......... Brandon Wil Spencer.............. Ponce de Leon

Russia

Alexey Grigorov........ Moscow

France

Alexis Klegou............ Dunkerque

WIL SPENCER

A C ONVERSA T ION WI T H C OA C H D EN T ON On Fall Tournament Play

On The Schedule

“I was pleased overall with our performance. We had some really good individual performances with Conor Pollock winning the ITA regional tournament held in College Station and representing us at the National Indoor Championships for the second-straight year. Wil Spencer also had a very good regional. He beat the No. 1 seed in the tournament from Texas as well as the seventh-ranked player in the country to advance to the semifinals where he faced Conor. We had three players in the quarterfinals—more than any other team in the region. Conor and Austin Krajicek won the doubles title at the regional tournament and moved on to the National Indoors.”

“We probably have one of the most difficult schedules in the country, if not the most difficult. In March, we’ll host Illinois, Ohio State, USC and LSU. All of those teams are among the best teams in the nation. Within the Big 12 Conference, we will see at least four top 20 teams in Texas, Baylor, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State. We’re in one of the toughest regions in the country. We made our schedule as difficult as possible. For example, we deliberately selected Florida for our indoor regional site, because we wanted to play top teams that normally aren’t on our schedule. They are going to be a top 10-type team this season. We made a decision that if our players want to develop their skills to play professional tennis, they need to play the toughest schedule possible. We want them to be challenged in every match that we play. We will likely play six-orseven teams out of the top 10 and 14 out of the top

On Playing Host to the 2009 NCAA Championships “It’s great to have it here at home in Aggieland and have the 12th Man behind us. It’s also an opportunity for our players. I thought the (Wilson/ITA South Central) regional tournament was a preview of the NCAA Championships. Our play in the regional bodes well for the future. But, the NCAA Championships are a long ways away. Getting to play at home, sleeping in our own beds, being comfortable with the courts and having our fans behind us is a huge advantage. Now, it’s our responsibility to see if we can get as many of our players to qualify for the postseason. The way the singles rankings are set up right now, to guarantee us a spot, we probably need to have players ranked in the top 40 in the country. Conor Pollock and Wil Spencer are where they need to be, and hopefully, we can get Austin Krajicek and maybe some of our other players in the rankings.”

20, and virtually all of our opponents will be ranked in the top 40 or so. We really have a challenging schedule. Hopefully, it will get us ready for the Big 12 Championship and the NCAA Tournament in April and May.”

On Team Chemistry “Coach McKinley and I have been here three years, and this is the best chemistry we’ve had with our team. They are getting acclimated to us and we are getting acclimated to them. Right now, we are getting our kind of players in recruiting. The chemistry has been really good and the guys have really stepped up. They like each other and they fight for each other. From that standpoint, it’s a great improvement this year. As a result of that, there’s a lot of confidence in the success that this team can have in the spring season. I feel this will be our best season by far.”

On His Fondest Memory Of the 2007-08 Season “The fondest memory was Austin and Conor receiving All-America honors and advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Championships in doubles, further than any other A&M duo in history. They knocked off the No. 1 team in the country along the way. I would say that was probably the highlight, because it was so rewarding to see two individuals really coming together to play great. Just to know that we have three or four guys really playing at that high level right now is really helping us in our recruiting and our reputation around the country and the world with our ability to develop young players. It’s spring-boarding us to have some success here in the near future.”

On The Season Outlook

On The Importance of the 12th Man “For the last 10 years, A&M has been among the national leaders in attendance. Our fans have a huge impact. The guys play well in front of a large crowd. It’s kind of a double-edged sword for our opponents. Our guys play well and I think visiting teams have some difficulty playing well, because they are not accustomed to playing in front of a lot of people. It’s a huge advantage for us to get to play at home. It’s really a home-court advantage and hopefully, we’ll be able to take advantage of it this season.”

On Coaching In Aggieland “It’s been great. It’s been a dream to come here and lead the Aggie Tennis team. I have a great group of support people in Coach McKinley and Kevin O’Shea. Monty Gibson does an unbelievable job with our strength and conditioning. The whole administration is so supportive here and it’s really a fantastic atmosphere for success. There is no excuse to not have a great team here, because everything is put in place for you to be successful. It’s just a lot of hard work going out and getting the right players and then developing them, so they can play at the level where we can compete at the highest level nationally.”

Conor P o ll o c k M AY 1 4 - 2 5 , 2 0 0 9 G e o rge P. M i t c h ell Tennis C en t er

“We’re really looking forward to this season. We think that we have a really good group of players. We’re still very young, which is good, because that means there’s still a lot of developing to continue to be done. They are going to get better as time goes on and the good news is these guys are all really serious about their tennis and working at it and taking a professional approach. That is what we have tried to stress since we’ve been here in Aggieland. Several of them told us they want to play professional tennis and we feel like we’re giving them that opportunity to be able to do that. As a result of their professionalism, they are going to be really great college tennis players and we’re going to have really good teams because of it.”

t h e 2009 t e x a s a&M a g g i e s

C al o n A lpar

P a t ric k D ean

A le x ey G rig o r o v

C o lin H o o v er

Kay v o n Karimi

6-1 • So-TR Austin, Texas (Westlake HS / Illinois)

A u s t in Kra j ice k

A le x is Kleg o u

A u s t in Kl o res

5-10 • So-HS

6-1 • Fr-HS

5-10 • Fr-HS

Dallas, Texas (MacArthur HS)

Moscow, Russia (A.M. Gorky)

Victoria, Texas (Memorial HS)

6-0 • So-1L

6-2 • Fr-HS

5-11 • Fr-HS

Dallas, Texas (Texas Tech University HS)

Dunkerque, France (Lycee Jean-Bar)

Franklin, Texas (Franklin HS)

M arc u s Lunt

Conor P o ll o c k

W il S pencer

STEVE D E N TO N

BOB M c k inley

KEVIN O’SHEA

Head Coach Third Year

Assistant Coach Third Year

Texas ’79

Trinity ’72

Director of Tennis Operations Third Year

6-1 • So-1L

6-2 • Jr-1L

6-0 • Sr-3L

5-11 • So-1L

Brandon, Fla. (Laurel Springs School)

San Antonio, Texas (Marshall HS)

San Antonio, Texas (MacArthur HS)

Ponce de Leon, Fla. (Florida Virtual School)

St. Edward’s ’96

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T C A LO N A L PA R

If tomorrow’s headline in the newspaper was going to be about you, what would it say?

Alpar Fights His Way Back To Victory!

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

short track speed skating

What makes you unique?

I’m extremely goofy

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Elisha Cuthbert (a.k.a. The Girl Next Door)

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

American Gladiators

Who is your favorite superhero and why?

Spiderman because web-slinging has to be the coolest thing ever!

Is there anything you cannot say “no” to?

ice cream

The last thing I do before I go to bed at night is …

stare at the ceiling

How do you like your eggs cooked?

over easy

Guitar Hero or Rock Band?

Rock Band

Have people ever said you looked like a celebrity, and if so, who?

Timothy Olyphant

Calon Alpar

“It’s always nice to see a Texas player get to

come back home. Calon is a good left-handed player as well as a doubles player. He is going to contribute to our success in the future and we are really excited to have a quality player on our team who grew up in the state. We had the opportunity to watch his progress as a junior and we are happy to have a guy of his caliber in Aggieland. He is a really high-character person and a true team player who is going to do nothing but help this team get better.”

Sophomore, 6-1, TR Austin, Texas (Westlake HS / Illinois) ILLINOIS CAREER (2007-08) Posted a 3-5 record in fall tournament play for the Illini … His best performance was a 2-1 weekend at the FSU Seminole Fall Championships … Played against No. 102 Lukas Marsoun of Auburn … Top wins were a pair of straight-set victories over Westin Wendt from Miami.

– Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER

PERSONAL

ALPAR’S CAREER STATISTICS

Calon Alpar … Son of Andrew Alpar and Sharon Jones … Born Nov. 12, 1988 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada … Has one younger brother, Max (18) … Premed major at Texas A&M … His career aspiration is to become the best person possible and help make a difference in someone’s life … Enjoys movies, music, sports, games and the Internet.

SINGLES

Year 2007-08 (Illinois) Totals

Overall 3-5 3-5

Dual 0-0 0-0

Tourn. 3-5 3-5

Conf. 0-0 0-0

#1 — —

#2 — —

#3 — —

DOUBLES

Graduated from Austin Westlake High School in 2007 … Coached by Jason Peters in juniors … Ranked in the top 40 nationally and was one of the top juniors in the state of Texas throughout his career … Won the bronze and silver ball at the national level in doubles … Two-time all-state selection in 2006 and 2007 … Battled to the Texas state doubles 5A championship title in 2007 … Led his team to a second-place finish in state as a senior … Two-time allacademic honors recipient.

Year 2007-08 (Illinois) Totals

Overall 0-1 0-1

Dual 0-0 0-0

Tourn. 0-1 0-1

Conf. 0-0 0-0

#1 — —

#2 — —

#3 — —

#4 — —

#5 — —

#6 — —

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T PAT R I C K D EA N

If tomorrow’s headline in the newspaper was going to be about you, what would it say?

Patrick Dean: From Stringer to Player

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Freebirds for the Freebird burrito

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

Pros vs. Joes

What inspires you?

strong work ethics

Is there anything you cannot say “no” to?

watching the Cowboys, Mavericks or Aggie sports on television or live

What is your ringtone?

Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer

What movie do you know every line to?

Billy Madison “Lady, You’re Scaring Us!”

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my serve

What is one new thing you would like to learn or do this year?

go skydiving

What is something that makes you cringe?

Watching people eat nasty things on reality shows

What would your perfect day consist of?

working out, round of golf, chilling by the pool, good food

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

Dubai

Patrick Dean

Patrick Dean Sophomore, 5-10, HS Dallas, Texas (MacArthur HS) HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A 2006 graduate of MacArthur High School … One of the top junior players in the state of Texas ranked as high as No. 33 in 18’s...Honored on The Dallas Morning News All-Area Boys Tennis Second Team in 2004 … Compiled an undefeated 27-0 record in singles and 27-0 record in doubles during his high school career in district play … Three-time Class 5A Region I tournament quarterfinalist … Also a Class 5A Region I finalist as a senior … USTA Super Champ … Graduated in the top 10 of his senior class.

PERSONAL Patrick Thomas Dean … Son of Glenn and Mary Dean … Born August 28, 1987 in Irving, Texas … Has one brother, Chris (23) … Father, Glenn, was a walkon wide receiver for the A&M football team under former head coach Emory Bellard and a member of the 1975 Tri-SWC Championship squad that played USC in the Liberty Bowl … Biochemistry major at Texas A&M … Enjoys watching all sports and playing golf and basketball … Plans to attend medical school after graduation … Served as team manager for the Aggies during the 2007-08 season.

“Last season, Patrick did a great job as

our team manager. He impressed our coaching staff and players so much that we decided to give him a spot on our roster. A native of Dallas who was a top junior in the state of Texas, Patrick has tremendous racket skills and is a natural ball striker. While this is a step-up from juniors, we look for him to rise-up to this level of competition.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

DEAN’S FALL 2008 SINGLES RESULTS (1-7) L W L L L L L L

Geoff Hernandez (Portland)........................... 6-4,6-3 Austin Francis (Air Force).............................. 7-5, 6-4 Eric Olson (TCU).....................................7-6(2-0), 6-3 Trent Hagan (Marquette).............................. 6-2, 6-0 Mario Janjic (Lamar)...................................... 6-2, 6-2 Chong Wang (Rice)................................. 6-4, 3-6, 1-0 Daniel Moreiras (UTSA)................................. 6-3, 6-2 Nick Arnold (St. Edward’s)............................. 6-2, 6-4

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T ale x ey G R I G O ROV

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

Your Body Is A Wonderland by John Mayer

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

Goa, India

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

basketball

Who was your teenage crush growing up?

Eva Mendez

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

American Idol

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

I really like the chicken at Quiznos.

The last thing I do before I go to bed at night is …

brush my teeth

How do you like your eggs cooked?

scrambled

What’s your ringtone?

Pop My Trunk by Wine-O

What movie do you know every line to?

American Gangster

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my drop shot

What video game character is most like you?

Dwayne Wade in NBA Live

Alexey Grigorov

Alexey Grigorov Freshman, 6-1, HS Moscow, Russia (A.M. Gorky)

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER Trained at the Roddick Total Tennis Academy in San Antonio, Texas … Coached by Myron Grunberg … Ranked as high as No. 5 in the world in the ITF juniors rankings … Partnered with American Ryan Noble to reach the boys’ doubles finals at the USTA International Spring Championships in 2008 … The duo also captured the doubles title on the USTA ITF Junior Circuit held in Lexington County in 2007 … Reached the round of 32 in the singles draw of the junior championships at Wimbledon in 2008.

PERSONAL Alexey Grigorov … Son of Evgeny Grigorov and Larisa Grigorova … Born Feb. 2, 1990 in Voronezh, Russia … Goes by the nickname Griggi … Started playing tennis at the age of 6 … Undeclared major at Texas A&M … Enjoys basketball and watching American football.

“Alexey

has a great international pedigree. He was a top five world junior and has a lot of experience at the highest level of competition. He knows how to play points well, knows how to compete and is going to make our team so much better in both singles and doubles. He has a different style of game which gives us a lot of variation on our team. We will have some guys that are attackers and some that are defenders. He is really going to help us in that regard, because he allows us to have some flexibility in how he plays and how he can vary his style. Alexey is a real savvy tennis player and is going to be a major contributor to the success of this program during his time in Aggieland.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T C O L I N H O OV E R

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

I’ll Be by Edwin McCain

What makes you unique from everyone else?

my ability to get along with just about anyone

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Jessica Biel

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

Fear Factor

If you could go see a concert, what three performers would be in it?

Killswitch Engage, Incubus, Craig Morgan

What would your perfect day consist of?

snow, bonfire, hot cocoa, tobogganing

Is there anything you cannot say “no” to?

a free Coca-Cola

What movie do you know every line to?

10 Things I Hate About You “Sweet Love Renew Thy Force.”

What is one new thing you would like to learn or do this year?

to be able to play expert in Guitar Hero

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

New York

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my back hand and my angles

What would the message of your ideal fortune cookie be?

“Work Like No Other, So You Can Live Like No Other.”

Colin Hoover

Colin Hoover Freshman, 5-10, HS Victoria, Texas (Memorial HS)

“Colin is a very tenacious young man with a

passion for the game. We look for him to be a very solid contributor to our team over the next few years. A Victoria native who took a year off to compete in pro tournaments as an amateur, he will improve a great deal after playing this level of competition on a daily basis. We know he will relish the challenge of competing for a spot in the Aggie lineup.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A 2007 graduate of Memorial High School … Rated as the No. 83 overall prospect in the class of 2007 by the Tennis Recruiting Network … One of the top juniors in the state of Texas ranked as high as No. 10 … Finished sixth in the state of Texas and finished No. 1 in the men’s open … UIL state 5A boys tennis tournament champion as a senior … Became the first Viper player to win a state tennis title in boy’s singles … Selected as All-District 27-5A team tennis MVP as a junior … Graduated in the top 10 percent of his class … Named Athlete of the Year at Memorial High School … Competed on the USTA Futures Pro Circuit as an amateur for a year prior to enrolling at A&M.

PERSONAL Colin Lee Hoover … Son of Steven and Laurie Hoover … Born August 8, 1988 in Midland, Texas … Father, Steven, played collegiate tennis … Has two sisters … Looking to major in business or sport management at Texas A&M … Enjoys playing ping pong in his spare time.

HOOVER’S FALL 2008 SINGLES RESULTS (8-7) W W L W W L L L W L L W W W L

David Subirats (UT Arlington)........................ 6-0, 6-1 Alex Panayides (TCU)...................................... 6-0,7-5 Yanick Mandl (Louisiana-Lafayette)...6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4 Pat Metham (Arizona)................................... 6-2, 6-4 Jaime Pulger (North Carolina State)....... 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 Jordi Ballester (Jacksonville).......................... 7-5, 6-1 Luke Hawk (Abilene Christian).....6-3, 6-7, 1-0 (10-8) Blane Shields (Boise State)............................ 6-3, 7-6 Alex Panayides (TCU).............................. 6-3, 2-6, 6-0 Jonah Kane-West (Texas)............................... 7-6, 6-4 Gonzalo Escobar (Texas Tech)........................ 6-1, 6-0 Devin Harley (Lamar).................................... 6-0, 6-0 Sho Higuchi (Oregon).................................... 6-4, 5-1 Drake Kakar (Marquette)............................... 6-0, 6-1 Mindaugas Celedinas (UT Arlington).6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (6)

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T K AY V O N K A R I M I

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

Don’t Stop Believing by Journey

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

swimming

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Carmen Electra

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

Deal or No Deal

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Texas Roadhouse for the prime rib

How do you like your eggs cooked?

scrambled with cheese

What is your ringtone?

Viva La Vida by Coldplay

What movie do you know every line to?

Superbad “I am McLovin!”

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

riding the Titan at Six Flags Over Texas

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

China

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my forehand

What would your perfect day consist of?

hanging out by the pool watching a Dallas Cowboys game

Kayvon Karimi

Kay von Karimi Sophomore, 6-0, 1L Dallas, Texas (Texas Tech University HS) FRESHMAN (2007-08) Posted an 7-17 overall record in singles … Went 2-11 in dual matches and 2-4 against Big 12 competition at the No. 6 line … Clinched the Nebraska match for A&M winning two tiebreakers in a straight-set victory over Karl Jones … Compiled a 2-6 overall record in doubles … Teamed up with Jerry Makowski (1-1), Matt Bain (1-3), Mike Beatty (0-1) and Brad Williams (0-1) … Made his collegiate debut at the HEB Baylor Intercollegiate in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A top 30 recruit for the Aggies who was ranked No. 2 nationally in 12’s, No. 9 nationally in 14’s and in the top 30 nationally in 16’s and 18’s … Two-time Copper Bowl winner … Placed sixth at the National Clay Court Championships, fourth at the Winter Nationals and fifth at the Easter Bowl during his junior tennis career.

PERSONAL Kayvon T. Karimi … Son of Kue and Haideh Karimi … Born Sept. 7, 1988 in Beverly Hills, Calif … Has one younger sister Karen (17) … General studies major at Texas A&M … Enjoys playing basketball in his spare time.

“After being put in a difficult situation

last season, we look for Kayvon to rebound with a much-improved effort and the determination to be a major contributor to the success of our team. Kayvon is a big athlete with a huge game that can dominate a match when he is on. We just need to make sure that we push the right buttons for him and get him on the right track this season.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Kay von Karimi

KARIMI’S 2007-08 SINGLES RESULTS (7-17) W W L W L L W W L L L L L L L L L L L L W L W L

Andrew Meister (California Baptist).............. 6-1, 6-2 Andres Medina (Lamar)................................ 6-1, 6-4 Hubert Chodkiewicz (Texas).......................... 6-4, 6-3 Ryan Hamning (Cleveland State).............. 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 Robin Fernandes (UTSA)............................... 6-1, 6-2 (#110) Matt Brown (Baylor)........................... 6-3, 6-2 Jon Wiegand (Texas)............................... 1-6, 6-1, 1-0 Arlen Domoney (Louisiana-Lafayette).... 6-0, 6-7, 1-0 Ilya Babinciuc (Texas Tech)..................... 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (#73) Olivier Sajous (Florida Atlantic)..... 6-1, 4-6, 6-0 Francisco Gallardo (Oregon)......................... 6-3, 6-1 Alex Stone (Duke)................................... 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Brad Mixson (Florida State)........................... 6-1, 6-0 Santiago Gruter (Indiana).............................. 6-3, 7-5 Alex Moreno (Pepperdine)....................... 7-5, 7-6 (6) Alejandro Calligari (Louisville)....................... 6-2, 6-2 Michael Breler (Texas Tech).................... 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 Mark Kepler (Oklahoma State)...................... 7-5, 6-3 Jordan Rux (Baylor)....................................... 6-2, 6-1 Dennis Polyakov (Rice)........................... 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 Karl Jones (Nebraska)..........................7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) Josh Zavala (Texas)........................................ 6-3, 6-2 Michael Breler (Texas Tech)........................... 6-4, 6-4 Josh Zavala (Texas)........................................ 6-4, 6-3

6 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # 6 # #

SINGLES

Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall 7-17 7-17

Dual 2-11 2-11

Tourn. 5-6 5-6

Conf. 2-4 2-4

#1 — —

#2 — —

#3 — —

DOUBLES

KARIMI’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall 2-6 2-6

Dual 1-4 1-4

Tourn. 1-2 1-2

Conf. — —

#1 — —

#2 — —

#3 1-4 1-4

#4 — —

#5 — —

#6 2-11 2-11

“It means a lot to be an Aggie. You will not find another college campus in the country as close-knit and spirited as Aggieland. Aggies bleed Maroon and stick together.”

– Sophomore Kayvon Karimi

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T A L E X I S K L EG O U

If tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headline in the newspaper was going to be about you, what would it say?

Klegou Wins His First Pro Tournament

If you were on American Idol, what type of song would you sing?

rap

What is your favorite form of communication?

phone calls

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

soccer

Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

in front

What famous person in history do you most admire?

Martin Luther King, Jr.

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Jasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli

What is your favorite season?

summer

What are some of your personal goals for the season?

to play my best in every match

What is your favorite day of the week?

Sunday

What is your favorite shot and secret weapon on the court?

my serve

Which of the five senses is most important to you?

Vision is the most important because there is so much to see in this world.

Alexis Klegou

Alexis Klegou Freshman, 6-2, HS Dunkerque, France HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER Attended CNED Rehnes and Lycee Jean-Bar … Ranked as high as No. 327 in the world in the ITF juniors rankings … Captured the boys’ singles title at the Tarkett Junior Open in Belgium and the Clermont-Ferrand Junior Tournament in France in 2006 … Also competed in boxing and track and field.

PERSONAL Alexis Klegou … Son of Fidespoir Klegou and Offle Nadine … Born Jan. 25, 1989 in Dunkerque, France … Goes by the nickname Gou … Has one older brother … Undeclared major at Texas A&M … Enjoys soccer and his career aspiration is to the play on the ATP Pro Circuit.

“Alexis is very talented. He has a very good

serve and is very aggressive. It will take him some time to get acclimated to college tennis and team tennis, because it is not something that he has done in the past. He will be a very good player for us, because he has had a lot of great wins as a junior. Alexis is going to be a very exciting player to watch in both singles and doubles at Texas A&M over the next couple of years.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T AU ST I N K LO R ES

If you could go see a concert, what three performers would be in it?

George Strait, Dierks Bentley, Aaron Watson

What would your perfect day consist of?

tennis, fishing, relaxing

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

C&J Barbeque for the jalapeño cheese sausage

What movie do you know every line to?

Major Payne – “You ever heard the story about The Little Engine that Could? Let me tell you about that story.”

Is there anything you cannot say “no” to?

sweet tea

Have people ever said you looked like a celebrity, and if so, who?

Lance Armstrong

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

walking on the A&M campus for the first day of class

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

London

What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?

either a pro baseball player or bull rider

What would the message of your ideal fortune cookie be?

“Everything you are doing now, will pay off In your future.”

What is your favorite shot and secret weapon on the court?

my forehand

Where and what do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

relaxing at my own ranch

Austin Klores

“Austin is coming off a very solid summer of

success at the Futures level. It showed us what this homegrown talent from Franklin is capable of accomplishing. He is a very good athlete with a tremendous upside. We are looking forward to seeing this very versatile singles and doubles player compete for a spot in the lineup as a freshman.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Freshman, 5-11, HS Franklin, Texas (Franklin HS) HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A 2008 graduate of Franklin High School … One of the top players in the state and a local standout … Rated as the No. 42 overall prospect in the class of 2008 by the Tennis Recruiting Network … Four-time state 2A singles champion … Was ranked as high as No. 1 in the USTA Boys 18’s … Member of the USTA Texas Section Junior Davis Cup Team coached by A&M head coach Steve Denton … Also lettered in baseball … Art Foust Sportsmanship Winner … Member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society … Honor Roll student.

PERSONAL Austin Seth Klores … Son of Norman and Karen Klores … Born September 18, 1989 in College Station, Texas … Has a twin sister, Ashley (18) … Mother, Karen, played college tennis at Sam Houston State … Grandfather, Bernard Box, was a member of the A&M Rodeo Team … General studies major at Texas A&M … Enjoys fishing, hunting and riding four-wheelers … Would like to play professional tennis and own a ranch in the future … The secondever player out of Franklin High School to sign with the Aggies next to former A&M player Scott Phillips (1990-93) who still ranks among the top 10 players in school history in career singles victories.

KLORES’ FALL 2008 SINGLES RESULTS (6-6) L W L W L W W W L W L L

Matt Hogan (Arkansas).................................... 6-1, 6-3 Nathan Byrnes (Oklahoma State)..............6-0, Retired Zach Nichols (TCU)........................................... 6-3, 6-4 Ty Schaub (Ohio State).................................... 6-2, 6-2 Derek Stephens (North Carolina State).... 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 Nathan Robinson (Tyler Junior College).......... 6-1, 6-3 Dmitry Novikov (Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)... 6-4, 7-5 David Gonzalez (Texas Tech)............................ 6-3, 6-2 Ruan Roelofse (Illinois).................................... 6-2, 6-2 Tobias Flood (SMU)......................................... 6-0, 6-2 (#61) Piotr Banas (Louisiana-Lafayette)........... 6-4, 6-0 David Gonzalez (Texas Tech)............................ 7-5, 6-4

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T AU ST I N K R A J I C E K

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

Mrs. Officer by Lil’ Wayne

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

basketball

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Freebirds for the monster burrito

Who was your teen crush growing up?

model Marisa Miller

What is something that makes you cringe?

I hate spiders.

If you could go see a concert, what three performers would be in it?

50 Cent, Lil’ Wayne, George Strait

Have people ever said you looked like a celebrity, and if so, who?

I don’t think so, but maybe Brad Pitt (LOL)

What movie do you know every line to?

Anchorman

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

before I played my match at the U.S. Open

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

Hawai’i

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my serve and my ability to stay mentally strong in tough situations

What would your perfect day consist of?

sleep, working out, golf, tennis, beach

Austin Krajicek

“Austin had an outstanding freshman season

for the Aggies both in singles and doubles. This talented lefty has shown through hard work and a professional attitude, that the sky’s the limit. As an All-American as a freshman and a national juniors champion, we look for Austin to do great things again this year.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Sophomore, 6-1, 1L Brandon, Fla. (Laurel Springs School) FRESHMAN (2007-08) Joined the Aggies in January 2008 … Honored as coBig 12 Conference Freshman of the Year and co-Big 12 Newcomer of the Year at the age of 17 … Named AllBig 12 in singles and doubles … Posted a team-leading 16-7 singles record in dual matches playing mainly at No. 3 … Clinched the Boise State match for A&M … Went 4-2 against Big 12 competition … Posted the second-highest doubles record on the team with a 18-8 overall mark (.692) … Combined with teammate Conor Pollock to record an impressive 10-1 mark at No. 1 doubles … Earned All-America honors after he and Pollock reached the NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals for the first time in school history … The duo finished the season ranked No. 9 nationally … They became the first A&M doubles team to earn a berth in the 32-team NCAA doubles field since 2005 … Their biggest match victories of the season included upsets of top-ranked Somdev Devvarman and Treat Huey of Virginia, 6-3, 6-4, in the NCAA Round of 16 on May 23 and sixthranked Ed Corrie and Kellen Damico of Texas, 8-4, on April 19 … Became only the third freshman in school history to be named all-conference in singles next to former All-Americans Jerry Makowski and Shuon Madden … Made his collegiate debut against Clemson in the spring season opener on Jan. 25.

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER Rated the seventh-highest rated player in the class of 2008 by the Tennis Recruiting Network … Played all four junior grand slams at the age of 16 … 61

Reached the finals of the U.S. Open doubles in 2006 … Reached the semifinals of the Australian Open doubles in 2006 … Member of the 2006 USTA Junior Davis Cup Team … Competed as an amateur and reached the semifinals of the USTA Futures Pro Tournament in Mansfield, Texas … Also made the quarterfinals in a Futures event in Mazatlan, Mexico … Was ranked in the top 5 nationally in every age division in the U.S. junior rankings … Held the No. 1 doubles ranking for an entire year … Ranked No. 1 in the state of Florida … Ranked as high as No. 32 in the world junior rankings … Also competed in singles and doubles at Wimbledon … A 2007 graduate of the Laurel Springs School.

PERSONAL Austin Robert Krajicek … Son of Rob and Sherry Krajicek … Born June 16, 1990 in Tampa, Fla … Only child … Father played college basketball at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and mother was a professional water skier … Is a distant relative of former Wimbledon champion Richard Krajicek … Looking to major in sport management or communications at Texas A&M … Trained at the prestigious IMG/Bollettieri Tennis Academy … Enjoys playing golf, basketball and reading … Would like to play professional tennis in the future … Was the youngest player and lone collegian to compete in the 2008 U.S. Open men’s singles main draw … Captured the USTA Boys 18’s National Championships title in Kalamazoo, Mich., to earn a wild-card entry into the 2008 U.S. Open … Selected by Patrick McEnroe to serve as a practice player for the 2008 U.S. Davis Cup Team in Madrid, Spain.

Austin Krajicek

KRAJICEK’S 2007-08 SINGLES RESULTS (7-17) W W W W W W L W L L W L W W W W L W W L W W L

Derek DiFrazio (Clemson).............................. 6-3, 6-1 Piotr Dilaj (Boise State)................................. 6-4, 6-0 Tobi Obenaus (Washington).......................... 6-2, 6-2 Alberto Sottocorno (Tulsa)............................ 6-4, 6-3 Colt Gaston (LSU)................................... 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 Kiril Dimitrov (Duke)...................................... 6-1, 6-3 Clint Bowles (Florida State)...................... 7-6 (5), 6-3 Eidy Igarashi (Old Dominion)......................... 6-4, 6-3 Emanu Brighiu (TCU).............................. 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 (#73) Steve Forman (Wake Forest).....6-7 (0), 6-4, 6-4 Phillip Eilers (Indiana).................................... 6-3, 6-4 (#25) Bassam Beidas (Pepperdine)................ 6-4, 6-2 Viktor Makscuk (Louisville)........................... 6-4, 6-3 Lenoir Ramos (Texas Tech)............................ 6-4, 6-4 Vlad Marinescu (Oklahoma)......................... 6-2, 6-0 (#115) Dmytro Petrov (Oklahoma State)....... 6-4, 6-4 (#104) David Galic (Baylor)................2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7) Ralph Knupfer (Rice)................................ 6-1, 7-6 (1) Hendrik Stahmer (Nebraska)......................... 6-2, 6-0 Ed Corrie (Texas)............................................ 6-4, 6-4 Lenoir Ramos (Texas Tech)............................ 6-1, 7-5 Alex Skrypko (SMU)....................................... 6-3, 6-0 (#9) Denes Lukacs (Baylor)............................. 6-1, 6-3

SINGLES 62

Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall 16-7 16-7

Dual 16-7 16-7

Tourn. — —

Conf. 4-2 4-2

#1 — —

#2 3-6 3-6

#3 8-1 8-1

#4 3-0 3-0

DOUBLES

KRAJICEK’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall Dual 18-8 18-8

Tourn. 15-7 15-7

Conf. 3-1 3-1

#1 4-2 4-2

#2 13-7 13-7

#3 2-0 2-0

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#5 2-0 2-0

#6 — —

5 5 # 4 # 4 # 4 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 3 # 2 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 2 # 3 # 2 # 2 # #

“Just to have the experience of playing on that kind of

stage is incredible for a young player like Austin. I did not get the opportunity to play in the U.S. Open until I was 22 or 23 years old. Austin is about four or five years ahead of schedule. It has given him a lot of confidence and makes him hungry to get better and come back to taste it again in the future.”

Photo Credit: Marcia Frost

– Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton on Austin Krajicek earning a wild-card entry into the 2008 U.S. Open main draw in singles

“Marcus is the X-Factor. After serving a Mormon

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T M A R C U S LU N T

If you were to name the one thing you have the most compassion for, what would it be?

my family

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

curling

If you could go see a concert, what three performers would be in it?

Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Owen Wilson

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Fredriko’s for the enchiladas

The last thing I do before I go to bed at night is …

pray

What is one thing you never leave your house without?

goals

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

getting off the plane from my mission

Is there anything you cannot say “no” to?

Taco Cabana

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Rachel McAdams

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my forehand

What did you dream you’d be when you were growing up?

a father

What would the message of your ideal fortune cookie be?

“You Will Have A Happy Life.”

mission for the past two years, he returns to Aggieland with a very mature attitude that will contribute greatly to the success of our team. He is a very good athlete with proven doubles skills. As he eases back into competitive tennis, we know Marcus will give it everything he has to make a positive impact for the Aggies.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Marcus Lunt

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A 2004 graduate of Marshall High School in San Antonio, Texas … Texas UIL Class 5A State Champion putting together an undefeated 67-0 singles record as a senior … Named district MVP and 2004 Male Athlete of the Year.

PERSONAL Marcus D. Lunt … Son of Ned and Judy Lunt … Born July 28, 1986 in San Antonio, Texas … Has four siblings, Ashley (23), Natalie (26), Aimee (28) and Scott (30) … Leadership major at Texas A&M … Returns to the team after serving a two-year Mormon mission in Utah … His career aspiration is to become a dentist.

Junior, 6-2, 1L San Antonio, Texas (Marshall HS) SOPHOMORE (2005-06) Went 3-0 in dual match play with victories at the No. 6 line against players from Wichita State, Abilene Christian and Prairie View A&M … Posted a 9-5 record at No. 2 and 3 doubles with partner Conor Pollock … Compiled a 15-8 overall doubles record teaming up with Matt Bain (3-0), Bryan Wooten (2-1), John Nallon (1-1) and Jerry Makowski (0-1) … Advanced to the semifinals in singles at the Rice Indoors … Reached the semifinals in singles and captured the doubles title with Matt Bain at the UTSA Invitational … Saw action at the Midland Racquet Club Collegiate, ITA South Central Regional and the Wells Fargo Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser Tournament.

LUNT’S FALL 2008 SINGLES RESULTS (11-5) W W L L W L W L W W W L W W W L

TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE CAREER (2004-05)

SINGLES

LUNT’S CAREER STATISTICS Year 2005-06 Totals

Overall 11-6 11-6

Dual 3-0 3-0

Tourn. 8-6 8-6

Conf. — —

#1 — —

#2 — —

#3 — —

DOUBLES

Earned ITA All-America honors in singles and doubles at Tyler Junior College … Named ITA Junior College Rookie of the Year … Finished the year ranked as the top American singles player in the nation … Was No. 4 in the final ITA junior college singles rankings and was ranked as high as No. 3 during the season … Also finished No. 2 in the ITA junior college doubles rankings … Reached the finals in doubles and the semifinals in singles at the NJCAA Division I Men’s National Tennis Tournament … Compiled a 20-11 overall record in singles and a 22-15 overall record in doubles … Won the ITA/Fall Doubles Championship in the Southwest Region in the fall.

Jason Lateko (UT Arlington).......................... 6-2, 7-5 Cody Hall (Air Force)..................................... 6-2, 6-0 Arlen Domoney (Louisiana-Lafayette).... 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 Ivan Lopez (Loyola Marymount)................... 6-3, 6-2 Blane Shields (Boise State)............................ 7-5, 6-3 Michael Breler (Texas Tech)........................... 6-3, 6-4 Sam Garfoth-Bles (Rice)....................4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) (#46) Oliver Sajous (Texas)............................ 6-4, 6-3 Gonzalo Bienzobas (UT Arlington) . .............. 7-5, 6-2 Piotr Olecowski (Louisiana-Lafayette)........... 6-2, 6-2 Joe Hattrup (Texas Tech)........................ 6-1, 4-6, 1-0 Javier Pulgar-Garcia (Louisiana-Lafayette).... 6-2, 7-6 Jon Wiegand (Texas)...................................... 7-6, 6-3 Marcos Verdasco (Oregon)..................... 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 Andre Moreira (UTSA).....................walkover (injury) Ashwin Vijayaragavan (UT-Pan American)..... 6-3, 6-4

Year 2005-06 Totals

Overall 15-8 15-8

Dual 11-6 11-6

Tourn. 4-2 4-2

Conf. 4-2 4-2

#1 — —

#2 4-1 4-1

#3 7-5 7-5

#4 — —

#5 — —

#6 3-0 3-0

“Conor has been the epitome of what a stu-

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T C O N O R P O L LO C K

What do you want to know about the future?

nothing, I like uncertainty

If you could compete in any Olympic event other than tennis, what would it be?

track and field

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Jennifer Love Hewitt

What makes you unique?

I can play the piano and was in the orchestra growing up.

Name one place on Earth you’ve never been, but vow to visit at least once?

Australia

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Chipotle for the burrito (double meat and guacamole)

What is something that makes you cringe?

snakes

Have people ever said you looked like a celebrity, and if so, who?

Everyday someone tells me I look like the guy from One Tree Hill (Chad Michael Murray), even though I don’t see it!

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

definitely my drop volley (just ask Steve or Bob)

Guitar Hero or Rock Band?

Guitar Hero

What is one new thing you would like to learn or do this year?

make the Sweet 16

What would your perfect day consist of?

going to the beach

dent-athlete here at Texas A&M is all about. He is an All-American who has done a great job of leading our men’s tennis team and is also a good student majoring in finance in the Mays Business School. His work ethic, leadership and attitude is an example for all of his teammates to follow. Serving as team captain for the second year in a row, look for Conor to be one of the top players in college tennis in singles and doubles during his senior campaign.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Conor Pollock

Conor Pollock Senior, 6-0, 3L San Antonio, Texas (MacArthur HS) CAREER NOTES Two-time team captain and All-American … One of the nation’s top returning singles and doubles players … Has been ranked as high as No. 15 nationally in singles and No. 9 nationally in doubles … He and doubles partner Austin Krajicek became the first Aggies in school history to reach the NCAA Doubles semifinals in 2008 … A member of three consecutive NCAA Team Championship appearances by the Aggies … Two-time AllBig 12 Conference singles selection in 2007 and 2008 … Selected all-conference in doubles in 2008 … One of only 12 players in school history to garner All-Big 12 honors in singles since the league’s inception in 1997 … Has recorded 64 career singles victories in which 46 are wins in dual matches … Crowned Big 12 No. 2 singles champion as a sophomore … Has compiled 61 career doubles victories including 45 in dual matches … Needs four more dual wins to join the Career 50Win Club in singles and is five shy of doing the same in doubles at A&M … Named Big 12 Freshman of the Year and ITA South Central Region Rookie of the Year during the 2005-06 campaign … Two-time Academic All-Big 12 First Team selection majoring in finance with an impressive 3.653 grade-point average in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M … One of the top Americans that entered the collegiate ranks … Was ranked as high as No. 1 in the USTA Boys 18’s in 2005 … Member of the 2004 USTA Junior Davis Cup team. 67

JUNIOR (2007-08) Named All-Big 12 in singles for the second time of his A&M career … Led the Aggies to a top 25 national ranking throughout the season … Served as team captain … Compiled a team-leading 22-15 overall record at No. 1 singles including 14 dual match victories … Defeated 12 nationally-ranked opponents during the season including two in the top 10 … Finished ranked No. 25 nationally in singles … Was ranked as high as No. 15 on April 1, which marked a career best … Clinched the Washington, Duke and Old Dominion matches … Earned his first trip as an at-large selection to the 2008 NCAA Singles Championships … Posted the highest doubles record on the team with a 26-8 overall mark (.765) … Combined with teammate Austin Krajicek to record an impressive 10-1 mark at No. 1 doubles … Earned All-America honors after he and Krajicek reached the NCAA Doubles Championship semifinals for the first time in school history … The duo finished the season ranked No. 9 nationally … They became the first A&M doubles team to earn a berth in the 32-team NCAA doubles field since 2005 … Their biggest match victories of the season included upsets of top-ranked Somdev Devvarman and Treat Huey of Virginia, 6-3, 6-4, in the NCAA Round of 16 on May 23 and sixth-ranked Ed Corrie and Kellen Damico of Texas, 8-4, on April 19 … Also earned all-conference honors in doubles … Ranked second regionally in singles in the fall rankings … Upset the nation’s second-ranked player in Ohio State’s Steven Moneke in the opening round of the ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships on Nov. 1 … Qualified for the 32-player singles main draw as a Wilson/ ITA South Central Region finalist after defeating 2006 Wimbledon Junior Doubles Champion Kellen Damico of Texas in the semifinals of the ITA South Central Regional Championships on Oct. 22 in Austin, Texas … An Academic All-Big 12 First Team selection for the second-straight year.

Conor Pollock SOPHOMORE (2006-07) One of five men’s tennis players to be selected unanimously to the All-Big 12 Conference Team in singles … Ranked as high as No. 68 nationally in the ITA Rankings … Posted a team-leading 16-6 record in dual match play including a conference-tying 4-2 record at No. 2 singles … Was crowned the No. 2 singles champion along with Oklahoma State’s Ivan Puchkarov … Became the first Aggie to claim an individual conference title at the No. 2 line since former A&M standout Ante Matijevic did so in 2004 … Compiled a 23-10 overall record in singles with a 4-5 mark against nationally-ranked opponents including wins over No. 80 Chris Surapol of UCLA, No. 64 Brian Hung of Michigan and No. 13 Lars Poerschke of Baylor … Recipient of the team’s Aggie Heart Award … Made his collegiate debut in the national rankings on March 20 … Clinched the Texas-Arlington and Michigan matches for the Aggies … Academic All-Big 12 First Team selection … Posted the third-best overall doubles record on the team at 22-12 … Combined with teammate Matt Bain (20-10) and posted a 3-3 record against league foes to earn a share of the Big 12 No. 2 doubles title with Oklahoma’s Rob McKenzie and Vaclav Kucera … Also teamed up with Luka Ocvirk (1-0), Jerry Makowski (1-1) and Bryan Wooten (0-1) … Captured the doubles title at the University of Texas Invitational with Bain in fall tournament play … One of three players to compete at the ITA All-American Championships in October 2006. FRESHMAN (2005-06) Honored as Big 12 Freshman of the Year … Went 19-14 overall and posted a 6-1 record in Big 12 play … Played every singles position except No. 1 … Held the team’s longest winning streak at 10 matches in the heart of season … Was the last match standing in 4-3 win at Texas Tech … Won his match in Lubbock in three sets to clinch victory … Posted a doubles record of 13-11 with five team68

mates … Went 9-5 with Marcus Lunt and 2-2 with Matt Bain … Was 4-2 in Big 12 doubles competition … Clinched the Notre Dame and Texas Tech matches … Named a Verizon/ Texas A&M Scholar Athlete … In the fall, registered a 4-4 mark in singles and 1-2 mark in doubles … Played in the qualifying rounds of the ITA All-American in singles … Saw action at the Midland Racquet Club Collegiate … Reached the Round of 16 in singles and doubles at the ITA South Central Regional. HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER Trained at the TNT Elite Academy at April Sound in Montgomery, Texas … Was ranked as high as No. 1 in the USTA Boys 18’s … Was ranked as high as No. 9 nationally in the 16’s … In 2004, reached the consolation finals of the Texas Summer Grand Slam in Wichita Falls … Won the Boys 16 doubles title and finished runner-up in singles at the Easter Bowl, USTA National Spring Championships … Finished third in singles at the Boys 18 USTA National Winter Championships … Reached the doubles quarterfinals at the Boys 18 USTA National Hard Court Championships … Has international experience … In ITF tournament play, he won the doubles title and advanced to the singles semifinals at the Chanda Rubin American ITF Jr Circuit, Texas … Reached the doubles final and the singles semifinals at the St. Maarten Junior Open 2004 … Reached the singles and doubles semifinals at the 11th Aruba ITF Junior Open and advanced to the doubles semifinals at the Chanda Rubin ITF Junior Classic, South Carolina … Reached the Boys 18 doubles quarterfinals at the USTA International Grass Court Championships … Recipient of the John McFarlin Award as the top junior player in the United States Tennis Association Texas Section during ceremonies prior to the Texas Summer Grand Slam in 2005 … Reached the semifinals in doubles at the 2005 USTA Boys 18’s National Clay Court Championships … Took third in doubles at the 2005 USTA Boys 18’s National Championships … Coached by Joey Blake who was a former All-American tennis player at Arkansas … Graduated in the top 10 percent of his high school class. PERSONAL Conor D. Pollock … Son of Gary and Julie Pollock of San Antonio, Texas … Born July 13, 1987 in Austin, Texas … Finance major in the Mays Business School at Texas A&M … Would like to pursue a career in professional tennis … Began playing tennis at the age of 7 … Hobbies include playing the piano and watching movies.

POLLOCK’S 2007-08 SINGLES RESULTS (22-15)

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POLLOCK’S CAREER STATISTICS

SINGLES

Josh Zavala (Texas)........................................ 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 David Galic (Baylor).............................................. 7-6, 7-5 (#24) Marek Sramek (South Alabama)...... 6-1, 6-7 (4), 6-3 (#8) Andre Begemann (Pepperdine)..................... 7-5, 6-3 Nicolas Bateman (Prairie View A&M).................. 6-1, 6-3 David Kuczer (SMU).............................................. 6-1, 6-2 Kriegler Brink (TCU)....................................... 6-2, 2-6, 6-1 (#96) Kellen Damico (Texas)........................... 7-6, 3-6, 6-0 (#78) Denes Lukacs (Baylor).................................. 6-4, 6-4 (#2) Steven Moneke (Ohio State).......................... 6-3, 6-3 (#94) Dalibor Pavic (Drake)....................... 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-1 Ike Belk (Clemson)................................................ 6-1, 6-2 (#47) Luke Shields (Boise State)..................... 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 Patrik Fischer (Washington)................................. 6-2, 6-3 (#53) Dimitar Kutrovsky (Texas)..................... 5-7, 7-5, 6-4 Arnau Brugues (Tulsa)................................... 6-4, 1-6, 6-2 (#70) Michael Venus (LSU)........................ 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4 (#33) David Goulet (Duke)........................ 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4 (#35) Jean-Yves Aubone (Florida State).... 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (4) Aleksandr Selznev (Old Dominion)................ 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 (#21) Cosmin Cotet (TCU)..................................... 6-2, 6-3 (#53) Cory Parr (Wake Forest)............................... 6-3, 6-4 Thomas Richter (Indiana)......................... 4-6, 7-6 (8), 7-5 (#19) Andre Begemann (Pepperdine)................... 6-3, 7-5 (#41) Austen Childs (Louisville)............................. 7-6, 6-4 (#33) Bojan Szumanski (Texas Tech)...................... 6-1, 6-2 (#39) Andrei Daescu (Oklahoma).......................... 6-4, 6-4 (#11)Oleksandr Nedovyesov (Oklahoma State).... 6-4, 6-4 (#20) Lars Poerschke (Baylor)......................... 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 (#27) Bruno Rosa (Rice)........................................ 6-3, 6-2 David Bendheim (Nebraska)....................7-6 (10), 7-6 (3) (#17) Dimitar Kutrovsky (Texas)................ 5-7, 7-6 (3), 6-4 (#39) Bojan Szumanski (Texas Tech)...................... 6-3, 6-2 David Kuczer (SMU).............................................. 7-5, 6-2 (#8) Lars Poerschke (Baylor)............................. 6-1, 7-6 (5) (#7) Daniel Vallverdu (Miami)........................ 5-7, 6-3, 6-1

Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Overall 19-14 23-10 22-15 64-39

Dual Tourn. Conf. #1 #2 15-10 4- 4 6-1 — 2-4 17- 6 6- 4 4-2 4- 0 11-5 14-10 8- 5 2-4 14-10 — 46-26 18-13 12-7 18-10 13-9

#3 7-2 2-1 — 9-3

DOUBLES

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Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Totals

Overall 13-11 22-12 26- 8 61-31

Dual Tourn. Conf. #1 #2 11- 8 2- 3 4-2 — — 16- 8 6- 4 3-3 1-1 11-7 18- 4 8- 4 5-1 10-3 8-1 45-20 16-11 12-6 11-4 19-8

#3 4-2 4-0 — 8-2

#4 4-3 — — 4-3

#5 1-1 — — 1-1

#6 1-0 — — 1-0

1 2 T H I N G S TO K N OW A B O U T WIL SPENCER

If you were on American Idol, what song would you sing?

Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks

What is one thing you never leave your dorm without?

a positive attitude

Who was your teen crush growing up?

Kate Beckinsale

What is your favorite place to eat in College Station?

Freebirds for the super monster burrito

What reality TV show would you love to be on?

Survivor

If you could go see a concert, what three performers would be in it?

George Strait, Toby Keith, Hank Williams, Jr.

How do you like your eggs cooked?

sunny side up

What movie do you know every line to?

Airplane “Have You Ever Been In A Turkish Prison?”

When was the last time you had butterflies in your stomach?

my last Mario Tennis match against Conor Pollock

What is one new thing you would like to learn or do this year?

I would like to learn how to surf.

What is your favorite shot or secret weapon on the court?

my drop shot

What would the message of your ideal fortune cookie be?

“You’re going to beat Nadal in the French Open finals in straight sets.”

Wil Spencer

“This talented Floridian is one of the best ath-

letes in all of college tennis. With a year in Aggieland under his belt, we look for Wil to make a big splash on the national scene. He is the consummate team player, a fierce competitor, and more importantly, a joy to coach.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Sophomore, 5-11, 1L Ponce de Leon, Fla. FRESHMAN (2007-08) Joined the team in January 2008 … Compiled a 13-11 overall record in singles playing primarily at the No. 2 and No. 3 lines … Defeated three nationally-ranked opponents during the season … Went 2-4 against Big 12 competition including an upset of No. 34-ranked Ivan Puchkarov of Oklahoma State on March 30 … Was ranked as high as No. 90 nationally in singles and No. 55 nationally in doubles with teammate Austin Krajicek … Clinched the Oklahoma match for the Aggies … Posted the fourth-highest doubles record on the team with a 11-13 overall mark … Combined with teammate Mike Beatty for the third-best doubles record on the team with a 5-2 mark at No. 2 doubles in dual match play … The duo went an undefeated 3-0 against Big 12 competition … They upset the No. 35-ranked doubles team of Miguel Reyes Varela and Luis Diaz Barriga of Texas in the regular season on April 19 and the No. 60-ranked combination of Michael Breler and Sinisa Markovic of Texas Tech in the Big 12 Quarterfinals on April 25 … Also teamed up with Austin Krajicek (5-6), Matt Bain (1-3) and Chris Chirico (0-2) … Made his collegiate debut against Clemson in the spring season opener on Jan. 25.

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER The second-highest rated player in the class of 2008 by the Tennis Recruiting Network … Played for the 2005 USTA Junior Davis Cup Team in Barcelona 71

Spain … Won MVP honors for the U.S … Received a wild-card berth into the main draw of the Junior U.S. Open and advanced to the second round in Flushing Meadows, N.Y … Won ITF Grade 5 Championships in Mexico City … Also defeated some of the top juniors in the world to win the Pan American ITF Grade 1 Championships in Tulsa, Okla … Was ranked as high as No. 2 nationally in 12’s, No. 1 in 14’s, No. 8 in 16’s and No. 5 in 18’s … Ranked as high as No. 60 in the ITF Rankings … Sportsmanship Award recipient … Qualified for the USTA National Clay Courts Boy’s 18’s at the age of 15 … Named Amateur Athlete of the Year by the All Sports Association … Placed third at the Super National Hard Court Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich. … A 2007 graduate of the Florida Virtual School … Member of the Spanish National Honor Society.

PERSONAL William Raymond Spencer III … Son of William R. Spencer Jr. and Colleen Spencer … Born Sept. 8, 1989 in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla … Has one older sister Blakeley Edgerton (22) who graduated from Bryan College with a degree in political communications … Business major at Texas A&M … Enjoys reading, playing basketball and hanging out with friends … Would like to play professional tennis and start and own a company in the future.

Wil Spencer

SPENCER’S 2007-08 SINGLES RESULTS (7-17) W W W L L W L L W W W W W W L W W L L L L L L W

Carlos Alverez (Clemson).............................. 6-1, 7-5 Steve Robertson (Boise State)....................... 6-3, 6-1 Andy Kuharszky (Washington)...................... 6-2, 6-2 (#24) Kellen Damico (Texas)........................... 6-3, 6-3 (#44) Ricardo Soriano (Tulsa)......................... 6-4, 6-4 Jan Zelezny (LSU)............................... 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-2 (#85) Reid Carleton (Duke)........................ 7-6 (5), 6-1 Sam Chang (Florida State)............................. 6-4, 6-2 Tobias Fanselow (Old Dominion)............ 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 (#115) Adrian Simon (TCU)............................ 7-5, 6-3 Mariusz Adamski (Wake Forest).......4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-2 Dave McLoughlin (Indiana)........................... 7-5, 6-2 (#97) Omar Altmann (Pepperdine)................ 6-3, 6-2 David Simon (Louisville)................................ 6-3, 6-2 Sinisa Markovic (Texas Tech)......................... 6-3, 6-3 Sergey Avdeyev (Oklahoma).................... 6-3, 7-6 (5) (#34) Ivan Puchkarov (Oklahoma State)......... 6-3, 7-5 (#10) Denes Lukacs (Baylor)........................... 6-4, 6-3 (#49) Christoph Muller (Rice).................... 6-1, 7-6 (1) Calin Paar (Nebraska).................................... 6-4, 6-4 (#115) Luis Diaz Barriga (Texas)............... 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 (#107) Sinisa Markovic (Texas Tech).....7-6 (2), 7-6 (4) (#38) Kellen Damico (Texas)........................... 6-1, 6-3 David Galic (Baylor)....................................... 6-3, 6-2

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Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall 13-11 13-11

Dual 13-11 13-11

Tourn. — —

Conf. 2-4 2-4

#1 — —

#2 6-8 6-8

#3 7-3 7-3

DOUBLES

SPENCER’S CAREER STATISTICS

Year 2007-08 Totals

Overall 11-13 11-13

Dual 11-13 11-13

Tourn. — —

Conf. 4-2 4-2

#1 3-6 3-6

#2 7-4 7-4

#3 1-3 1-3

#4 — —

#5 — —

#6 — —

3 3 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 3 # 2 # 3 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 2 # 3 # 2 # 2 # 3 # #

“ Coach Denton is an excellent coach who is extremely knowledgeable about the game. Besides being a great coach, he has an enormous heart. ” – Senior All-American Conor Pollock

Steve Denton 74

Steve Denton head coach • third year • texas ’79

U.S. Open Doubles Champion and for mer All-American, Steve Denton was

named the head men’s tennis coach at Texas A&M University on August 8, 2006. Known nationally and internationally throughout the tennis world, Denton won 20 professional doubles titles and was

arguably

ranked as high as No. 11 in the world in

the best ten-

singles and No. 2 in the world in doubles

nis player to ever come

in 1982. A four-year collegiate stand-

out of the state of Texas

out at the University of Texas, he helped

all-time … We are very

the Longhorns to an impressive 78-27

impressed with the plan

(.743) team record from 1976-79. Denton amassed an 85-22 singles record and a 72-18 doubles record, while also earning All-American honors in 1978. 75

“ Steve is

he has in place to build champions here. ” — Athletics Director Bill Byrne

e was inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 1997, the inaugural Blue-Gray Tennis Classic Hall of Fame in 2006 and the ITA Hall of Fame in 2008. “Steve is arguably the best tennis player to ever come out of the state of Texas all-time,” Byrne said. “We are very fortunate to hire a head coach with such strong ties to the state and with such a solid tennis background as both a player and a coach. “I have admired him from a distance and what he has accomplished with limited resources at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi over the last couple of years. He did a phenomenal job there as a coach, a fundraiser and a facilities manager all in one. We are very impressed with the plan he has in place to build champions here. We are confident that he will bring home national championships in men’s tennis to Texas A&M.” Enjoying nine successful years on the professional circuit, Denton reached the singles finals of the Australian Open twice in 1981 and 1982. During his career, he advanced to seven singles finals and defeated the likes of Boris Becker, John McEnroe and Stan Smith. Denton also represented the U.S. as a member of the Davis Cup Team in 1982 and 1983, playing alongside tennis greats in Arthur Ashe, McEnroe, Peter Fleming and Eliot Teltscher. Denton teamed with his former college teammate Kevin Curren and captured the U.S. Open doubles title in 1982. In all, he totaled winnings more than $1 million as a pro on the ATP Tour. “I’m elated to have this opportunity,” Denton said. “It’s a dream come true to come to a school with such a fine reputation in men’s tennis as Texas A&M. I have very high expectations for this team and I know the university has the same as well. I’ve worked really hard the last couple of years for an opportunity like this and I look forward to continuing the winning tradition here.” Among his professional accomplishments, Denton has been named the recipient of the 1981 Most Improved Player Award by Tennis Magazine, the 1981 Wilmer Allison Sportsmanship, Excellence of Character Award and the 1982 Sportsmanship Award by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Most notably, he broke the world record for fastest serve of 138 miles per

hour in 1984, a record that stood in the Guinness Book of World Records for 13 years. Prior to his professional tennis career, Denton served a one-year stint with the Björn Borg Sports Management Corporation in the late 1980s. While at TAMUCC, Denton compiled a 6448 overall record and garnered back-to-back Southland Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2004 and 2005. Not only did he guide the Islanders to three SLC championship titles, but also to their first NCAA Championship appearance in school history and a top 20 national ranking in 2005. During their NCAA run, the Islanders reached the second round before falling 4-2 to then second-ranked and eventual quarterfinalists Virginia. Three of his players gained national rankings during his appointment, including two-time Southland Conference Player of the Year Raul Morant-Rivas. One of eight all-time all-conference first team selections under Denton, Morant-Rivas was the first player in school history to receive an NCAA at-large bid in singles in 2006. Denton previously served as the Director of the HEB Tennis Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, a position he held for seven years. His association with the center began in 1990, where he helped

The Denton File Texas A&M — 2006-Present Year Record

Final Ranking

Postseason

2007-08

13-12

No. 23

2006-07

15-12

No. 31 NCAA Second Round

NCAA Second Round

Texas A&M – Corpus Christi — 2001-2006 — Five Seasons Year Record

Final Ranking

2005-06 10-12 No. 67

Postseason

NCAA At-Large Singles Bid (Raul Morant-Rivas) Southland Conference Regular Season Champions

2004-05 19- 8 No. 26 NCAA Championship Second Round (Lost to No. 2 Virginia) Southland Conference Regular Season and Tournament Champions 2003-04

14- 7

No. 69

Southland Conference Regular Season and Tournament Champions

2002-03

13- 9

No. 68

—

2001-02

8-12

—

Totals

coach several state and national junior champions, organized several exhibition matches with touring professionals and successfully fundraised over $1 million for renovations and improvements to the tennis center. He has been instrumental in the development of many of the state’s top junior players, while serving as the captain of the USTA Texas Section’s Junior Davis Cup Team the past three summers. Denton has led the training for the state’s top seven boys and coached them in Junior Davis Cup matches. He coached current A&M senior Conor Pollock on the Junior Davis Cup team in 2004. “Coaching our Junior Davis Cup Team is one of the contributions to Texas tennis that I feel very strong about,” Denton said. “I’ve had the privilege to coach the top boys in our state and give them a taste of what the team tennis format is all about.” In the UT record books, his .794 winning percentage in singles still ranks third all-time for players accounting at least 30 victories and his .800 winning percentage ranks tied for sixth alltime in doubles competition. During his freshman season, Denton compiled a 21-1 doubles mark, a record that still stands today for best winning percentage in a single season.

92-72

(.560)

Born in Kingsville, Texas, Denton attended Bishop High School, where he captured four consecutive 3A state singles titles as a prep. His parents, Claude and Twig, currently reside in Driscoll, Texas. Denton also has two sisters, Carolyn and Cheryl.

“ It’s definitely an honor to be inducted into the ITA Tennis Hall of Fame. Just to have your name considered is an accomplishment. I think it’s a team effort and a lot of the credit goes to my collegiate teammates, my coaches and family. They gave me the opportunity to be successful. My name was chosen, but many people played a major role in the success

exas A&M men’s tennis head coach Steve Denton was selected as one of nine members of the 2008 ITA Men’s

Tennis Hall of Fame class along with David DiLucia of Notre Dame, Donald Johnson of North Carolina, Patrick

McEnroe of Stanford, Jim Pugh of UCLA, Robbie Weiss of Pepperdine, Chris Woodruff of Tennessee, Coach Jerry

I’ve had as a player and

Noyce of Minnesota and longtime contributor Tom Jacobs of the NCAA. Already a member of the Texas Tennis Hall

as a coach. ”

of Fame, the Blue-Gray Tennis Class Hall of Fame and the Longhorn Hall of Honor, Denton was an All-American at

— Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

2 0 0 8 i t a t e n n i s h a l l o f f a m e INDUCTEES

the University of Texas in 1978 and helped the Longhorns to a 78-27 record and one Southwest Conference team championship in his four collegiate seasons.

“ Coach McKinley is one of the most respected names in the tennis community. He is a living legend and is very well known in the state of Texas and across the country. I couldn’t think of a better fit. ” — Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

Bob McKinley 78

Bob McKinley

a s s i s t a n t c o a c h • t h i r d y e a r • t RINITY ’ 7 2

TA Hall of Famer Bob McKinley is in his third season as an assistant

coach for the Texas A&M men’s tennis team.

The McKINLEY File Texas A&M — 2006-Present Director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy — 1995-2006 — 12 Years Trinity University — 1975-1984 —

10 Years (219-57 Record)

highlights as a coach • • • •

ITA Tennis Hall of Fame Texas Tennis Hall of Fame St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame

Chairman of USTA Collegiate Tennis Committee

• 2005 USPTA Touring Coach of the Year • 2000 USA Developmental Coach of the Year • 1991 World Team Tennis Coach of the Year • U.S. World University Games Coach • Three-Time Texas Intersectional Team Coach • 1977 NCAA Coach of the Year • Produced 12 All-Americans at Trinity highlights as a player • Four-Time All-American at Trinity • Team Captain 1972 NCAA Championship Team 79

cKinley served as the Director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in New Braunfels, Texas since 1995. He served as director of tennis at Dominion Country Club and the McFarlin Tennis Center, both in San Antonio. McKinley served as the head coach at Trinity University from 1974-84. He compiled a record of 219 wins and 57 losses at Trinity reaching the NCAA Finals in 1977 and 1979. He coached one NCAA singles champion as well as an NCAA doubles championship tandem. McKinley has served as the Director of the John Newcombe Tennis Academy in New Braunfels, Texas since 1995. He served as director of tennis at Dominion Country Club and the McFarlin Tennis Center, both in San Antonio. McKinley served as the head coach at Trinity University from 1974-84. He compiled a record of 219 wins and 57 losses at Trinity reaching the NCAA Finals in 1977 and 1979. He coached one NCAA singles champion as well as an NCAA doubles championship tandem.

“I am so excited about joining the team at Texas A&M,” McKinley said. “I know that the players, the facilities, and the support make it one of the top tennis programs in the United States. Working under a coach like Steve Denton will be a real privilege, and I am confident that together we can give the players one of the best coaching tandems in the nation. Having won an NCAA title as a player and being in two NCAA Championship finals as a coach, I feel that I can help our players understand what it takes to get to the very top of collegiate tennis.” Among his coaching honors he was named NCAA Coach of the Year in 1977 and produced 12 All-Americans at Trinity. He has served as the U.S. Coach for the World University Games and was named the Developmental Coach of the Year by the USA Olympic Committee for 2000. He was Coach of the Year for World Team Tennis in 1991 and coached two Orange Bowl champions in 1999 and 2000. He has coached players at Grand Slams from 1996-

2001 and was the coach of the Texas Intersectional Team for three years. In 2005, he was named the Touring Coach of the Year by the USPTA. A St. Louis native, McKinley is a member of three Hall of Fames including the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame, the St. Louis Tennis Hall of Fame and the Intercollegiate Tennis Hall of Fame, he is currently a member of the USTA Youth Competition Committee and a member of the High Performance Coaches Commission in the state of Texas. McKinley is the only current Division I men’s tennis coach who is a member of the ITA Tennis Hall of Fame in Athens, Ga. A 1972 cum laude graduate from Trinity University, McKinley was a four-time All-American and was a team captain for the 1972 NCAA Championship squad. He was the No. 1-ranked Junior Tennis Player in the United States at one time. He reached the Round of 16 at Wimbledon in 1973, reached the doubles semifinals at the U.S. Open in 1972 and was part of the No. 2-ranked men’s doubles in the USA in 1972. At the time of his retirement, McKinley was ranked No. 50 in singles on the ATP Tour. McKinley resides in College Station with his wife of 36 years, Elaine. They are the proud parents of four grown children — Sean, Shannon, Seth and Stephanie.

Kevin O’Shea d i r e c t o r o f t e n n i s o p e r at i o n s t h i r d y e a r • s t. e d w a r d ’ s ’ 9 6

’Shea oversees summer camps and the construction

of the indoor tennis facility on campus. He is also responsible

focus on and he will ensure our facility remains the premier tennis facility in the country.” Texas A&M’s indoor tennis facility is projected to begin construction in the near future. A&M will play host to the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships in 2009. “Kevin is a valuable asset to A&M with his extensive background and experience working for the USTA Texas Section,” Texas A&M head women’s tennis coach Bobby Kleinecke said. “His knowl-

edge of the sport and his network of people in the tennis industry will aid in the continued growth of Texas A&M Tennis for years to come.” Prior to his appointment at A&M, O’Shea spent the last nine and a half years with the USTA in Austin, Texas. He most recently served as director of competitive tennis in which he helped total participation in the state grow from 88,779 to 119,057. Under his direction, the number of tournaments also increased from 150 to 300.

for the day-to-day operations for both programs including fund-

The O’Shea Family:

raising, travel, purchasing, public

(l-r top) Kevin and Lisa (bottom) Paxton, Desmond and Sullivan.

relations and programming for future events to be held at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center.

“

evin is very talented and has worked extensively with the USTA,” Texas A&M head men’s tennis coach Steve Denton said. “He brings a vast knowledge about the tennis industry to our program and we are fortunate to have a person of his caliber on our staff. He is a real people person and will help us tremendously when our indoor facility is completed. His presence will make our job easier as coaches to focus on the things we need to

He first joined the USTA Texas Section as the multicultural participation and national junior tennis league coordinator in 1997. O’Shea was later promoted to USA Team tennis coordinator from 1998-2002, where he grew team tennis participation from 7,400 players to over 20,000. “Kevin’s focus, dedication, advice, innovative ideas and perseverance have made a difference in the tennis landscape of Texas,” said Ken McAllister, executive director of the USTA Texas Section. O’Shea is a certified USTA High Performance Coach and a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Certified Professional 1 Coach. He was named Capital Area Tennis Association (CATA) and Austin Chronicle Junior Coach of the Year in 1996. O’Shea was also selected as an AAU Junior Olympics Gold Medal Coach in 1995. A former student-athlete, O’Shea was a fouryear men’s tennis standout at St. Edward’s University in Austin. There, he was a two-time Heart of Texas Academic All-Conference selection and Dean’s List student. O’Shea graduated from his alma mater in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He and his wife, Lisa, are the proud parents of three sons, Sullivan (9), Desmond (7) and Paxton (3).

Monty Gibson

Danny Kniffin

strength & conditioning coach ninth year a n g e l o s tat e ’93

ATHLETIC TRAINER 20 t h y e a r TEXAS ’85

anny Kniffin enters his 20th

season as Texas A&M’s reha-

onty Gibson is in his ninth

bilitation coordinator and athletic

year as a member of the

Texas A&M strength and conditioning staff, having been promoted to assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2003.

n addition to working with the women’s tennis team, Gibson is responsible for the strength and conditioning program for the men’s tennis team and serves as the camp director of the Texas A&M Summer Strength and Conditioning Camp. He also has worked with the men’s and women’s track and field teams and assisted with football. Gibson served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach from 2002-03 after serving as a volunteer strength and conditioning coach from 2000-02. Prior to joining the A&M staff, Gibson was an elementary physical education teacher

at Crockett Elementary in Bryan, Texas, from 2000-02. He served as the athletic coordinator at Stephen F. Austin Middle School in Bryan from 1999-2000, where he coached football, basketball and track and supervised off-season training. From 1994-99, Gibson worked for the Ft. Stockton ISD, where he was a varsity football defensive line coach, a head swimming and diving coach, an assistant track coach and a freshman football coach. Gibson is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and also is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association. A graduate of Angelo State University with a bachelor of science degree in biology and life-earth sciences in 1993, Gibson earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Texas A&M in 2003. Gibson and his wife, Leah, have three sons: Garrison (13), Chase (9) and Kyle (7).

trainer for the men’s tennis team. Kniffin plays a significant role in helping to keep Aggie athletes healthy and getting them back into competition.

niffin earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Texas in 1985 and a master’s degree in health education in 1987.

He served as a student trainer for the Longhorns from 1981-85. A nationally-certified and state licensed athletic trainer, Kniffin worked at a physical therapy clinic in Austin from 1985-88. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Southwest Athletic Trainers Association and Brazos Valley Athletics Trainers Society. In addition to working with the athletic department, Kniffin teaches “Athletic Injuries” and “Advanced Athletic Injuries” in the department of health and kinesiology department. A 1979 graduate of Killeen High School, Kniffin is married to the former Pam Siptak (A&M Class of ’88) of Navasota. The couple has two daughters, Abbey (14) and Sydney (10).

Moses Vakalahi scholastic supervisor second year T e x a s a & m ’06

Dr. John Thornton

Mona Osborne

Kevin Hurley

Senior Associate AD For Student Development

Associate Athletic Director/ Student-Athlete Services

Associate Athletic Director For Internal Operations

Ingrid Villar-Woods

Dr. J. P. Bramhall

Associate Athletic Director for Academics

Director of Sports Medicine

Dr. Richard Smith

oses Vakalahi is in his second year with the Texas A & M

athletic department’s Center for Academic Services. After serving as an athletic assistant, he now serves as the academic center coordinator and scholastic supervisor for the women’s soccer team and men’s and women’s tennis teams.

efore receiving his bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing in 2006 from Texas A&M University, Vakalahi took a few years off to serve a full-time LDS humanitarian

aid church mission in Zimbabwe, Africa. Prior to his mission, Vakalahi was an offensive lineman for the Aggies from 1997-00 under former football coach R.C. Slocum and was a member of the memorable 1998 Big 12 Championship Team. He is a member of the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics. Born Nov. 8, 1978 in San Mateo, Calif., Vakalahi graduated from Euless Trinity High School where he earned All-American and all-state honors in football and track & field. native of the “friendly islands” of Tonga, he is married to the former Mata Tukuafu, who was an all-conference basketball player at Weber State University. The couple has two children, Moses (3) and Meleya (2).

Patrick Horne

Chris Bayer

Volunteer Assistant Coach

Team Manager

Robbie Wareham Student Athletic Trainer

Amy Bragg

Matt Kee

Director of Performance Nutrition

Physical Therapist

Marlene Navor

Kristen Merrifield

Assistant Media Relations Director

Media Relations Student Assistant

Team Physician

Glen Johnson Chief Photographer

Dr. Elsa A. Murano UNIVERSITY P RESIDENT

r. Elsa A. Murano is the 23rd President of Texas A&M Uni-

versity. Taking office on Jan. 3, 2008, at age 48, she is the first woman and first Hispanic-American to lead the oldest public institution

r. Murano worked her way up the academic ranksteaching and research-and into administration from an unconventional beginning. At the age of 2, one of the largest teaching and reher family departed from Havana, Cuba, when Fidel Castro came into power. After living in several Latin search universities in the nation. American countries, she and her family settled in Miami when she was 14 years old. At that time, she only knew Spanish, a language in which she is still fluent, but At h l e t i c C o u n c i l Board of Regents quickly mastered English and Bill Jones, Chairman. ........................... Austin Tom Adair �� Physics launched an educational caFaculty Representative to the NCAA John D. White, Vice-Chairman............Houston reer that carried her through and Big 12 Conference Ida Clement Steen . ....................San Antonio the doctoral ranks. Thomas E. Wehrly ��Statistics “Someday in the fuMorris E. Foster................................Houston Richard L. Carlson ��Geology & Geosciences ture, if I write a book, it will Lupe Fraga........................................ Houston Anne McGowan ��Accounting be called Only in America, Dr. Richard Box................................... Austin because this great country Elena Castell-Perez ��Biological and Erle Nye............................................... Dallas Agricultural Engineering has provided me so many Gene Stallings............................... Powderly opportunities, including the Robert Strawser ��Accounting James P. Wilson............................ Sugar Land great honor of serving as Christine Townsend ��Recreation, Park President of Texas A&M UniAnthony Cullins...................... Student Regent and Tourism Sciences versity,” she is often quoted List as of June 19, 2008 List as of January 14, 2009 as saying.

of higher learning in Texas — now

Her association with the university dates back to 1995, when she joined the Texas A&M faculty as an Associate Professor in the Department of Animal Science and Associate Director of the Center for Food Safety within the Institute for Food Science and Engineering. Dr. Murano was named Director of the Center in 1997 and served in that position until 2001. Also, she rose to the rank of Professor and was named holder of the Sadie Hatfield Professorship in Agriculture. Dr. Murano interrupted her Texas A&M service in 2001 when President George W. Bush asked her to serve as Under Secretary for Food Safety for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making her the highestranking food safety official in the U.S. government. In leading the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service,

she was responsible for an agency with a budget of approximately $1 billion and about 10,000 employees, with the mission of working to improve public health through the application of science in policy decisions. She returned to Aggieland in January 2005 as Vice Chancellor and Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences, joint positions in which she served until being appointed President of Texas A&M. As Vice Chancellor and former Director of Texas AgriLife Research (formerly the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station), she led a transformation of agricultural programs and four state agencies within The Texas A&M University System to the benefit of students, peers and the agricultural community represented in 254 counties across Texas. While serving as Dean, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences experienced significant growth in enrollment and enhancement of its teaching, research and service endeavors. In conjunction with her deanship, Dr. Murano chaired a blue-ribbon task force to study ways for enhancing the undergraduate experience at the University, which has ultimately become known as “The Murano Report.” A noted expert on food safety, Dr. Murano was principal investigator or co-principal investigator in research projects totaling more than $8.7 million during her professorial career, initially at Iowa State University and continuing at Texas A&M. She has been widely published, as author or co-author of seven books, book chapters or monographs, and scores of scholarly papers, abstracts and related materials. Dr. Murano began her professorial career in 1990 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Preventative Medicine at Iowa State, the position she held prior to joining the Texas A&M faculty. She received a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from Florida International University, and earned both a master’s degree in anaerobic microbiology and a doctorate in food science and technology from Virginia Tech. She is married to Dr. Peter S. Murano, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Food Science and Director of Texas A&M’s Institute for Obesity Research and Program Development.

Bill Byrne d i r e c t o r o f at h l e t i c s

ill Byrne is in his sixth year of Building Champions as Dir-

ector of Athletics at Texas A&M University.

ith more than 25 years experience as a Division I athletic director, Byrne has impressive credentials and a track record for producing champions on and off the field. Since arriving in Aggieland in December of 2002, the Aggies have won 23 Big 12 Conference Championships in 10 different sports and captured four team national championships in equestrian. The 23 championships won by the Aggies from January 2003 through the end of the 2008 season rank second in the league. In fact, no Big 12 member school surpassed the 15 conference championships won by the Aggies during the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons combined. In the prestigious Director’s Cup all-sport rankings, Byrne has guided A&M to its three highest finishes in school history. The Aggies best finish was 12th in 2007-08. Under Byrne’s leadership, the department has made significant upgrades in facilities and increased revenue opportunities, while remaining focused on winning on the playing field and in the classroom. Byrne manages an athletic budget in excess of $70 million for the 2008-09 year. During his tenure at A&M, he has overseen the construction or renovation of approximately $60 million in athletic facilities. Byrne teamed with the 12th Man Foundation, the institution’s primary fundraising organization for athletics, to develop a comprehensive master plan for A&M’s athletic facilities. Together, they secured several major gifts for the second phase of A&M’s Championship Vision Capital Campaign.

Citing the need for an indoor football facility and an indoor track and field stadium, Byrne ensured the multi-purpose $36 million McFerrin Athletic Center became a reality in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The complex boasts two full sized football fields, a stateof-the-art hydraulic track capable of hosting national championships, a Magic Carpet system, and seating for 5,000 spectators. At the same time, Byrne recognized the need for a basketball practice facility which would allow the basketball teams to each have their own practice courts, locker rooms, a weight room, an athletic training room, and offices under the same roof. In the fall of 2008, the $23 million Cox-McFerrin Center for Aggie Basketball opened its doors as part of an expansion to Reed Arena. Known as one of the most innovative and influential leaders in terms of marketing, Byrne has made an impressive impact in marketing Aggie Athletics. In

Byrne’s Road to Aggieland 2002-pres......Texas A&M (athletic director) 1992-2002.....Nebraska (athletic director) 1984-92.........Oregon (athletic director) 1983-84.........Oregon (associate athletic director) 1980-82.........San Diego State (assistant athletic director) 1976-79.........New Mexico (executive director of Lobo Club) 1971-76.........Idaho State (director of alumni relations)

January of 2006, A&M awarded the school’s athletic multimedia marketing rights for 10 years to a joint venture of Learfield Communications, ISP Sports, and FSN Southwest – known collectively as Texas A&M Sports Properties. The agreement is one of the top multimedia rights contracts in the country and provides significant income for A&M athletics throughout the length of the agreement. The forward-thinking Byrne tabbed the guaranteed revenue from the Learfield agreement to finance the department’s ambitious video screen and ribbon board expansion project which included Kyle Field, Reed Arena, and a portable video screen mounted on a 53-foot 18-wheeler. He also expanded the department’s nationally recognized television production operation, 12th Man Productions. Success on the field, coupled with a focus on the school’s in-game marketing, helped boost attendance across the board resulting in increased season ticket revenue. Under Byrne’s leadership, season ticket sales in football have increased 13 percent since 2003. Season ticket sales for men’s and women’s basketball have more than doubled since 2003 – men’s basketball has grown by 107 percent and women’s basketball by an impressive 199 percent. Increased attendance at home contests has also been aided by the creation of a fan rewards program for frequent attendance. The 12th Man Team Rewards Program is a fan-loyalty program which allows A&M’s Athletic Department to thank their most dedicated fans’ continued support and attendance at the school’s home athletic events. Upon its inception six years ago, attendance records at A&M were immediately shattered. To date, each sport offered at A&M has set at least one new school attendance record. While at A&M, Byrne has hired nine head coaches in eight sports. Eight of his hires have achieved postseason competition within their first two seasons. Student-athletes at A&M have continued to excel in the classroom during Byrne’s tenure. In

the 2007 spring commencement ceremonies, a record number of 116 student-athletes earned their degrees. Academics continues to be a priority within the Athletic Department. In the 2007 calendar year, 225 student-athletes completed their degrees and another 240 earned diplomas in 2008. Byrne came to A&M after serving as the Athletic Director at the University of Nebraska from 1992-2002. Under his watch, the Cornhuskers won an impressive 83 Big 12 and Big Eight Conference championships. Byrne’s 48 Big 12 titles ranked second in the league during his tenure at Nebraska. The Huskers also won 10 national championships, including three in football and two in women’s volleyball. Together, Byrne’s teams compiled an extremely impressive string of nine straight top 25 finishes in the Director’s Cup Division I-A standings. Nine of the 15 head coaches hired by Byrne reached NCAA postseason play during their first three years. At the same time, Byrne succeeded in putting the Huskers’ finances in the black while increasing the annual athletic budget threefold. A noted fundraiser, he led a $36 million football improvement project for Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium. He also completed an agreement to share a $30 million baseball and softball complex with the city of Lincoln. In total, he oversaw numerous facility upgrades valued at more than $100 million. In 1993, the innovative Byrne added big screens to Memorial Stadium, the first college stadium to undertake such a project. HuskerVision quickly became the model for all collegiate programs for big screen and in-house television production. A primary tool to promote and market all of the Nebraska athletic programs, HuskerVision generated significant sponsorship revenue for the department as well as improving fan enjoyment and atmosphere at games. Meanwhile, Husker student-athletes excelled in the classroom, and 109 were named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans.

In 1996, the Big Eight and Southwest Conferences combined forces to form the Big 12. Byrne played a pivotal role in the formation of what has become one of the nation’s powerhouse conferences. Byrne’s first role as athletic director was at the University of Oregon from 1984-1992. Byrne arrived in Eugene, Oregon in late 1982, where he served 18 months as an associate athletic director, before being appointed one of the youngest athletic directors in the country in May of 1984. Under his watch, the Ducks captured 16 Pac 10 Conference championships and four national championships in track and field and cross country.

It was at Oregon where Byrne first earned the reputation for outstanding hiring practices. He also made major changes to the landscape of Oregon’s athletic facilities and earned the nickname “Bill the Builder.” Byrne established a full-time marketing and promotions operation which formed the Oregon Sports Network for statewide, in-house production of Ducks games on television and radio. He also spearheaded the formation of Oregon’s first Hall of Champions and Hall of Fame, which was later dedicated in his honor. Byrne began his collegiate career as the director of alumni relations at his alma mater Idaho State and

Milton Overton

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ilton Overton is in his seventh year at Texas A&M and his sixth

year as an associate athletic director.

n addition to managing all technologicaI aspects of the athletic department, Overton also serves as the athletic administrator responsible for overseeing the women’s and men’s tennis, softball, and soccer programs. He also manages the athletic department’s computerized mail and inventory systems. Overton, who came to A&M in May 2002, served as the assistant athletic director for academics and associate director for the Center for Athletic Academic Services prior to his promotion to his current position in September 2003.

National Athletic Fundraisers Association Fundraiser of the Year in 1985. Byrne is a 1967 graduate of Idaho State University, where he also served as student body president. He earned an MBA in 1971. Byrne’s wife of more than 40 years is Dr. Marilyn Kent Byrne, who has expertise in leadership development, team building, and executive coaching. The Byrnes have two sons – Bill III and Greg. Bill is a vice president of Visa USA in San Francisco, and Greg is the director of athletics at Mississippi State University. Greg and his wife Regina live in Starkville, Miss., with their sons Nicholas and Davis.

the 12th man foundation

a s s o c i at e at h l e t i c direc tor

then served as executive director of the New Mexico Lobo Club from 1976-79. He was the assistant athletic director for external operations at San Diego State from 1980-82. Throughout his career, Byrne has been recognized with the highest awards an athletics administrator can receive. Among his many accolades, honors include the U.S. Sports Academy 2007 Carl Maddox Sports Management Award; the 2002 winner of the National Football Foundation John L. Toner Award; the 1999 Central Region National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Director of the Year; president of NACDA in 1991-92; and the

Overton earned master’s degrees in both human relations and education and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Oklahoma, where he also was a four-year starting offensive lineman for the Sooner football team from 1991-1995. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education/ administration from Oklahoma. A native of Fort Worth, Overton and his wife, Eunice, have two sons, Micaiah Alexander (7) and Lebbeus Thomas (3).

n 1922, E. King Gill exchanged his street clothes for a uniform to help found one of the most extraordinary traditions in college athletics – Texas A&M’s 12th Man. More than 80 years later, the organization that proudly bears the name of this storied tradition continues to stand tall in its support of all of Texas A&M’s athletic programs. The 12th Man Foundation is the sole fundraising organization for Texas A&M athletics, which are completely self-supporting and cannot receive state funds or public tax dollars. The 12th Man Foundation provides the funds for athletic scholarships A&M offers in 21 men’s and women’s sports. The Foundation also raises money for athletic facilities, academic tutoring for student-athletes and more. If you believe athletics are important at Texas A&M, it’s important for you to be a part of the 12th Man Foundation, which has become one of the most successful and well-respected fundraising organizations in all of college athletics. Donations over the last five decades have helped to propel A&M’s athletic programs from a regional existence into national prominence. And the 12th Man Foundation is committed to helping Texas A&M reach an elite status among the country’s college athletic programs. To do that, the continued growth of the 12th Man Foundation is essential. In the 1990s, the 12th Man Foundation’s donor base grew from 5,000 at the beginning of the decade to more than 23,000 by the end. And with Texas A&M now sporting one of the nation’s largest enrollments, the future has never been brighter for Texas A&M’s athletic department and the 12th Man Foundation. The number of former students and prospective donors to the Foundation is growing at a rate never before imaginable. In today’s highly competitive environment, it takes tremendous revenues to produce a top-flight athletic department. For as little as $150 annually, you can join fellow 12th Man donors to become the foundation of Texas A&M’s athletic success. The 12th Man Foundation also offers its donors a variety of benefits, including priority ticket options for football and basketball games, one of the finest sports magazines in the country, 12th Man Magazine, road-game travel arrangements, sports e-mail updates, bowl activities and more. Just as E. King Gill, the original 12th Man, once came out of the stands to stand ready to help his team, our fans can still help our performances on the field by supporting the 12th Man Foundation. You won’t be asked to sweat it out on the fields or courts, but your tax-deductible financial support will propel the Aggies to greater heights.

Funding Scholarships, Programs and Facilities in Support of Championship Athletics

2008-09 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jack Little ’60 Chair

Jim Wilson .’81 Chair Elect

Randy Cain ’82 Past Chair

Miles Marks ’79 President Ex-Officio Board Member

Bill Byrne Director of Athletics Ex-Officio Board Member

Neal Adams ’68 Board Member

Fred Caldwell ’82 Board Member

Bob McClaren Board Member

Jerry McFarland ’64 Board Member

Artie McFerrin ’65 Board Member

George Nelson ’64 Board Member

Britt Rice Board Member

Rick Rickman ’70 Board Member

Daniel Sparks ’89 Board Member

Scott Taylor ’69 Board Member

Jeff Toole ’80 Board Member

NCAA Compliance DEAR PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETE

c o mp l i a n c e s t a ff

s a prospective student-athlete, you may have the athletic ability to play at the Division I level. If so, you may be exposed to a large amount of recruitment from various universities across the nation. Throughout the recruitment process, coaches may reference various NCAA rules and regulations. The rules are designed for various reasons, but the two primary reasons are to ease the pressures on the prospective student-athlete and to level the playing field from one university to another. During the recruiting process you may have some of the following questions: When and how often may I visit a university’s campus? How many times may a coach observe me in practice or a competition? When, where and how often may a coach telephone me? What academic credentials do I need to be eligible to play collegiate sports? All of these answers and more may be obtained from Texas A&M University or the NCAA by requesting the NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. This guide may be provided to a prospective student-athlete at any time. The guide will discuss issues related to Division I, II and III, academic eligibility, financial aid, recruitment and many more. To receive the guide, simply request it from the Texas A&M coach who is recruiting you or call the NCAA Hotline at 1-800-638-3731 or go online at www.ncaa.org. Select the Academics and Athletes link, and then select the Eligibility and Recruiting link and then click on the Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. Violations of NCAA rules during your recruitment may jeopardize your collegiate eligibility; therefore, you and your parents need to learn as much as possible about the recruitment process.

(from left) Matt Callaway Administrative Assistant Brad Barnes Education Coordinator Susan Tatum Monitoring Coordinator David Batson Director of Compliance

BEST O F LUC K TO YOU AND DON ’ T F ORGET, GIG ’ E M AGGIES

Texas A & M University Intercollegiate Athletic Compliance Office

NCAA FYI For Prospective Student-Athletes When do you become a prospective student-athlete?

When you start classes for the 9th grade. Before the 9th grade, you become a prospective student-athlete if the university provides you (or your relatives or friends) any financial aid or other benefits that the university does not provide to prospective students generally.

When do you become a recruited prospective student-athlete?

There are four ways:

1. A university provides you with an official (i.e., expense-paid) visit;

2. A university coach or booster* has an in-person, off-campus encounter with you or your parent(s) or legal guardian;

3. A university coach telephones you, your family or guardian for the purpose of recruitment on  more than one  occasion; or

Does the NCAA require you to achieve certain academic minimum standards to be initially eligible?

Yes, it does. To be immediately eligible at a Division I university, you must be a qualifier. To be a qualifier means that you graduated from high school with at least 16 core courses

Bound Student at www.ncaa.org or by calling the NCAA at 1-800-638-3731.

When may you telephone a university coach or visit a university campus at your own expense?

Does the NCAA require you to have your amateur status certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse?

For students initially enrolling on or after Aug. 1, 2008, yes, the NCAA will require you to have your amateur status certified.

Would you violate NCAA amateur rules if you enter into an agreement with an agent or a person who calls him/herself something other than an agent (e.g., advisor) who is marketing your athletic ability?

4. A university issues you a National Letter of Intent or written offer of athletically related financial aid.

*NOTE: At the Division I level, a representative of athletic interests (booster) may not solicit your enrollment in any manner (e.g., no phone calls, letters or in-person encounters).

(i.e., college preparatory courses that your high school will maintain on a form called a 48-H), and a minimum GPA in those core courses as well as a corresponding ACT or SAT score on a national testing date. You must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse to learn if you are a qualifier. You will find information on the Clearinghouse if you visit the internet website described above.

Yes, you would. It’s not permissible for a student-athlete to agree (orally or in writing) to be represented by or take benefits from an agent without jeopardizing NCAA eligibility. Please note that it does not matter what this person calls him/ herself; if he or she is marketing your athletic ability, he or she is an agent.

When may university coaches begin corresponding (including text messaging) with you? Telephoning you? Personally contacting you? Provide you with an official visit to the university?

The answers to these questions vary from sport to sport, but you may find them all in the NCAA’s Guide for the College

Unless the university staffer or booster is a member of your family or has a “pre-existing relationship” (call us to find out what this means) with you or your family, no, you may not accept such benefits. NCAA member institutions have decided that prospective student-athletes should be able to choose the university they attend without being influenced by gifts or other perks given by a university or its boosters. You (or your family) may not receive any benefit, inducement or arrangement such as cash, clothing, cars, improper expenses, transportation, gifts or loans to encourage you to sign a National Letter of Intent or to attend an NCAA school.

May a booster contact you, telephone you or write you?

You may telephone a university coach at your own expense or visit a university at your own expense (i.e., unofficial visit) at any age and as often as you choose.

May you and your family accept benefits from a university or its boosters?

May you ask Texas A&M former students about Texas A&M athletics? About non-athletic aspects of Texas A&M?

Unless the university staffer or booster is a member of your family, no, athletic representatives (boosters) may not contact, telephone you or write you for the purpose of recruiting.

You should not ask Texas A&M former students about Texas A&M athletics because NCAA rules prohibit former students or A&M boosters from discussing Texas A&M athletics with you or your parents/relatives. However, if you telephone or write former students about non-athletics aspects of Texas A&M (e.g., the business college), they may answer your questions.

May you attend an A&M Club luncheon or meeting?

Yes, but only under certain conditions. If the luncheon/meeting is open to the general public, you may attend. Furthermore, you must pay for your own meal and transportation unless the A&M Club provides complimentary meals and transportation to all other guests on a basis unrelated to athletics (e.g., all high school seniors from the local community). An A&M Club may even invite you to attend a function, but the invitation may not be limited only to athletes; the invitation must be made available for non-athletic reasons (e.g., senior night, incoming A&M freshmen night, etc.) and must be sent in the same manner as for all other participating students. This same restriction will continue to apply after you sign a National Letter of Intent with Texas A&M. A Texas A&M signee must be treated the same as any other high school student. For example, you or any other prospects in attendance may not be singled out to be introduced, as this would be a violation of NCAA publicity legislation related to prospects.

2008 aggie notebook POLLOCK / KRAJICEK REACH NCAA SEMIS

DAVID KENT COURTYARD

he David Kent Courtyard at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center was unveiled during

a dedication ceremony on April 25, 2008 . Kent enjoyed a successful coaching career

he Aggies’ doubles tandem of Conor Pollock and Austin Krajicek advanced further than any other pair in school history when they reached the semifinals of the

in Aggieland from 1979-96 and remains the all-time winningest coach in school history

NCAA Championships in 2008. Pollock and Krajicek knocked off Omar Altmann and

as he posted an impressive 316-161 record at Texas A&M in 18 seasons. He coached 21

Andre Begemann of Pepperdine (6-4, 3-6, 6-3), top-seeded Somdev Devvarman and

Southwest Conference individual champions, 18 NCAA qualifiers, three All-Americans

Treat Huey of Virginia (6-3, 6-4) and Drew Eberly and Justin

and a SWC Championship team in 1994. Kent garnered SWC

Kronauge of Ohio State before falling to Mississippi’s duo

and Southwest Region Coach of the Year honors in 1994. His

of Jonas Berg and Erling Tveit, 6-4, 6-4. The run by the firstyear doubles tandem earned them All-America status, and they finished No. 9 in the final 2008 ITA rankings.

DENTON INDUCTED INTO ITA HALL OF FAME

exas A&M head tennis coach Steve Denton joined assistant coach Bob McKinley as a member the ITA Hall of

Fame when he was one of six former standout collegiate inducted on May 21, 2008 at the NCAA Championships in Tulsa, Okla. Joining Denton, a former All-American

2008 SEASON IN REVIEW

at Texas from 1976-79, were Jim Pugh of UCLA, Donald Johnson of North Carolina, Patrick McEnroe of Stanford, Robbie Weiss of Pepperdine, Chris Woodruff of Tennessee and David DiLucia of Notre Dame. Also being inducted were Coach Jerry Noyce of Minnesota and Tom Jacobs

2008 TEXAS A &M PLAYER HONORS

1985 squad and 1994 squad, tabbed as the “Wonder Team” reached the NCAA Team Championships and Sweet 16. “Coach Kent has been a longtime ambassador for Texas A&M

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Tennis,” said current Texas A&M men’s tennis coach Steve

Matt Bain.............................................First Team Conor Pollock......................................First Team

Denton who played against Kent’s Aggies as an All-American at rival Texas. “This is such a great tribute to a coach that

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many of us have admired in the tennis world. Coach Kent

Conor Pollock......................................Singles Austin Krajicek.....................................Singles Pollock / Krajicek.................................Doubles

loves A&M and continues to come out to support us. I know he is very excited to have his name associated with the facility for years to come. He has made such a major contribution to the success of A&M Tennis and we are forever grateful.”

B ig 1 2 C o - N ewcomer of the Y ear Austin Krajicek

AGGIES IN THE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

B ig 1 2 C o - R ookie of the Y ear

Austin Krajicek

exas A&M has now made 16 all-time appearances in the

for his contributions while at the NCAA. “It’s definitely

NCAA Team Championships including the last 15 seasons

an honor to be inducted into the College Tennis Hall of Fame,” Denton said. “Just

and in 1985. The Aggies have advanced to the Round of 16 on eight occasions (1985,

to have your name considered is an accomplishment. I think it’s a team effort and

1994, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005) and to the Elite Eight once in 2001. They

a lot of the credit goes to my collegiate teammates, my coaches and family. They

are 23-16 all-time in postseason play and have advanced past the first round 13 times.

gave me the opportunity to be successful. My name was chosen, but many people

BRAINS AND BRAWN

played a major role in the success I’ve had as a player and coach.” McKinley was inducted as a player and coach in 2003 for his accomplishments at Trinity University.

or the second-straight year, the Texas A&M men’s tennis team earned the Highest Team GPA Award for the spring 2007 semester along with the women’s golf

team. In addition, the Aggies had two players selected to the Academic All-Big 12

First Team including senior Matt Bain who is among 106 student-athlete graduates during the University’s May Commencement ceremonies. Bain completed coursework toward degrees in marketing and finance from the prestigious Mays Business School at A&M.

PLAYING THE NATION’S BEST

ll but five opponents on the Aggies’ 2008 schedule made the NCAA field of 64

including five of the top 16 seeds in the tournament in seventh-seeded Texas,

ninth-seeded Baylor, 11th-seeded Tulsa, 13th-seeded Pepperdine and 14th-seeded Florida State. Ten of the A&M’s 11 losses of the season were against opponents ranked in the top 25. With one of the nation’s strongest schedules, the Aggies had quality wins over NCAA participants Boise State, Washington, Duke, TCU, Wake Forest, Indiana and Texas Tech.

HOME COURT ADVANTAGE

he George P. Mitchell Tennis Center at Texas A&M has become one of the toughest venues in the nation as the Aggies boast a 123-29 (.809) home record since 1999.

Providing one of the top atmospheres in all of college tennis are the fans at Texas A&M. During 13 home dates last season, the Aggies attracted 6,781 fans for matches with an average of 522 fans per match. The Mitchell Tennis Center played host to the 2008 Big

12 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships and is the site of the 2009 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships.

2 0 0 8 TE X A S A & M T E A M R E S U L T S Overall: 13-12 Big 12: 2-4 Home: 10-3 Away: 2-8 Neutral: 1-1 Indoors: 3-2

DATE

OPPONENT

W-L

january 25 CLEMSON 27 BOISE STATE february 3 8 10 23 29

Score Record

SINGLES

Big 12

Doubles 2

A&M/OPP ITA RANK

ATTEND.

W W

6-1 4-3

1- 0 2- 0

0-0 0-0

W W

W L

W W

W L

W W

L L

25/30 25/22

207 630

WASHINGTON vs. Texas at Tulsa at LSU at Duke

W L L L W

5-2 0-4 2-5 2-5 4-3

3- 0 3- 1 3- 2 3- 3 4- 3

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

W L W L W

W W L — L L W L W L

W — W W W

L L L L L

L — L L L

W — W W W

L L L L W

W L L L W

22/37 22/ 7 22/25 25/18 25/10

498 — — — —

2 6 8 11 12 15 20 23 * 28 * 30 *

at Florida State OLD DOMINION TCU WAKE FOREST INDIANA at Pepperdine LOUISVILLE at Texas Tech OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA STATE

L W W W W L W L W L

1-6 4-0 4-3 4-3 5-2 2-5 5-2 3-4 4-3 3-4

4- 4 5- 4 6- 4 7- 4 8- 4 8- 5 9- 5 9- 6 10- 6 10- 7

0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-1 1-1 1-2

L W W W W L W W L L

L W L L W L W L W W

L W W W W W W W W W

W — L W W L W L L W

L — W W W L W W W L

L — W L L L L L W L

L W L L L L L W L L

W W W L W W W L W W

L L L L L W L L L L

25/16 19/63 19/29 20/22 20/38 20/31 19/39 19/21 21/61 21/23

— 419 552 356 401 — 370 — 766 517

april

2 * 9 11 * 19 * 25 ! 26 !

BAYLOR at Rice at Nebraska at Texas vs. Texas Tech vs. Texas

L L W L W L

1-6 3-4 5-2 3-4 4-3 0-4

10- 8 10- 9 11- 9 11-10 12-10 12-11

1-3 1-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4

L L L W L —

L L L L L L

L W W L W —

L L W W W L

L W W L W —

L L W L W L

W W W W L —

W W W W W L

W L W L L L

20/15 21/24 21/NR 23/ 7 27/16 27/ 6

789 — — — 646 630

W L

4-1 2-4

13-11 13-12

2-4 2-4

W W

W L

— W

— —

W L

L L

W —

— L

W L

25/40 25/10

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10 $ vs. SMU 11 $ at Baylor

* Big 12 Conference Match ! Big 12 Championship (College Station, Texas) $ NCAA First and Second Rounds (Waco, Texas)

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Home Matches in BOLD CAPS and played at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center

TE X A S A & M I N T H E I T A R A N K I N G S RANKING

SINGLES

DOUBLES

Final (Spring 2007)

(#58) Jerry Makowski, (#63) Conor Pollock

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Preseason (Individual Only)

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(#34) Jerry Makowski, (#37) Conor Pollock

(#57) Mike Beatty-Matt Bain

Spring 1 (Jan. 8)

( 23) Conor Pollock, ( 90) Chris Chirico

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Spring #2 (Team Only - Jan. 29)

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Spring #3 (Team Only - Feb. 5)

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Spring 4 (Feb. 20)

( 27) Conor Pollock

(#22) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek

Spring 5 (Feb. 26)

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Spring #6 (March 4)

(#31) Conor Pollock

(#40) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek

Spring #7 (March 11)

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Spring 8 (March 18)

( 23) Conor Pollock

(#41) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek

Spring 9 (March 25)

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Spring #10 (April 1)

(#15) Conor Pollock, (#T90) Wil Spencer

(#48) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek

Spring #11 (April 8)

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TEAM (ITA)

Spring 12 (April 13) 23 ( 28) Conor Pollock

(#22) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek, (#T55) Austin Krajicek-Wil Spencer

Spring #13 (April 22) 27 (#21) Conor Pollock

(#15) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek (#55) Austin Krajicek-Wil Spencer

Spring #14 (April 28) 25 (#25) Conor Pollock

(#20) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek (#58) Austin Krajicek-Wil Spencer

Final (Spring 2008)

(#9) Conor Pollock-Austin Krajicek

(#25) Conor Pollock

2008 SEASON IN REVIEW

march

2 0 0 8 TE X A S A & M mat c h R E S U LT S Singles Player

Overall

Dual

Tourn.

20-16

12-10

8- 6

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10- 7

2- 3

3-3

Mike Beatty 0-2 0- 2

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0- 2

—

10-12

7- 5

—

3-3

Kayvon Karimi 7-17 2-11

5- 6

—

2-11

2-4

16- 7

—

3-6

8-1 3-0 2- 0

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4-2

Jerry Makowski 5-10 2- 3

3- 7

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1-1

1-2

—

14-10

8- 5

14-10

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2-4

Stephen Shields 1- 1 1- 1

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1- 1

—

13-11

—

6-8

7-3

—

2-4

—

4- 7

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70-67 .517

35-36 .493

14-10 .583

10-15 .400

16-6 .727

13-8 .619

12-11 .522

5-17 .227

Matt Bain Senior • 3L • Georgetown, Texas

Big 12

Streak

(St. Stephen’s Episcopal School) Senior • 1L • Cincinnati, Ohio (Texas Tech University HS/Arizona State)

Chris Chirico

17-17

10-8 0- 4

Sophomore • TR • Philadelphia, Pa. (Saint Joseph’s University)

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Freshman • HS • Dallas, Texas (Texas Tech University HS)

Austin Krajicek

16- 7

Freshman • HS • Brandon, Fla. (Laurel Springs School)NTA Senior • 3L • Bradenton, Fla. (Foundation Academy)

Conor Pollock

22-15

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Junior • 2L • San Antonio, Texas (MacArthur HS) Sophomore • 1L • Austin, Texas (Westlake HS)

Wil Spencer

13-11

Freshman • HS • Ponce de Leon, Fla. (Florida Virtual School)NTA

Brad Williams 4- 7 Sophomore • 1L • Cape Town, South Africa (Intec)

TOTALS Pct.

105-103 .504

16-20 .444

Doubles Team

Overall

Dual

Tourn.

Big 12

Streak

Krajicek-Pollock

13- 2

10- 1

3- 1

10-1

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3-0

Chirico-Pollock

13- 6

8- 3

5- 3 0-2

Beatty-Spencer

5- 2

Krajicek-Spencer

5- 6

Bain-Williams

3- 2

Bain-Chirico

3- 5

Karimi-Makowski

1- 1

Bain-Karimi Bain-Beatty

8-1

—

2-1

—

5-2

—

3-0

5- 6

—

3-6

2-0

—

1-2

—

3- 2

—

3- 5

—

3- 5

2-1

—

1- 1

—

1- 3

—

1- 3

—

1- 5

—

1- 5

0-3

Bain-Spencer

1- 3

—

1- 3

—

Chirico-Makowski

0- 1

—

0- 1

—

Karimi-Williams

0- 1

—

0- 1

—

Beatty-Karimi

0- 1

—

0- 1

—

Chirico-Spencer

0- 2

—

0-2

—

Beatty-Chirico

0- 4

—

0-4

—

0- 4

0- 2

—

0- 2

—

46-48 34-37 .489 .479

12-11 .522

13-9 .591

15-9 .625

6-19 .240

11-7 .611

Bain-Makowski TOTALS Pct.

OVERALL DOUBLES – Conor Pollock (26-8), Austin Krajicek (18-8), Chris Chirico (16-18), Wil Spencer (11-13), Matt Bain (9-22), Mike Beatty (6-12), Brad Williams (3-3), Kayvon Karimi (2-6), Jerry Makowski (1-6) and Stephen Shields (0-0).

2 0 0 8  b i g   1 2   c onfe r en c e R E S U L T S Singles

2008 Final Regular-Season Standings

Doubles

Champions

No. 1

Oleksander Nedovyesov..... OSU

Nedoyesov / Byrnes........... OSU

No. 2

Denes Lukacs........................ BU

Poerschke / Bucko............. BU

No. 3

Ed Corrie............................. TEX

Kutrovsky / Zavala.............. TEX

Pl. Team

Big 12

Pct.

All

2008 All-Big 12 Conference Pct.

Denes Lukacs.............................BU

1T. Baylor 5-1 .833 25- 9 .735

Lars Poerschke...........................BU

3T. Oklahoma State 4-2 .667 17-10 .630

Andrei Daescu...........................OU

3T. Texas Tech 4-2 .667 20-6 .769

Oleksandr Nedovyesov.............OSU

5. Texas A&M 2-4 .333 13-12 .520

Luis Diaz Barriga........................TEX

6. Oklahoma 1-5 .167 11-13 .458

Ed Corrie...................................TEX

7. Nebraska 0-6 .000 10-16 .385

Kellen Damico...........................TEX

No. 4

2008 ITA/Fila Men’s Team Rankings

Luiz Diaz Barriga................. TEX

S ingles

1T. Texas 5-1 .833 25-6 .800

Dimitar Kutrovsky......................TEX Austin Krajicek.............................TAMU

1. Georgia

10. Florida

19. Miami (Fla.)

Conor Pollock..............................TAMU

2. Virginia

11. Tulsa

20. Texas Tech

Sinisa Markovic.........................TTU

3. Ohio State

12. Pepperdine

21. Stanford

Bojan Szumanski.......................TTU

No. 6

4. Texas

13. North Carolina

22. Rice

Michael Breler.................... TTU

5. UCLA

14. Florida State

23. Texas A&M

6. Mississippi

15. Illinois

24. Alabama

7. USC

16. Michigan

25. Arizona State

8. Baylor

17. Oklahoma State

9. Tennessee

18. LSU

No. 5 Milan Mihailovic................. TEX

D oubles

Andrei Daescu/....................... OU Fedrico Chavarria Nathan Byrnes/....................... OSU** Oleksandr Nedovyesov Ed Corrie/................................ TEX** Kellen Damico

2008 Big 12 Championships April 24-27 • George P. Mitchell Tennis Center Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Friday, April 25

Austin Krajicek/....................... TAMU Conor Pollock Christian Rojmar/.................... TTU** Bojan Szumanski

Saturday, April 26

bye

1 Texas

** - Unanimous Selection

Sunday, April 27 # #

Oleksandr Nedovyesov........... OSU

5 Texas A&M #

P layer of the Y ear

1 Texas, 4-0

5 Texas A&M, 4-3

F reshman of the Y ear

4 Texas Tech

Austin Krajicek.........................TAMU #

2 Baylor #

2008 Big 12 Tournament Champion

2 Baylor, 4-0

7 Nebraska

N ewcomer of the Y ear

3 Baylor, 4-1

Ed Corrie................................. TEX

3 Oklahoma State #

Ed Corrie................................. TEX

Austin Krajicek.........................TAMU #

1 Baylor, 4-2

3 OSU, 4-1

Most Outstanding Performer Denes Lukacs, Sophomore, Baylor

6 Oklahoma 91

C oach of the Y ear Tim Siegel................................ TTU

2008 SEASON IN REVIEW

David Galic/............................. BU Denis Lukacs

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

A gg i e s i n t h e P r o s

Grant Connell

Lester Cook

Tres Davis

Rafael de Mesa

Keith From

Cody Hubbell

Brett Joelson

Shuon Madden

Ryan Newport

Bryan Wooten

Aggie Pro Coaches Grant Connell Career Highlights • Two-time All-American at A&M

Dean Goldfine

Greg Hill

• 10 year veteran of Davis Cup • Two-time Olympian (’92 & ’96) • 22 ATP doubles titles • Three-time Wimbledon doubles finalist • Inducted to Canadian Tennis Hall of Fame (’98) • Inducted to B.C. Sports Hall of Fame (’99) • Former Canadian Davis Cup Captain

Scott Treibly

Marcel Vos 92

Brent Haygarth

A gg i e A l l - A m e r i c a n s

Dumitru Caradima

Grant Connell

Constanta, Romania Year Singles

Pct.

Doubles

Pct.

1998 1999 2000 2001

.633 .611 .606 .714

18- 7 *22- 2 *24-10 19- 8

.720 .917 .706 .681

Career 70-39 .642

83-27

.754

19-11 11- 7 20-13 20- 8

Lester Cook

North Vancouver, B.C., Canada Year Singles

Doubles

Pct.

26- 7 .788 *25- 6 .806

*18- 9 *18-11

.667 .621

Career 51-13 .797

36-20

.643

1984 1985

Pct.

Austin Krajicek

Shuon Madden

Year Singles

Pct.

Doubles

Pct.

Year Singles

Pct.

Doubles

Pct.

2002 20-12 2003 31-10 2004 *34-10 Career 85-32

.625 .756 .773 .726

25- 7 *28-14 *24-10 77-31

.781 .667 .706 .713

1982 1983 1984 1985

.724 .724 .618 .656

13-10 14- 9 *17-10 16-13

.565 .609 .630 .552

Career 85-40 .680

60-42

.588

* —Denotes All-America seasons

Jerry Makowski

Doubles

Pct.

Year Singles

Pct.

Doubles

Pct.

Year Singles

16-7 .696

*15-8

.652

Career

16-7 .696

15-8

.652

1998 1999 2000 2001

.773 .750 .800 .750

14- 6 *27- 5 *26- 9 17- 8

.700 .843 .743 .680

2005 2006 2007

Career 98-29 .772

84-28

.750

* —Denotes All-America seasons

Pct.

* —Denotes All-America season

17- 5 *24- 8 *36- 9 21- 7

Ante Matijevic

Bradenton, Florida

2008

Year Singles

21- 8 21- 8 21-13 21-11

* —Denotes All-America season Note: Career totals are from dual matches only

Miami, Florida

Brandon, Florida

Henderson, Kentucky

Pct.

Split, Croatia

Doubles

Pct.

Year Singles

Doubles

Pct.

*24-12 .667 *21-11 .656 13-17 .433

20-11 12-10 9- 9

.645 .545 .500

2002 2003 2004

24- 6 .800 30-11 .731 27- 8 .771

Pct.

21-12 *31-14 *24- 8

.636 .689 .750

Career 58-40 .592

41-30

.577

Career 81-25 .764

76-34

.691

* —Denotes All-America seasons

ITA All-America Selection Criteria Singles

Conor Pollock

Ryan Newport

San Antonio, Texas

Houston, Texas Year Singles

Pct.

Doubles

Pct.

Year Singles

2000 2001 2002 2003

.769 .684 .645 .769

14-10 28- 6 22- 7 22- 5

.583 .823 .759 .814

2006 2007 2008

Career 86-35 .711

86-28

.754

* —Denotes All-America season ITA All-America Selection Criteria

20- 6 26-12 *20-11 *20- 6

* —Denotes All-America seasons

1. Top 16 seed in NCAA Singles Championships, or 2. Reach round of 16 in NCAA Singles Championships, or 3. Finish in the Top 20 of the final ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings.

Doubles

Pct.

19-14 .576 23-10 .697 22-15 .594

Pct.

13-11 22-12 *26- 8

.542 .647 .765

Career 64-39 .621

61-31

.663

Doubles 1. Top eight seed in NCAA Doubles Championships, or 2. Reach quarterfinals of NCAA Doubles Championship, or 3. Finish in Top 10 of final ITA Collegiate Tennis Rankings

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

* —Denotes All-America seasons

* —Denotes All-America seasons Note: Career totals are from dual matches only

Greg Hill

Sherman Oaks, California

A gg i e T e n n i s H o n o r s All-Big 12 Singles

ITA National Player of the Month

Austin Krajicek.....................................................2008 Conor Pollock............................................. 2007, 2008 Jerry Makowski........................................... 2005, 2006 Mohamed Dakki...................................................2004 Lester Cook................................................. 2003, 2004 Ante Matijevic.................................. 2003, 2004, 2005 Ryan Newport.................................. 2001, 2002, 2003 Shuon Madden....................... 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Cody Hubbell.............................................. 2000, 2001 Dumtiru Caradima................................................2000 Rafael de Mesa.....................................................1998 Robbie Krause....................................................... 1997

Shuon Madden.........................................March, 2000 Dumitru Caradima / Shuon Madden........March, 2000 Dumitru Caradima / Shuon Madden....February, 1999 Dumitru Caradima / Shuon Madden.......... April, 1999

Doubles Conor Pollock/Austin Krajicek.............................2008 Brett Joelson / Ante Matijevic..............................2005 Lester Cook / Ante Matijevic...................... 2003, 2004 Lester Cook / Ryan Newport................................2002 Dumitru Caradima / . ....................... 1999, 2000, 2001 Shuon Madden Tres Davis / Ryan Newport...................................2001 Cody Hubbell / Jarin Skube..................................2001 Shuon Madden / Carlos Tori.................................1998

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Academic All-Big 12 First Team Conor Pollock............................................. 2007, 2008 Matt Bain.................................................... 2007, 2008 Jerry Makowski........................................... 2006, 2007 Mohamed Dakki......................................... 2005, 2006 Ante Matijevic.................................. 2003, 2004, 2005 Jarin Skube....................................... 1999, 2000, 2001 Cory Hubbard....................................................... 1999 Tony Young........................................................... 1999 Brent Horan.......................................................... 1998

Second Team Matt Bain . ................................................. 2005, 2006 Dumitru Caradima................................................2001

Honorable Mention Shuon Madden.....................................................1999 Carlos Tori............................................................. 1998

CoSIDA Academic All-District Second Team Jarin Skube........................................................... 2000

ITA Scholar-Athlete

Ante Matijevic......................................................2004

Arthur Ashe Sports Scholar Jerry Makowski.......................................... 2006, 2007

ITA Regional Awards Conor Pollock......................Rookie of the Year (2006) Ryan Newport........... Senior Player of the Year (2003) Tim Cass............................... Coach of the Year (2001) Shuon Madden........................ Player to Watch (2000) Scott Treibly........................ Asst. Coach of Year (2000) Tim Cass......................................Coach of Year (2000) Carlos Tori............................. Senior of the Year (1998)

NCAA Qualifiers 2008 TEAM............................................ round of 32 Conor Pollock.......................................singles Conor Pollock / .................................doubles Austin Krajicek 2007 TEAM............................................ round of 32 2006 TEAM............................................ round of 32 Jerry Makowski.................................... singles 2005 TEAM............................................ round of 16 Jerry Makowski.................................... singles Ante Matijevic...................................... singles Brett Joelson / Ante Matijevic............ doubles 2004 TEAM............................................ round of 16 Lester Cook.......................................... singles Ante Matijevic...................................... singles Lester Cook / Ante Matijevic.............. doubles 2003 TEAM............................................ round of 16 Ryan Newport...................................... singles Lester Cook.......................................... singles Ante Matijevic...................................... singles Lester Cook / Ante Matijevic.............. doubles 2002 TEAM............................................ round of 16 Ryan Newport...................................... singles Lester Cook / Ryan Newport.............. doubles 2001 TEAM.............................................. round of 8 Shuon Madden..................................... singles Shuon Madden / Dumitru Caradima.. doubles 2000 TEAM............................................ round of 16 Shuon Madden..................................... singles Shuon Madden / Dumtiru Caradima.. doubles NOTE: Beginning in 1999, the NCAA initiated a true 64-team field.

1999 1998 1996

TEAM............................................ round of 32 Shuon Madden..................................... singles Shuon Madden / Dumtiru Caradima.. doubles TEAM........................................ regional finals Rafael de Mesa..................................... singles Shuon Madden / Carlos Tori............... doubles Blake Arrant . ....................................... singles

NOTE: In 1994, the NCAA initiated a regional tournament system to determine 8 of the final 16 teams.

1994 TEAM..................................... first round of 16 Mark Weaver . ..................................... singles Mark Weaver / Bernardo Martinez... doubles 1993 Mark Weaver . .................................... singles Mark Weaver / Bernardo Martinez.... doubles 1990 Shaun O’Donovan .............................. singles 1986 Kimmo Alkio ....................................... singles 1985 TEAM..................................... first round of 16 Grant Connell .......................................singles Greg Hill . ............................................ singles Kimmo Alkio / Grant Connell............. doubles 1984 Grant Connell ...................................... singles Greg Hill . ............................................ singles Grant Connell / Greg Hill.................... doubles 1982 Brian Joelson ....................................... singles Tom Judson / Brian Joelson................ doubles

Conor Pollock

Big 12 Awards Austin Krajicek..................Freshman of the Year (‘08) Conor Pollock....................Freshman of the Year (’06) Jerry Makowski.................. Freshman of the Year (’05) Ante Matijevic..................Newcomer of the Year (’02) Shuon Madden........................ Player of the Year (’01) Tres Davis.........................Newcomer of the Year (’01) Tim Cass...................................Coach of the Year (’01) Shuon Madden........................ Player of the Year (’00) Ryan Newport..................Newcomer of the Year (’00) Tim Cass...................................Coach of the Year (’00) Rafael de Mesa.................. Freshman of the Year (’98) Tim Cass...................................Coach of the Year (’98)

Big 12 Player of the Week Matt Bain................................................April 16, 2006 Brett Joelson.............................................April 3, 2005 Jerry Makowski.......................................April 25, 2005 Mohamed Dakki..............................February 22, 2004 Lester Cook.............................................April 11, 2004 Lester Cook.............................................April 25, 2004 Ryan Newport.......................................March 3, 2003 Lester Cook..........................................March 17, 2003 Ante Matijevic.....................................March 24, 2003 Ante Matijevic.....................................March 31, 2003 Lester Cook...............................................April 8, 2003 Ryan Newport.....................................March 13, 2002 Keith From (co)....................................March 18, 2001 Ryan Newport (co)..............................March 18, 2001 Cody Hubbell............................................April 1, 2001 Shuon Madden....................................March 12, 2000 Shuon Madden....................................March 26, 2000 Shuon Madden.......................................April 16, 2000 Shuon Madden.......................................April 11, 1999 Shuon Madden.......................................April 18, 1999 Shuon Madden.........................................April 7, 1998 Shuon Madden....................................March 31, 1999

Aggie Heart Award

Conor Pollock............................................. 2007, 2008 Matt Bain.................................................... 2005, 2006 Khaled El Dorry.....................................................2004 Ryan Newport...................................................... 2003 Jarin Skube........................................................... 2002 Cody Hubbell........................................................ 2001 Cory Hubbard....................................................... 2000

Texas A & M Male Athlete of the Year Ryan Newport...................................................... 2003 bold highlight indicates currrent player

T e x a s A&M L e t t e r m e n A

Adams, A. Kemp ’39, ’40 Aldrich, A. Albert ’64, ’65 Alkio, Kimmo T. ’82, ’83, ’85, ’86 Allen, H.C. ’43 Anderson, Gonzalo ’97, ’98, ’99, ’00 Anderson, W.E. “Andy” ’25 Aramburo, Juan ’97, ’98, ’99, ’00 Arrant, Blake ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 Ashburn, William L., III ’54, ’56

Eads, Ralph, Jr. ’41 Early, Robert G. ’35, ’36, ’37 Edmundson, J.S. ’25 El Dorry, Khaled ’01, ’02, ’03, ’04 Elek, Eric ’96, ’97 Elizondo, Guillermo A. ’46 Emery, Arthur M. ’31 Emley, Charles E., Jr. ’75, ’76, ’77 Emmott, Hunter ’02 Espinosa, Gustavo A. ’89

B Bain, Matt ’05, ’06, ’07, ’08 Barker, Richard B. ’64, ’66 Barker, M. “Mitch” ’72 Barnard, Robert F. ’72 Barragan, Alex ’02 Barry, Ivan D., Jr. ’82, ’83 Barsalou, David Blake ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92 Barse, B.C. ’25 Bauer, Derrick ’02 Beatty, Mike ’07, ’08 Beleck, Marcos M. ’67, ’68 Bennett, William M. ’43, ’47, ’48 Bessellieu, Jack W., Jr. ’53, ’55 Black, R.S. “Sig”, Jr. ’35, ’36, ’37 Blazek, Miroslav F. ’59 Box, Richard A., ’58, ’59 Brown, Stephen Douglas ’89, ’90, ’91, ’92

Campbell, Paschal E. ’44 Campbell, Lee ’69, ’71 Caradima, Dumitru ’98, ’99, ’00, ’01 Carter, Jeffrey E. ’71 Castillo, Michael ’90 Chambers, Mike ’88 Chastain, David L. ’69, ’70, ’71 Chirico, Chris ’08 Connell, Dash ’04, ’05 Connell, Grant ’84, ’85 Connell, Thomas V. ’70, ’71, ’72 Contreras, Raul ’64 Cook, Lester ’02, ’03, ’04 Courson, Daniel C. ’72, ’73, ’74 Courson, Thomas A. ’75, ’76, ’77 Creath, Jonathon ’95 Crichton, Jack A. ’35, ’36, ’37 Crowder, Jeral L. ’44 Crumley, Bruce L. ’68, ’70 Cunningham, Jordan L.C. ’31, ’32 Curlee, Jesse W. ’65 Currie, Jenks (manager) ’97

D Dean, Patrick (manager) ’08 Dixon, Don P. ’55, ’56 Donato, Clay ’07 Duncan, Robert F. ’50 Dyer, Edward Dean, ’64, ’65, ’66 Dyer, Greg ’89

Faust, Robert J. ’66, ’67, ’69 Fenner, Cameron ’03 Fernandez, Xavier H. ’41, ’42 Fikes, Richard C. ’70, ’71, ’72 Finke, Nathan O. ’68 Flores, Richard ’91, ’92 Forker, Jake ’04 Foster, Jerry ’59, ’60, ’61 Freeman, Reid L. ’79, ’80, ’81 From, Keith ’99, ’00, ’01, ’02

G Garlington, Raymond E., Jr. ’43, ’44 Garza, Esteban (manager) ’01, ’02 Gilbert, William A. ’45, ’46 Giles, James P., Jr. ’40, ’41 Gill, Lester O. ’27 Gillette, R.B. ’41 Given, Sherman B. ’39, ’40 Goldfine, Dean ’85, ’86, ’87 Gowens, Geoff (trainer) ’03 Grandstaff, D.E. ’44 Gray, James D. ’52 Green, Wayne ’88 Grubert, Jim ’79, ’80, ’81 Gwin, George H. ’41

H Halter, Richard F. ’59, ’60, ’61 Hardin, Alfred R. ’50, ’51 Haygarth, Brent ’87 Hickey, Michael F. ’69, ’70, ’71 Hill, Greg ’83, ’84, ’85 Holbrook, Frank A. ’54 Holland, Bradlee ’94 Hoover, William L., Jr. ’73, ’74, ’75 Horan, Brent ’96, ’97, ’98, ’99 Horan, Eric ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 Hubbard, Cory ’97, ’99, ’00 Hubbell, Cody ’98, ’99, ’00, ’01 Hyland, Joseph A. ’27, ’29

Jacobson, Jack M. ’53 Jaedicke, Carl F. ’70 Jamison, William C. ’59 Jimenez, Alberto ’79, ’80 Joelson, Brett ’04, ’05, ’06, ’07 Joelson, Brian C. ’81, ’82, ’83 Johnson, Clayton ’91 Johnson, Dean ’87, ’88 Jones, Robert A. ’58, ’59, ’60 Judson, Thomas C. ’81, ’82, ’83

K Kapchinski, Kris ’02 Karimi, Kayvon ’08 Kell, James C. ’61 Kennedy, Steve ’87, ’88, ’90, ’91 Kerr, Robert G. ’54, ’55 Kelley, J.W. ’29 Kettencacker, Arnold H. ’83, ’84 Killebrew, James B. ’45 Kinard, Gene T. ’55 King, Byron M. ’79, ’80, ’81 Kirwan, John M. ’74, ’75, ’76, ’77 Knox, James D. ’59, ’60 Koch, William J. ’60 Koehler, Cody ’04 Kowal, Ronald J. ’81, ’82, ’83 Krajicek, Austin ’08 Krezdorn, Alfred H. ’40, ’41, ’42 Krause, Robbie ’94, ’95, ’96, ’97 Kroll, Charles “Lindsey” ’69, ’70

Medlin, John “Milton” ’56, ’57, ’58 Metcalfe, T. Pryse, Jr. ’46, ’49 Mills, Michael D. ’71, ’72, ’73 Mills, Jere R. ’72, ’73 Mitchell, George P. ’38, ’39, ’40 Moore, David T. ’77 Morris, Thomas C., III ’59, ’60 Moss, Michael J. ’77, ’78, ’79

N Nallon, John ’03, ’04, ’06, ’07 Neal, Robert M. ’64, ’65 Newport, Ryan ’00, ’01, ’02, ’03 Noto, Jeff (trainer) ’08 Novosad, Steve (trainer) ’97

O O’Bannon, F.B. ’29, ’30, ’31 O’Bryant, Melvin W. ’64, ’65 Ocvirk, Luke ’07 O’Donovan, Shaun ’87, ’88, ’89, ’90 Oliver, Jerry N. ’68, ’69

P Park, Lawton L. ’71, ’72, ’73 Patterson, E.B. ’42 Penn, Tom W. ’45 Phillips, Scott H. ’90, ’91, ’92, ’93 Pollock, Conor ’06, ’07, ’08

L Letsos, Eugene J. ’51, ’52, ’53 Levine, Sam W. ’38 Lomax, Carter O., Jr. ’73 Lothrop, Paul B. ’69, ’71 Loucks, Matt ’03, ’04 Lubin, Brian ’98 Lunt, Marcus ’06

M Madden, Shuon ’98, ’99, ’00, ’01 Makowski, Jerry ’05, ’06, ’07 Malmgren, Zack ’04, ’05 Marshall, William R. ’42, ’43 Martinez, Bernardo ’92, ’93, ’94, ’95 Martinez, Eduardo ’93, ’94, ’95, ’96 Matijevic, Ante ’02, ’03, ’04, ’05 McCarter, F.C. ’44 McMeans, G.E. “Scooter”, Jr. ’74

R Ragland, Jon L. ’68, ’69, ’71 Rao, Robert ’92 Raymond, Chad ’94 Reed, X.B., Jr. ’56, ’57, ’58 Robertson, John E. ’32 Rodarte, Ricardo ’92, ’93, 94, ’95 Rogers, A.C. ’23 Rojas, Luis E. ’64, ’65, ’66 Rolle, Marvin ’04 Roller, Hendrick ’79 Ross, R. Stevens ’27 Rutherford, J.A. ’29

S Salazar, Ray, Jr. ’61, ’62, ’63, ’65 Sassman, Clifford D. ’61, ’65 Schubert, Carroll W. ’67 Schutz, C.B. “Trey”, III ’79, ’80, ’81 Sellars, Rodney, Jr. ’47, ’48, ’49

Join the Texas A & M Lettermen’s Association For information on how to become an active member of the Texas A & M Lettermen’s Association, contact Cathy Capps by phone at 979-846-3024 or by mail: Lettermen’s Association • Texas A&M Athletic Department P.O. Box 30017 • College Station, TX 77842-3017

Shields, Stephen ’07, ’08 Silberman, Mark E. ’75, ’76, ’77 Simmons, Russell F. ’84, ’85, ’86 Simmons, Joe T. ’57, ’58 Skube, Jarin ’99, ’00, ’01, ’02 Smith, Leonard ’81 Smith, Mark ’84, ’85, ’86 Smith, Kermit U. ’72, ’73, ’74 Smith, Terry Omar ’67 Sorrells, W.D. ’35 Spencer, Wil ’08 Spiegel, Andrew ’99 Staley, Jim ’92 Stanich, Chris ’86 Stanford, Bennie T. ’46, ’47, ’48 Stanley, Duffy B. ’47, ’48 Stevens, Ben ’92 Storev, A.L. ’29, ’30 Strom, Alex ’04

T Tate, Royce D. ’50, ’51, ’52 Thomson, John T. ’42, ’43 Tori, Carlos ’95, ’96, ’97, ’98 Tillerson, Joe R. ’66, ’67, ’68

U Undewood, C.M. ’25

V Varnell, E.H. ’21 Vela, W.O. ’34 Vos, Marcel ’84, ’85, ’86, ’87

W Wagner, Chris (trainer) ’01 Wallis, James C. ’49 Walls, Lloyd M. ’36, ’37, ’38 Wanstrath, George R. ’61 Weaver, Mark ’91, ’92, ’93, ’94 West, Thomas S., Jr. ’51, ’52, ’53 White, A.I. ’35, ’36 Whitteker, Craig ’88, ’89 Williams, Brad ’07 Williams G.S. ’32 Williams Fred F. ’64, ’66 Wilson, J.R. ’21 Wolff, Ronald D. ’53, ’54 Wooten, Bryan ’04, ’05, ’06 Wray, Beswick ’38 Wright, William R. ’73, ’74, ’75

Y Young, John W. ’56, ’57 Young, Tony ’97, ’98, ’99

Z Zisette, Matthew G. ’89, ’90, ’91 bold highlight indicates currrent player

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

T o p D u al M a t c h W i n n e r s Career 50-Win Clubs Doubles

Singles 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 14. 16. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.

Kimmo Alkio, 1982-83, 85-86......... 85-34 Greg Hill, 1982-85.......................... 85-40 Ante Matijevic, 2002-05................. 75-23 Brian Joelson, 1980-83................... 73-38 Tom Judson, 1980-83..................... 72-25 Dean Goldfine, 1984-87................. 69-37 Ryan Newport, 2000-03................. 68-27 Marcel Vos, 1984-87...................... 68-39 Scott Phillips, 1990-93.................... 66-30 Shuon Madden, 1998-2001........... 65-18 Khaled El Dorry, 2000-04............... 65-21 Doug Brown, 1989-92.................... 65-29 Mark Weaver, 1991-94................... 65-31 Lester Cook, 2002-04..................... 64-19 Cody Hubbell, 1998-2001.............. 64-25 Robbie Krause, 1994-97................. 62-30 Steve Kennedy, 1987-91................. 62-36 Ron Kowal, 1980-83....................... 57-32 Eric Horan, 1993-96....................... 56-39 Ricardo Rodarte, 1992-95.............. 55-31 Shaun O’Donovan, 1987-90........... 54-40 Brett Joelson, 2004-07................... 53-29

.714 .680 .765 .658 .750 .651 .716 .636 .688 .783 .756 .692 .677 .771 .719 .674 .632 .640 .589 .640 .575 .646

Kimmo Alkio

Ryan Newport 23. 24. 25.

Blake Arrant, 1993-96.................... 53-40 Reid Freeman, 1978-81.................. 52-45 Grant Connell, 1984-85.................. 51-13 Matt Bain, 2005-08........................ 51-27

.570 .536 .797 .654

1. 2. 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 20.

Ryan Newport, 2000-03................. 77-23 Ante Matijevic, 2002-05................. 72-28 Cody Hubbell, 1998-2001.............. 68-20 Mark Weaver, 1991-94................... 66-16 Bernardo Martinez, 1992-95.......... 66-27 Ron Kowal, 1980-83....................... 66-30 Brian Joelson, 1980-83................... 66-37 Kimmo Alkio, 1982-83, 85-86......... 65-30 Shuon Madden, 1998-2001........... 64-20 Blake Arrant, 1993-96.................... 61-37 Tom Judson, 1980-83..................... 60-30 Greg Hill, 1982-85.......................... 60-42 Brett Joelson, 2004-07................... 59-37 Jarin Skube, 1999-2002.................. 58-30 Lester Cook, 2002-04..................... 56-21 Dean Johnson, 1985-88................. 55-34 Marcel Vos, 1984-87...................... 54-27 Reid Freeman, 1978-81.................. 52-41 Carlos Tori, 1995-98....................... 52-30 Eric Horan, 1993-96....................... 50-33

.770 .720 .772 .805 .710 .688 .641 .684 .762 .622 .667 .588 .615 .660 .727 .618 .667 .559 .634 .602

Season 20-Win Clubs

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Singles 1. 2. 4. 6. 11. 15. 22.

Grant Connell, 1984........26- 7 Kimmo Alkio, 1983..........25- 5 Grant Connell, 85............25- 6 Scott Phillips, 1991..........24- 4 Lester Cook, 2003...........24- 5 Lester Cook, 2004...........23- 5 Khaled El Dorry, 2003......23- 7 Tom Judson, 1982...........23- 7 Kimmo Alkio, 1985..........23- 9 Dean Goldfine, 1984.......23-10 Ante Matijevic, 2003.......22- 6 Tom Judson, 1981...........22- 6 Marcel Vos, 1985............22- 8 Greg Hill, 1985................22-11 Mohamed Dakki, 2004....21- 7 Khaled El Dorry, 2004......21- 7 Ante Matijevic, 2002.......21- 4 Mark Weaver, 1991.........21- 7 Greg Hill, 1982................21- 8 Greg Hill, 1983................21- 8 Greg Hill, 1984................21-13 Robbie Krause, 1994.......20- 3 Ricardo Rodarte, 1994....20- 4 Ryan Newport, 2003.......20- 6 Brian Joelson, 1980.........20- 5 Max King, 1981...............20- 7 Cody Hubbell, 2000.........20- 7 Shuon Madden, 2000......20- 3 Ryan Newport, 2000.......20- 6

Grant Connell

Lester Cook

Khaled El Dorry

Shuon Madden

Winning Percentage at No. 1 Singles 1. Shuon Madden, 2000 ....... .870 2. Grant Connell, 1985 ......... .865 3. Lester Cook, 2004 . ........... .800 Ryan Newport, 2003.......... .800 5. Shuon Madden, 2001 ....... .750 6. Kimmo Alkio, 1986............ .719 7. Shaun O’Donovan, 1990 ... .708 8. Shuon Madden, 1999 ....... .705 9. Mark Weaver, 1993 .......... .700 10. Marcel Vos, 1987............... .692 11. Jerry Makowski, 2006.......... .682

Doubles 1. 4. 5.

Ryan Newport, 2001..........24-3 Mark Weaver, 1994............24-4 Bernardo Martinez, 1994...24-4 Tres Davis, 2001.................23-4 Ryan Newport, 2003..........22-5 Mark Smith, 1984..............22-8 Shuon Madden, 2000.........21-4

Lester Cook, 2002..............20-5 Jarin Skube, 2001...............20-6 Tom Judson, 1981..............20-7 Ron Kowal, 1981................20-7 Russ Simmons, 1984..........20-8 Kimmo Alkio, 1985.............20-9 Khaled El Dorry, 2003.........20-3

Jerry Makowski

Y e a r - by - Y e a r D u a l L e ad e r s Singles 1 978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

Reid Freeman...................11-10 Trey Schutz....................... 1-10 Trey Schutz.......................13- 9 Brian Joelson....................20- 5 Tom Judson......................22- 6 Tom Judson......................23- 7 Kimmo Alkio.................... 25- 5 Grant Connell.................. 26- 7 Grant Connell...................25- 6 Kimmo Alkio.....................19- 9 Marcel Vos.......................18- 6 Mike Chambers................15-11 Craig Whitteker................15-12 Steve Kennedy..................15-12

1 989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999

Doug Brown.....................15- 7 Shaun O’Donovan............17- 7 Gustavo Espinosa.............17- 8 Scott Phillips.....................24- 4 Bernardo Martinez...........16- 6 Blake Arrant.....................14-10 Mark Weaver....................14- 6 Robbie Krause..................20- 3 Ricardo Rodarte...............20- 4 Eric Horan.........................17- 6 Robbie Krause..................17- 8 Brent Horan......................14- 9 Shuon Madden.................17- 5 Shuon Madden.................13- 5

Reid Freeman.. .................. 9-12 Max King. .......................... 9-12 Reid Freeman.. ................ 14- 7 Alberto Jimenez. ............. 14- 7 Mike Moss....................... 14- 8 Trey Schutz.. .................... 14- 8 Brian Joelson.. ................. 18- 6 Tom Judson.................... 20- 7 Ron Kowal. ...................... 20- 7 Kimmo Alkio.................... 16- 6 Ron Kowal. ...................... 19- 9 Mark Smith...................... 22- 8 Kimmo Alkio.................... 20- 9 Dean Goldfine................. 14- 8

1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993

Dean Johnson.. ................ 14- 8 Dean Goldfine................. 14- 5 Dean Johnson.. ................ 14- 6 Marcel Vos. ..................... 14- 5 Dean Johnson.. ................ 15- 9 Doug Brown...................... 9- 4 Blake Barsalou.. ................. 9- 4 Doug Brown.................... 12- 5 Shaun O’Donovan........... 12- 5 Mark Weaver................... 11- 5 Bernardo Martinez.......... 11- 3 Mark Weaver................... 11- 3 Bernardo Martinez.......... 19- 4 Mark Weaver................... 19- 4

2 000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Shuon Madden.................20- 3 Dumitru Caradima............19- 7 Tres Davis.........................19- 6 Ante Matijevic..................21- 4 Lester Cook......................24- 5 Lester Cook......................23- 5 Ante Matijevic..................14- 8 Matt Bain.........................16- 5 Conor Pollock...................17- 6 Austin Krajicek.................16- 7

Austin Krajicek

bold highlight indicates current player

Doubles 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

1 994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

Bernardo Martinez.......... 24- 4 Mark Weaver................... 24- 4 Eric Horan.. ...................... 14- 8 Eric Horan.. ...................... 16- 7 Eduardo Martinez............ 16- 7 Robbie Krause.. ................. 9-10 Carlos Tori. ........................ 9-12 Rafael de Mesa.. .............. 18- 1 Cody Hubbell.. ................. 16- 3 Shuon Madden............... 16- 3 Shuon Madden............... 21- 4 Ryan Newport..................24- 3 Lester Cook. .................... 20- 5 Ryan Newport................. 22- 5

Four-Time All American Four-Time All-Big 12 Singles Four-Time All-Big 12 Doubles Two-Time Big 12 Player of the Year Two-Time Big 12 No. 1 Singles Champion Highest National Singles Ranking — No. 2 Highest National Doubles Ranking — No. 1 Four NCAA Doubles Appearances Three NCAA Singles Appearances Career Singles Record of 98-29 Career Doubles Record of 85-28

Shuon Madden is the only men’s tennis player in the Texas A&M Sports Museum Legends Gallery.

2 004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Brett Joelson... ................ 19-10 Brett Joelson... ................ 18- 5 Matt Bain.........................15- 7 Conor Pollock...................16- 8 Conor Pollock...................18- 4

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Shuon Madden: The Living Legend

Conor Pollock

A & M C o n f e r e n c e C h amp i o n s Big 12 Conference — Individual Champions The Steve Denton Era — 2007-present

2003 Ryan Newport........................No. 1 singles champion Lester Cook............................No. 2 singles champion Ante Matijevic.......................No. 3 singles champion

2007 Conor Pollock........................No. 2 singles champion Matt Bain/ Conor Pollock........................No. 2 doubles champion Bryan Wooten/ Luka Ocvirk............................No. 3 doubles champion

(the Big 12 recognized position runners-up from 1997-2002)

1998 Carlos Tori..............................No. 2 singles champion Rafael de Mesa/ Cody Hubbell.........................No. 3 doubles champion Dumitru Caradima.................No. 5 singles runner-up

2002 Derrick Bauer.........................No. 6 singles champion

2001 Shuon Madden......................No. 1 singles champion Dumitru Caradima/ Shuon Madden......................No. 1 doubles runners-up Tres Davis/ Ryan Newport........................No. 2 doubles champions

The Tim Cass Era — 1997-2007 Mohamed Dakki....................No. 6 singles champion Brett Joelson/ Ante Matijevic.......................No. 1 doubles champion Matt Bain/ Jerry Makowski......................No. 3 doubles champion

2004

2000

2001

Shuon Madden......................No. 1 singles champion Ryan Newport........................No. 5 singles champion

Big 12 Conference Champions Big 12 Tournament Champions

1999

2000 Big 12 Tournament Champions

Shuon Madden......................No. 1 singles runner-up Juan Aramburo......................No. 6 singles champion

Lester Cook............................No. 1 singles champion Ante Matijevic.......................No. 2 singles champion Khaled El Dorry......................No. 4 singles champion

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Big 12 Team Champions

Cody Hubbell/ Jarin Skube............................No. 3 doubles champions

2005

1998

Brent Horan/ Jarin Skube............................No. 2 doubles runners-up

Big 12 Tournament Champions

Southwest Conference — Individual Champions The David Kent Era — 1979-1996 1996

1992

Robbie Krause........................No. 5 singles champion

Scott Phillips..........................No. 3 singles champion

Eric Horan / Eduardo Martinez..................No. 2 doubles champions Eric Elek / Robbie Krause........................No. 3 doubles champions

1995 Eric Horan..............................No. 3 singles champion Ricardo Rodarte.....................No. 6 singles champion

1983 Kimmo Alkio / Van Berry...............................No. 3 doubles champions

1991 Scott Phillips..........................No. 5 singles champion Scott Phillips / Mark Weaver.........................No. 3 doubles champions

1987

1982 Kimmo Alkio / Mike Pazourek.......................No. 3 doubles champions

1981 Tom Judson / Ron Kowal.......No. 3 doubles champions

Brent Haygarth......................No. 4 singles champion

1994 Mark Weaver / Bernardo Martinez................No. 1 doubles champions Ricardo Rodarte / Chad Raymond......................No. 3 doubles champions

1993

1986 Kimmo Alkio..........................No. 1 singles champion

1985 Kimmo Alkio..........................No. 3 singles champion

Mark Weaver.........................No. 1 singles champion Blake Arrant...........................No. 6 singles champion

SWC Team Champions 1994

Greg Hill / Marcel Vos.............................No. 2 doubles champions

Southwest Conference Champions

Before the David Kent Era — No. 1 Seeds Only 1969

1964

Jon Ragland / Pete Faust..............................No. 1 doubles champions

Richard Barker / Luis Rojas...............................No. 1 doubles champions

1952 R.G. DeBerry..........................No. 1 singles champion

A l l - T i m e B i g 1 2 Cha m p i o n s Year Team Tournament

Player of the Year

2008 Texas/Baylor Oklahoma State Oleksandr Nedovyesov, Okla. State

Freshman of the Year Newcomer of the Year

Coach of the Year

Austin Krajicek, Texas A&M / Ed Corrie, Texas

Tim Siegel, Texas Tech

Austin Krajicek, Texas A&M / Ed Corrie, Texas

2007 Baylor Baylor Lars Poerschike, Baylor Oleksandr Nedovyesov, Okla. State Oleksandr Nedovyesov, Okla. State

Matt Knoll, Baylor James Wadley, Okla. State

2006 Baylor Texas Travis Helgeson, Texas Conor Pollock, Texas A&M Ivan Puchkarov, Okla. State

Sam Winterbotham, Colorado Michael Center, Texas

2005

Baylor

Benedikt Dorsch, Baylor

Makowski, Texas A&M; Poerschke, Baylor

Radek Nijaki, Texas Tech

Tim Seigel, Texas Tech

2004

Baylor

Benedikt Dorsch, Baylor

Zgaga, Baylor; Byrnes, Okla. State

Dakki, Texas A&M; Paulsen, Texas Tech

Matt Knoll, Baylor

2003

Baylor

Benedikt Dorsch, Baylor

Ivor Lovrak, Baylor

Benedikt Dorsch, Baylor

Matt Knoll, Baylor

2002 Baylor Baylor Jean Simon, Texas Benjamin Becker, Baylor Ante Matijevic, Texas A&M

Michael Center, Texas / Matt Knoll, Baylor

2001

Tres Davis, Texas A&M

Tim Cass, Texas A&M

2000 Baylor Texas A&M Shuon Madden, Texas A&M Zoltan Papp, Baylor

Texas A&M Texas A&M

Ryan Newport, Texas A&M Eleazar Magallan, Kansas

Tim Cass, Texas A&M

1999

Jorge Aldrete, Baylor

Dave Snyder, Texas

Texas

Shuon Madden, Texas A&M

Johann Jooste, Baylor

Reiner Neurohr, Baylor

Brandon Hawk, Texas

1998 Texas Texas A&M Pavel Kudrnac, Okla. State Rafael de Mesa, Texas A&M Pawel Gajdzik, Baylor

Tim Cass, Texas A&M Matt Knoll, Baylor

1997

Dave Snyder, Texas

Texas

Pavel Kudrnac, Okla. State

Nick Crowell, Texas

Pavel Kudrnac, Okla. State

Big 12 Singles Champions — By Position No. 1 Champion Year Player, School

2008 Oleksandr Nedovyesov, Okla. State 2007 Lars Poerschke, Baylor 2006 Eric Molnar, Colorado Daniel Byrnes, Okla. State 2005 Radek Nijaki, Texas Tech 2004 Lester Cook, Texas A&M 2003 Ryan Newport, Texas A&M 2002 Benjamin Becker, Baylor 2001 Shuon Madden, Texas A&M

No. 1 Runner-Up Year Player, School

2002 Jean Simon, Texas 2001 Simon, Texas; Dilaj, Colorado 2000 Brandon Hawk, Texas 1999 Shuon Madden, Texas A&M 1998 Johann Jooste, Baylor 1997 Enrique Abaroa, Kanas

2008 Denes Lukacs, Baylor 2007 Conor Pollock, Texas A&M Ivan Puchkarov, Okla. State 2006 Roger Gubser, Texas 2005 Benjamin Becker, Baylor 2004 Ante Matijevic, Texas A&M 2003 Lester Cook, Texas A&M 2002 Zoltan Papp, Baylor 2001 Rodrigo Echagaray, Kansas 2000 David Hodge, Baylor 1999 Brandon Hawk, Texas 1998 Carlos Tori, Texas A&M 1997 B.J. Stearns, Texas

No. 2 Runner-Up Year Player, School

2002 Rodrigo Echagaray, Texas 2001 Craig Edmondson, Texas 2000 Nick Crowell, Texas 1999 Pawel Gajdzik, Baylor 1998 David Hodge, Baylor 1997 Xavier Avila, Kansas

No. 3 Champion

No. 4 Champion

Year Player, School

2008 Ed Corrie, Texas 2007 Sinisa Markovic, Texas Tech 2006 Ivan Puchkarov, Okla. State 2005 Lars Poerschke, Baylor 2004 Pete Stroer, Texas

2008 Luiz Diaz Barriga, Texas 2007 Matija Zgaga, Baylor 2006 Milan Mihailovic, Texas 2005 Michal Kokta, Baylor 2004 Khaled El Dorry, Texas A&M 2003 Matias Marin, Baylor 2002 Matias Marin, Baylor 2001 Fran Krepelka, Okla. State 2000 Zoltan Papp, Baylor 1999 Jorge Aldrete, Baylor 1998 Chris Bates, Okla. State 1997 Nick Crowell, Texas

2003 Ante Matijevic, Texas A&M 2002 Markus Horning, Baylor 2001 Quentin Blakeney, Kansas 2000 Michael Blue, Texas 1999 Jack Brasingon, Texas 1998 Pawel Gajdzik, Baylor 1997 Dony Papadia, Colorado

No. 3 Runner-Up

No. 4 Runner-Up

Year Player, School

2002 Jose Zarhi, Texas 2001 Adnan Hadzialic, Nebraska 2000 Eru Lyndon, Okla. State 1999 David Hodge, Baylor 1998 Artur Rusiecki, Colorado 1997 Fernando Sierra, Kansas

2002 Fungai Tongoona, Nebraska 2001 Stroer, Kansas; Popp, Baylor 2000 Simon, Texas; Krepelka, Okla. State 1999 Gwenael Guiet, Texas 1998 Dusty Beard, Oklahoma 1997 Chris Bates, Okla. State

No. 5 Champion Year Player, School

2008 Milan Mihailovic, Texas 2007 Dominik Mueller, Baylor Artie Burmistrau, Okla. State 2006 Miguel Reyes Varela, Texas 2005 Artsem Burmistrau, Okla. State 2004 Daniel Byrnes, Okla. State 2003 Reiner Neurohr, Baylor 2002 Reiner Neurohr, Baylor 2001 Jezek, Okla. State; Marin, Baylor 2000 Newport, Texas A&M; Edmondson, Texas 1999 Joey Michalsky, Baylor 1998 Rob Howarth, Okla. State 1997 Rob Howarth, Okla. State

No. 5 Runner-Up Year Player, School

2002 Bucky Mink, Colorado 2001 Alex Barragan, Kansas 2000 Clay Estes, Texas Tech 1999 Nick Crowell, Texas 1998 Dumitru Caradima, Texas A&M 1997 Trent Tucker, Kansas

No. 6 Champion Year Player, School

2008 Michael Breler, Texas Tech 2007 Denes Lukacs, Baylor 2006 Michael Venus, Texas 2005 Mohamed Dakki, Texas A&M 2004 Juan Felipe Diaz, Okla. State 2003 Ivor Lovrak, Baylor 2002 Perez, TT; Gubser, Texas 2001 Ryan Haith, Nebraska 2000 Mark Williams, Baylor 1999 Juan Aramburo, Texas A&M 1998 Daniel Russo, Okla. State 1997 Daniel Russo, Okla. State

No. 6 Runner-Up Year Player, School

2002 Derrick Bauer, Texas A&M 2001 Ross, Baylor; Metzler, Kansas 2000 Tobias Kronlein, Oklahoma 1999 Williams, Baylor; Wiess, Nebraska 1998 Kevin Grieve, Colorado 1997 Michael Blue, Texas

Big 12 Doubles Champions — By Position No. 1 Champion Year Player, School

2008 Nedoyesov/Byrnes, Okla. State 2007 Kutrovsky/Zavala, Texas 2006 Ivanov / Velicka, Oklahoma 2005 Joelson / Matijevic, Texas A&M 2004 Ruiz / Zarhi, Texas 2003 Simon / Zarhi, Texas 2002 Krepelka / Prentice, Okla. State 2001 Crabtree / Gudzelak, Texas Tech 2000 Hodge / Williams, Baylor 1999 Papadia / Sepesi, Colorado 1998 Kudrnac / Dvoracek, Okla. State 1997 Abaroa / Avila, Kansas

No. 1 Runner-Up Year Player, School

No. 2 Champion

No. 2 Runner-Up

Year Player, School

2002 Echagaray / Zarhi, Texas

2008 Poerschke/Bucko,

2001 Caradima / Madden, Texas A&M; Williams / Nuerohr, Baylor 2000 Blue / Crowell, Texas 1999 Martin / Guiet, Texas 1998 Jooste / Hodge, Baylor 1997 Kudrnac / Dvoracek, Okla. State

2007 Bain/Pollock, Texas A&M McKenzie/Kucera, Oklahoma 2006 Chavarria / Garrison, Oklahoma, Burmistrau / Bohunicky, Okla. State 2005 Kokta / Poerschke, Baylor 2004 Byrnes / Van Elden, Okla. State 2003 Haney / Stroer, Texas 2002 Becker / Papp, Baylor

Year Player, School

2002 Mills / Rivera, Nebraska 2001 Simon / Kloppert, Texas 2000 Bates / Krepelka, Okla. State 1999 Horan / Skube, Texas A&M 1998 Michalsky / Gajdzik, Baylor 1997 Bates / Chiller, Okla. State

No. 3 Champion Year Player, School

2008 Kutrovsky/Zavala, Texas 2007 Wooten/Ocvirk, Texas A&M Puchkarov/Petrov, Okla. State 2006 Hunter/Kovacic, Texas Tech 2005 Bain / Makowski, Texas A&M 2004 Gregg / Velicka, Oklahoma 2003 Lovrak / Marin, Baylor 2002 Marin / Neurohr, Baylor 2001 Hubbell / Skube, Texas A&M 2000 Michalsky / Papp, Baylor 1999 Blue / Brasington, Texas

2001 Davis / Newport, Texas A&M 2000 Jooste / Gajdzik, Baylor 1999 Crowell / Hawk, Texas 1998 Bates / Chiller, Okla. State 1997 Brasington / Allen, Texas

1998 de Mesa / Hubbell, Texas A&M 1997 Erin / Tucker, Kansas

No. 3 Runner-Up Year Player, School

2002 Hood / Jovanovic, Colorado 2001 Magallan / Metzler, Kansas 2000 Stroer / Krepelka, Okla. State 1999 Blackeney / Echagaray, Kansas 1998 Howarth / Russo, Okla. State 1997 Stearns / Blue, Texas

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2000 Shuon Madden, Texas A&M 1999 Johann Jooste, Baylor 1998 Pavel Kudrnac, Okla. State 1997 Pavel Kudrnac, Okla. State

No. 2 Champion Year Player, School

A l l - T i m e B i g 1 2 S ta n d i n gs 2003

2008 Place Team

1 T. Texas 1T. Baylor 3T. Oklahoma State 3T. Texas Tech 5. Texas A&M 6. Oklahoma 7. Nebraska

Big 12

All

5 - 1 5 - 1 4 - 2 4 - 2 2 - 4 1 - 5 0 - 6

24 - 6 25 - 9 17 - 10 20 - 6 13 - 12 11 - 13 10 - 16

Place Team

1. Baylor* 2. Texas 3. Oklahoma State 4. Texas A&M 5. Texas Tech 6. Colorado 7. Nebraska 8. Oklahoma

2000

Big 12

All

7 - 0 6 - 1 5 - 2 4 - 3 3 - 4 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6

28 - 2 19 - 7 18 - 5 23 - 10 13 - 8 6 - 16 10 - 11 14 - 10

Place Team

1. Baylor 2. Texas A&M* 3. Texas 4. Kansas 5. Oklahoma State 6. Texas Tech 7. Oklahoma 8. Colorado 9. Nebraska

2007 Place Team

Big 12

All

1. Baylor 2T. Oklahoma State 2T. Texas 4T. Nebraska 4T. Oklahoma 4T. Texas Tech

6 - 0 4 - 2 4 - 2 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4

28 - 4 19 - 5 20 - 9 9 - 11 20 - 9 14 - 10

7. Texas A&M

1 - 5

15 - 12

2006

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Place Team

1. Baylor 2. Texas 3. Colorado 4T. Oklahoma State 5T. Texas A&M 6. Texas Tech 7. Oklahoma 8. Nebraska

Big 12

All

6 - 1 6 - 1 5 - 2 4 - 3 4 - 3 2 - 5 1 - 6 0 - 7

25 - 7 26 - 4 20 - 9 17 - 6 16 - 11 13 - 11 14 - 12 10 - 13

2005 Place Team

1. Baylor* 2. Texas A&M 3. Oklahoma State 4. Texas Tech 5. Texas 6. Oklahoma 7. Colorado 8. Nebraska

Big 12

All

7 - 0 5 - 2 5 - 2 5 - 2 2 - 5 2 - 5 2 - 5 0 - 7

33 - 1 17 - 9 22 - 7 25 - 4 13 - 10 17 - 7 9 - 15 9 - 15

1. Baylor* 2. Texas 3. Texas A&M 4. Oklahoma State 5. Texas Tech 6. Colorado 7. Nebraska 8. Oklahoma

Big 12

All

7 - 0 6 - 1 5 - 2 3 - 4 3 - 4 2 - 5 2 - 5 0 - 7

27 - 2 23 - 4 22 - 7 11 - 8 14 - 11 12 - 11 10 - 12 10 - 12

Place Team

1. Texas A&M* 2. Baylor 3. Texas 4. Oklahoma State 5. Kansas 6. Nebraska 7. Colorado 8. Texas Tech 9. Oklahoma

1. Baylor* 2. Texas A&M 3. Texas 4. Oklahoma State 5. Oklahoma 6. Texas Tech 7. Colorado 8. Nebraska

23 - 6 24 - 6 20 - 7 10 - 12 11 - 8 9 - 12 13 - 12 9 - 10 5 - 11

Big 12

All

1. Texas* 2. Baylor 3. Texas A&M 4. Nebraska 5. Texas Tech 6. Kansas

8 - 0 7 - 1 6 - 2 4 - 4 4 - 4 3 - 5

25 - 6 25 - 4 15 - 7 10 - 12 15 - 10 12 - 9

7. Oklahoma 8. Colorado 9. Oklahoma State

2 - 6 1 - 7 1 - 7

13 - 15 10 - 12 9 - 12

Place Team

Big 12

All

8 - 0 6 - 2 6 - 2 5 - 3 5 - 3 3 - 5 2 - 6 1 - 7 0 - 8

27 - 4 12 - 12 18 - 6 13 - 9 15 - 11 9 - 14 12 - 11 7 - 15 1 - 12

1. Texas 2. Texas A&M* 3. Oklahoma State 4. Baylor 5. Colorado 6. Kansas 7. Oklahoma 8. Texas Tech 9. Nebraska 10. Missouri

Place Team

1. Texas* 2. Kansas 3. Colorado 4. Oklahoma State 5. Oklahoma Texas Tech 7. Texas A&M 8. Baylor 9. Nebraska 10. Missouri

Big 12

All

9 - 0 8 - 1 7 - 2 6 - 3 4 - 5 4 - 5 3 - 6 3 - 6 1 - 8 0 - 9

19 - 5 16 - 6 18 - 6 16 - 7 16 - 7 11 - 12 8 - 13 12 - 11 9 - 14 2 - 16

Big 12

All

8 - 1 7 - 2 7 - 2 7 - 2 5 - 4 4 - 5 4 - 5 2 - 7 1 - 8 0 - 9

24 - 5 19 - 6 17 - 6 15 - 9 12 - 12 10 - 15 13 - 11 11 - 15 13 - 12 1 - 14

B ig 12 To u rn a m e n t Cham p ion s 2008..............Okla. State 2007..............Baylor 2006..............Baylor 2005..............Baylor 2004..............Baylor 2003..............Baylor 2002..............Baylor 2001..............Texas A&M 2000..............Texas A&M 1999..............Texas 1998..............Texas A&M 1997..............Texas

In 2001, the Aggies won the regular season Big 12 Champion-

2004 Place Team

8 - 0 7 - 1 6 - 2 5 - 3 4 - 4 3 - 5 2 - 6 1 - 7 0 - 8

1998

2001 Place Team

All

1999

2002 Place Team

1997

Big 12

All

7 - 0 6 - 1 5 - 2 4 - 3 3 - 4 2 - 5 1 - 6 0 - 7

32 - 2 24 - 9 15 - 12 17 - 6 16 - 7 12 - 12 7 - 16 9 - 13

ship (right) and the postseason Big 12 Tournament Championship. The team’s championship ring is shown. 100

A l l - T i m e S W C Cha m p i o n s Doubles

Year Team Singles

Doubles

1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958

Paul Robinson, TCU Paul Robinson, TCU Paul Robinson, TCU

Robinson/Roditi, TCU Robinson/Roditi, TCU Martinez/Weaver, A&M

Mark Weaver, A&M Anders Eriksson, UT Luis Ruette, TCU Steve Bryan, UT Mike Brown, UA

Eriksson/Phillips, UT Bujan/Ruette, TCU Haygarth/Michulka, UT Ruette/Stolle, TCU Pearl/Thome, Rice

Mike Brown, UA Royce Deppe, UT Kimmo Alkio, A&M Tom Mercer, TCU Johnny Levine, UT Rodney Harmon, SMU Rodney Harmon, SMU Chip Hooper, UA Chip Hooper, UA Jai DiLouie, SMU Nduka Odizor, UH Randy Crawford, TCU Mark Vines, SMU Ross Walker, UH George Hardie, SMU George Hardie, SMU John Gardner, SMU Harold Solomon, Rice Mike Estep, Rice Tico Carrero, Rice John Pickens, Rice Butch Seewagen, Rice Ted Gorski, UT Jim Parker, Rice Jerry Walters, UT Jim Parker, Rice Tomy Howorth, SMU Paul Como, Rice Paul Como, Rice Ronnie Fisher, Rice Ronnie Fisher, Rice

Chandler/Horne, Baylor Beckman/Deppe, Texas Melville/Taylor, Rice Beckman/Deppe, UT Evernden/Serret, UA Doohan/Serret, UA Pate/Richter, TCU Dowlen/Odizor, UH Doohan/Hightower, UA Curren/Denton, UT Curren/Plock, UT Curren/Plock, UT Bartzen Jr./Crawford, TCU Ogden/Walker, UH Merry/Ogden, UH Merry/Ogden, UH Hardie/Vann, SMU Guerry/Solomon, Rice Berman/Estep, Rice Faust/Ragland, A&M Pickens/Seewagen, Rice Hamilton/Seewagen, Rice Seewagen/Travis, Rice Parker/Pickens, Rice Barker/Rojas, A&M Parker/Scunk, Rice Allison/Sutherland, Tech Howorth/Wolff, SMU Howorth/Wright, SMU Fisher/Foust, Rice Fisher/Foust, Rice

Giammalva/Keeton, UT Giammalva/Snyder, UT Giammalva/Hernandez, UT Hernandez/Springer, UT Hernandez/Springer, UT Harris/Oates, UT Harris/Oates, UT Harris/Turpin, Rice Goldfarb/Kelley, UT Curtis/Harris, Rice Curtis/Match, Rice Chew/Mabry, UT Blanton/McCarter, UT Hickman/Kelley, UT Driver/Hickman, UT Morris/Rodgers, Rice Morris/Rodgers, Rice Morris/Rodgers, Rice Guernsey/Morris, Rice Kamrath/Weller, UT Franklin/Kamrath, UT Franklin/Weller, UT Pease/Weltens, UT Buxby/Weltens, UT Kamrath/Williams, UT Kamrath/Williams, UT Barnes/Kamrath, UT Barnes/Taylor, UT Barnes/Bell, UT Bell/Key, UT Barr/Estep, SMU Love/Mather, UT Mather/Thalheimer, UT Thalheimer/White, UT Thalheimer/Chandler, UT Gregory/White, UT Drumwright/Granger, UT Gregory/White, UT Granger/Greer, UT Granger/Greer, UT Greer/Jones, UT Bonham/Monnett, OU

TCU Texas Texas A&M (tie) Texas (tie) TCU (tie) Texas TCU TCU Texas Arkansas (tie) TCU (tie) Arkansas SMU SMU SMU Arkansas SMU SMU Arkansas Arkansas SMU SMU Texas Houston SMU Houston SMU Rice Rice Rice Rice Rice Texas Rice Rice Rice Texas Rice Texas SMU Rice Rice

1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 1920 1919 1918 1917 1916

Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas Texas — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

Sammy Giammalva, UT Sammy Giammalva, UT Sammy Giammalva, UT John Hernandez, UT John Hernandez, UT R.G. DeBerry, A&M Ken Crawford, SMU Ken Crawford, SMU Chick Harris, Rice Bobby Curtis, Rice Sam Match, Rice Clarence Mabry, UT Ken Crawford, SMU John Hickman, UT John Hickman, UT John Hickman, UT Jack R. Rodgers, Rice Bobby Curtis, Rice Frank Guernsey, Rice Frank Guernsey, Rice Bobby Kamrath, UT Lindsey Franklin, UT Wilbur Hess, Rice Martin Buxby, UT Martin Buxby, UT Jake Hess, Rice Bruce Barnes, UT Bruce Barnes, UT Bruce Barnes, UT Berkeley Bell, UT Wilmer Allison, UT Doc Barr, SMU Louis Thalheimer, UT Lewis White, UT Louis Thalheimer, UT Lewis White, UT Charles Drumwright, UT Lloyd Gregory, UT Charles Granger, UT Charles Granger, UT Jimie Greer, UT Eugene Monnett, OU

photo by Brad Marquardt

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Year Team Singles

T e x a s A&M i n t h e N C A A s Team Appearances — Sweet 16 and Elite 8 2005 George P. Mitchell Tennis Center Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas #

1 Baylor 4 • # 16 Texas A&M 0 Sweet 16

2002 Texas A&M Tennis Center Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

(#2) Benedikt Dorsch, BU vs. (#14) Jerry Makowski, A&M..................................................DNF (#18) Benjamin Becker, BU def. (#78) Ante Matijevic, A&M....................................7-6 (5), 6-2 (#50) Lars Poerschke, BU vs. Bryan Wooten, A&M.............................................................DNF (#106) Michal Kokta, BU def. Brett Joelson, A&M....................................................7-6 (5) 6-2 Matija Zgaga, BU def. Mohamed Dakki, A&M............................................................. 6-1, 6-2 Greg Shearer, BU vs. Matt Bain, A&M...............................................................................DNF

Singles

Doubles (Baylor wins the point)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. (#22) Joelson/Matijevic, A&M def. (#2) Dorsch / Zgaga, BU................................................ 8-4 2. (#54) Kokta/Poerschke, BU def. Wooten / Zack Malmgren, A&M....................................... 8-5 3. Becker/Jon Reckewey, BU def. Bain / Makowski, A&M....................................................... 8-5

2004

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. (#18) M. Boeker/Hodge, UGA def. (#15) Cook/Newport, A&M........................................... 8-2 2. Seri/Wagner, UGA vs. From/Skube, A&M..........................................................................DNF 3. N. Boeker/Joseph, UGA def. Bauer/Matijevic, A&M...................................................... 9-8 (4)

3 UCLA 4 • # 24 Texas A&M 1 Sweet 16

2001

Singles

Dan Magill Tennis Center University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

( 13) Lester Cook, A&M def. ( 7) Tobias Clemens, UCLA.............................................. 6-1, 6-2 (#32) Ante Matijevic, A&M vs. (#67) Luben Pampoulov, UCLA...........................................DNF (#60) Chris Lam, UCLA def. Mohamed Dakki, A&M...................................................... 6-4, 6-4 (#63) Alberto Francis, UCLA def. Khaled El Dorry, A&M............................................... 6-4, 6-4 Brett Joelson, A&M vs. (#88) Kris Kwinta, UCLA.................................................................DNF (#107) Philipp Gruendler, UCLA def. Bryan Wooten, A&M.................................... 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 #

Doubles (UCLA wins the point)

2003

(#19) Shuon Madden, A&M vs. (#10) Esteban Carril, TCU..................................................DNF (#43) Trace Fielding, TCU def. (#100) Ryan Newport, A&M.................................... 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 Scott Eddins, TCU def. Keith From, A&M..................................................................... 6-3, 6-4 Dumitru Caradima, A&M vs. Toni Gordon, TCU.................................................................DNF Cody Hubbell, A&M vs. Daniel Wajnberg, TCU..................................................................DNF Jimmy Haney, TCU def. Tres Davis, A&M..................................................................... 6-3, 6-1

Doubles (TCU wins the point)

Dan Magill Tennis Complex University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

1. (#16) Fielding/Haney, TCU def. (#10) Caradima/Madden, A&M.......................................... 8-4 2. Carril/Gordon, TCU def. (#25) Davis/Newport, A&M.......................................................... 8-3 3. (#42) Hubbell/Jarin Skube, A&M vs. Eddins/Petr Koula, TCU.............................................DNF

6 Vanderbilt 4 • # 10 Texas A&M 1 Sweet 16

Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

4 TCU 4 • # 7 Texas A&M 0 Elite 8

Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. (#2) Cook/Matijevic, A&M def. (#7) Francis/Kwinta, UCLA.................................................. 8-5 2. (#27) Guendler/Pampoulov, UCLA def. Zack Malmgren/Marvin Rolle, A&M...................... 8-4 3. Clemens/Chris Surapol, UCLA def. Joelson/Wooten, A&M................................................. 8-6

(#1) Matias Boeker, UGA vs. (#44) Ryan Newport, A&M.....................................................DNF (#25) Brandon Wagner, UGA def. Keith From, A&M................................................6-4, 7-6 (3) Bo Hodge, UGA def. (#125) Lester Cook, A&M............................................................. 6-4, 6-4 (#64) Lesley Joseph, UGA vs. Ante Matijevic, A&M............................................................DNF Adam Seri, UGA def. Jarin Skube, A&M....................................................................... 6-3, 6-4 Khaled El Dorry, A&M def. Nicolas Boeker, UGA.......................................................... 6-2, 6-2

Doubles (Georgia wins the point)

Michael D. Case Tennis Center University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla. #

1 Georgia 4 • # 16 Texas A&M 1 Sweet 16

7 Texas A&M 4 • # 15 LSU 1 Sweet 16

Singles

(#1) Bobby Reynolds, Vandy def. (#13) Ryan Newport, A&M........................................ 6-3, 6-4 (#31) Lester Cook, A&M vs. (#16) Chad Harris, Vandy........................................................DNF (#66) Matt Lockin, Vandy def. (#50) Ante Matijevic, A&M.......................................7-6 (5), 6-2 Khaled El Dorry, A&M def. Scott Brown, Vandy........................................................... 7-5, 6-4 Matt Loucks, A&M vs. Zach Dailey, Vandy.........................................................................DNF Lewis Smith, Vandy def. John Nallon, A&M................................................................ 6-4, 6-4

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

(#19) Shuon Madden, A&M vs. (#12) Ajay Ramaswami, LSU .............................................DNF (#48) Dan Kiernan, LSU def. (#100) Ryan Newport, A&M............................................. 6-2, 6-4 Keith From, A&M def. Jesse Smatt, LSU..................................................................7-6 (4), 6-1 Dumitru Caradima, A&M vs. Sebastian Rutka, LSU.......................................................... DNF Cody Hubbell, A&M def. Sanjin Sadovich, LSU............................................................ 6-0, 6-2 Tres Davis, A&M def. John Gray Pou, LSU.................................................................... 6-4, 6-2

Doubles (Vanderbilt wins the point)

Doubles (A&M wins the point)

1. Brown/Reynolds, Vandy def. (#25) Cook/Newport, A&M................................................... 8-3 2. Harris/Lockin, Vandy def Loucks/Nallon, A&M................................................................... 8-0 3. El Dorry/Matijevic, A&M vs. Dailey/Smith, Vandy.............................................................DNF

1. (#10) Caradima/Madden, A&M vs. (#33) Kiernan/Rutka, LSU............................................DNF 2. (#25) Davis/Newport, A&M def. Mateljan/Ramaswami, LSU.............................................. 8-5 3. (#42) Hubbell/Jarin Skube, A&M def. Sadovich/Smatt, LSU................................................ 8-3

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Team Appearances First and Second Rounds

Dan Magill Tennis Center University of Georgia, Athens, Ga. #

9 Tennessee 4 • # 7 Texas A&M 3 Sweet 16

2008

2000

Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Second Round #9 Baylor 4 def. Texas A&M 2

Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. SMU 1

(#3) Shuon Madden, A&M def. (#24) Mark Parsons, UT............................................... 6-4, 6-3 Dumitru Caradima, A&M def. (#60) Adam Carey, UT............................................ 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 Keith From, A&M def. (#56) Peter Handoyo, UT........................................................... 7-5, 6-3 Paul Padbury, UT def. (#100) Cody Hubbell, A&M........................................................ 6-2, 6-1 Tate Roberts, UT def. Ryan Newport, A&M.......................................................... 7-5, 1-6, 6-2 Mark Fitzpatrick, UT def. Juan Aramburo, A&M.......................................................... 7-5, 6-1

2007 Baylor University, Waco, Texas Second Round #3 Baylor 4 def. Texas A&M 0

Doubles (Tennessee wins the point)

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Rice 2

1. (#6) Caradima/Madden, A&M def. (#52) Fitzpatrick/Podbury, UT....................................... 8-5 2. Carey/Parsons, UT def. From/Skube, A&M......................................................................... 8-4 3. Andy Crews/Handoyo, UT def. Hubbell/Newport, A&M............................................... 9-8 (5)

2006 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

NOTE: in 1999 the NCAA expanded the field from 16 to 64 teams

Second Round Notre Dame 4 def. #16 Texas A&M 2 #

1994

First Round 16 Texas A&M 4 def. Texas-Arlington 0

2005

Courtney Tennis Center University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.

Boise State University, Boise, Idaho #

Duke 4 • Texas A&M 1 1st Round/Sweet 16

Singles

2004

Chris Pressley, Duke def. Mark Weaver, A&M.............................................................. 7-5, 6-4 Rob Chess, Duke def. Blake Arrant, A&M..................................................................... 6-3, 6-4 Peter Ayers, Duke def. Bernardo Martinez, A&M........................................................ 6-3, 6-2 Adam Gusky, Duke def. Eric Horan, A&M.................................................................... 6-2, 6-2 Robbie Krause, A&M led Phillippe Moggio, Duke..................................... 1-6, 4-6, 4-4 (susp.) Ricardo Rodarte, A&M led Jordan Murray, Duke. .................................... 6-3, 4-6, 1-2 (susp.)

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va. Second Round Texas A&M 4 def. #12 Va. Commonwealth 0 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Alabama 0

Doubles (A&M wins point)

2003

1. Martinez/Weaver, A&M def. Ayers/Chess, Duke............................................................9-8(8) 2. Arrant/Horan, A&M def. Sven Koehler/Pressley, Duke....................................................... 8-6 3. Murray/Moggio, Duke def. Chad Raymond/Rodarte, A&M................................................ 8-1

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Second Round Texas A&M 4 def. South Florida 1

1985

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Maryland-BC 0

Henry Feild Stadium University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

2002 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Pepperdine 5 • Texas A&M 3 1st Round/Sweet 16

Second Round Texas A&M 4 def. LSU 0

Singles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

First Round 16 Texas A&M 4 def. Montana State 0

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Southern 0

Grant Connell, A&M def. Dani Leal, Pep. .................................................................... 6-4, 6-1 Kelly Jones, Pep. def. Greg Hill, A&M........................................................................... 6-4, 6-2 Kimmo Alkio, A&M def. Carlos DiLaura, Pep. . ..................................................... 6-3, 7-6, 6-4 Marcel Vos, A&M def. Ed Nagel, Pep. .................................................................. 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 Marty Laurendeau, Pep. def. Mark Smith, A&M......................................................... 6-1, 6-3 Robby Weiss, Pep. def. Dean Goldfine, A&M............................................................... 6-1, 6-2

2001 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Army 0

1999 University of Texas, Austin, Texas Second Round Texas 4 def. Texas A&M 1 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Texas Tech 3

1998 University of Texas, Austin, Texas Finals Southern Methodist 4 def. Texas A&M 3 Semifinals Texas A&M 4 def. Arkansas 3 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Arkansas-Little Rock 0

1997 Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas First Round Texas 5 def. Texas A&M 0

1996 University of Texas, Austin, Texas Semifinals Texas 4 def. Texas A&M 3 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Texas Tech 3

1995 Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Semifinals Texas 4 def. Texas A&M 3 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Arkansas 1

1994 Rice University, Houston, Texas Finals Texas A&M 4 def. Arkansas 3 First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Texas Tech 0 In 1994, the NCAA initiated a regional tournament system to determine 8 of the final 16 teams. Beginning in 1999, the NCAA started us-

Doubles (Pepperdine wins 2 points)

Second Round Texas A&M 4 def. Vanderbilt 0

ing a true 64-team field where first and second

1. DiLaura/Jones, Pep def. Connell/Alkio, A&M............................................................... 6-3, 6-4 2. Hill/Vos, A&M vs. Nagel/Craig Johnson, Pep. ...................................................................DNF 3. Laurndeau/Weiss, Pep. def. Dean Johnson/Goldfine, A&M ....................................... 7-6, 6-4

First Round Texas A&M 4 def. Saint Bonaventure 0

campus site winners advance to the final site for

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Second Round 16 Texas A&M 4 def. Boise State 0

Second Round Texas A&M 4 def. Louisiana-Lafayette 0

T e x a s A&M i n t h e N C A A s Individual Appearances — Sweet 16 and Elite 8 2008

2003

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Round of 64

(#5) Daniel Vallverdu, Miami (Fla.) def. (#25) Conor Pollock, A&M................................ 5-7, 6-3, 6-1

(#17) Daniel Klemetz, MTSU def. (#13) Ryan Newport, A&M................................................ 6-3, 6-3 (#31) Lester Cook, A&M def. (#84) Dustin Taylor, Tulsa.............................................6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3

Round of 32

(#20) Pollock/Austin Krajicek def. (#24) Daniel Buikema/Mathieu Thibaudeau, Ala....... 6-4, 3-6, 6-3

(#2) Benedikt Dorsch, Baylor def. (#31) Lester Cook, A&M.................................................... 7-5, 6-2 (#7) Cook/Ante Matijevic, A&M def. (#23) Michael Duquette/Doug Stewart, Virginia.......... 6-2, 6-1

Round of 16 (#20) Pollock/Austin Krajicek def. (#1) Somdev Devvarman/Treat Huey, Virginia.................. 6-3, 6-4

Round of 16 (#29) Dorsch/Reiner Neurohr, Baylor def. (#7) Cook/Matijevic, A&M.......................6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (5) (Ante Matijevic received an at-large bid to the singles portion, but did not participate.)

Round of 8 (#20) Pollock/Austin Krajicek def. (#14) Drew Eberly/Justin Kronauge, Ohio State......... 4-6, 6-1, 6-3

2002

Round of 4 (#4) Jonas Berg/Erling Tveit, Mississippi def. (#20) Pollock/Austin Krajicek........................... 6-4, 6-4

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas Round of 64 (#44) Ryan Newport, A&M def. Peter Handoyo (2), Tennessee............................................ 6-1, 6-2

2006

Round of 32

Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif.

(#44) Ryan Newport, A&M def. Frantisek Krepelka, Okla. State.................................6-7(0), 6-3, 6-2 (#15) Cook/Newport, A&M def. (#30) Ambert/Combette, Miss. State.................................. 6-4, 6-4

Round of 64

Round of 16

(#42) Patrick Ysern, San Diego def. (#12) Jerry Makowski [9-16 seed], A&M......................... 6-3, 6-3

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

(#25) Brandon Wagner, Georgia def. (#44) Ryan Newport, Texas .................................. 4-6, 6-3, 6-3

2001

2005

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas

Round of 64

(#19) Shuon Madden, A&M def. (#35) James Shortall, Mississippi................................. 3-6, 6-4, 6-3

(#14) Jerry Makowski, A&M def. (#40) Devin Mullings, Ohio State....................................... 6-3, 7-5 (#66) Travis Helgeson, Texas def. (#78) Ante Matijevic, A&M...........................................7-6 (2), 6-3

Round of 32 (#12) Ajay Ramaswami, LSU def. (#19) Shuon Madden, A&M............................................... 6-2, 6-4 (#1) Montgomery/Vahaly, Virginia def. (#10) Caradima/Madden, A&M............................... 6-4, 6-4

Round of 32 (#14) Jerry Makowski, A&M def. (#50) Lars Poerschke, Baylor.........................................7-6 (3), 6-3 (#6) Mark Growcott/Ken Skupski, LSU def. Brett Joelson/Matijevic, A&M.................... 6-1, 3-6, 7-5

2000

Round of 16

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

(#3) Jesse Witten, Kentucky def. (#14) Jerry Makowski, A&M .........................................7-6 (2), 6-1

Round of 64 (#3) Shuon Madden, A&M def. Jason Marshall, Purdue....................................................... 6-4, 6-1

2004

Round of 32

University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.

(#3) Shuon Madden, A&M def. (#36) Brandon Hawk, Texas........................................... 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 (#6) Madden/Caradima, A&M def. (#20) Huss/Kovacs, Auburn.......................... 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (7)

Round of 64

Round of 16

(#13) Lester Cook, A&M def. (#47) Claes Lindholm, Mississippi............................................ 6-1, 6-3

(#3) Shuon Madden, A&M def. (#27) Jong-Min Lee, UCLA........................................6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-3 (#6) Madden/Caradima, A&M defaults to Boise State

Round of 32

Round of 8

(#31) Chad Harris, Vanderbilt def. (#13) Lester Cook, A&M..............................................7-6 (5), 7-5 (Lester Cook and Ante Matijevic were seeded No. 2 in doubles, but did not participate.)

(#31) Carlos Drada, Kentucky def. (#3) Shuon Madden, A&M............................................... 6-2, 6-4

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1999

1990

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

University of Southern California, Indian Wells, Calif.

Round of 64

Shuon Madden, A&M def. Matthieu Ballay, Miss. State ............................................... 6-3, 4-6, 6-2

Shaun O’Donovan, A&M def. Bryan Jones, N. Carolina................................................. 4-6, 6-4, 6-2

Round of 32

Hishan Hemeda, Georgia def. Shuon Madden, A&M........................................................... 6-4, 6-4 (Shuon Madden and Dumitru Caradima received an at-large bid to the doubles portion, but did not participate due to injury.)

Jared Palmer, Stanford def. Shaun O’Donovan, A&M........................................................... 6-3, 6-4

1985

1998

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Round of 64

Grant Connell, A&M def. Brenden Burke, Louisville............................................................. 6-1, 6-4 Greg Hill, A&M def. Paul Lobban, Utah.....................................................................6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (6)

Gustavo Marcarcio, Arizona State def. Rafael de Mesa, A&M....................................... 6-4, 4-6, 6-4

Round of 32

Kelly Gullett/Robert Lindstedt, Pepperdine def. Shuon Madden/Carlos Tori, A&M................................................................................. 6-4, 2-6, 6-3

Grant Connell, A&M def. Shelby Cannon, Tennessee........................................................... 6-3, 6-2 Dan Goldie, Stanford def. Greg Hill, A&M............................................................................. 6-1, 6-0 Kimmo Alkio/Connell, A&M def. Baker/Meyers, TCU.................................................... 6-1, 4-6, 7-5

1996

Grant Connell, A&M def. Mark Styslinger, SMU................................................................... 6-3, 6-4 Jones/DiLaura, Pepperdine def. Alkio/Connell, A&M........................................................... 6-0, 6-4

Round of 16

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Round of 8 Mikael Pernfors, Georgia def. Grant Connell, A&M.............................................................. 6-4, 6-0

Round of 64 Ryan Wolters, Stanford def. Blake Arrant, A&M................................................................... 6-0, 6-3

1994

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.

Round of 64 Adam Abele, Purdue def. Grant Connell, A&M.................................................................... 6-4, 6-4 Greg Logan, Utah def. Greg Hill, A&M........................................................................... 2-6, 7-6, 6-2

Round of 64 Jan Hermansson, South Alabama def. Mark Weaver, A&M.................................................. 6-2, 6-3

Round of 32

Kimmo Alkio/Grant Connell, A&M def. Matt Anger/Anthony Emerson, USC....................... 6-2, 6-1

Weaver/Bernardo Martinez, A&M def. Ryan Juinio/Bryan Juinio, Fresno State . ......... 6-3, 6-7, 6-3

Round of 16

Alkio/Connell, A&M def. Kelly Everden/Pat Serret, Ark. . .................................................... 6-3, 6-3

Wayne Black/Jon Leach, USC def. Weaver/Martinez, A&M.................................................. 6-3, 7-5

Round of 8 Allen Miller/Michael Pernfors, Georgia def. Alkio/Connell, A&M........................................ 6-0, 6-4

1993 University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

1982

Round of 64

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Mark Weaver, A&M def. Jon Leach, USC.............................................................................. 7-5, 6-3

Round of 32

Round of 64

Michael Flanagan, Stanford def. Weaver, A&M.................................................................... 6-4, 6-3

Mike DePalmer, Tennessee def. Brian Joelson, A&M..................................................... 6-2, 2-6, 6-2

Round of 16

Round of 32

Juha Pesola/Mike Wesbrooks, LSU def. Weaver/Bernardo Martinez, A&M.................. 6-2, 5-7, 6-4

Jeff Arons/Scott Davis, Stanford def. Tom Judson/Joelson, A&M......................................... 6-2, 6-1

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1984

A l l - T i m e O ppo n e n ts Big 12 Conference Opponents B ay l o r

23-15

1978.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986............................... L 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1997.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999............................... L 2000............................... L 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002............................... L 2002............................... L 2003............................... L 2003............................... L 2004............................... L 2004............................... L 2005............................... L 2005............................... L 2006.............................. W 2007............................... L 2007............................... L 2008............................... L 2008............................... L

Colorado

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

11-4 1992............................... L 1996.............................. W 1997............................... L 1998............................... L 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006............................... L

Ka n s a s

5-4 1996............................... L 1997............................... L 1997............................... L 1998.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 1999............................... L 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W

Missouri

2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007............................... L 2008.............................. W

Oklahoma

20-2 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1997............................... L 1998.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007............................... L 2008.............................. W

Oklahoma Stat e

Texas Tech

14-9

37-5

1980.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1987............................... L 1987.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1997............................... L 1998.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003............................... L 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2005............................... L 2006............................... L 2006............................... L 2007............................... L 2007............................... L 2008............................... L

1978.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989............................... L 1990.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991............................... L 1992.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1997............................... L 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005............................... L 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W 2008............................... L 2008.............................. W

Texas

3-0

10-38

1997.............................. W 1997.............................. W 1998.............................. W

Nebraska

13-1 1990.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1997.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W

1991............................... L 1991.............................. W 1992............................... L 1992............................... L 1993............................... L 1993............................... L 1994............................... L 1995............................... L 1996............................... L 1996.............................. W 1996............................... L 1997............................... L 1997............................... L 1998............................... L 1998.............................. W 1999............................... L 1999............................... L 2000.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001............................... L 2001.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002............................... L 2002............................... L 2002.............................. W 2003............................... L 2003............................... L 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006............................... L 2007............................... L 2008............................... L 2008............................... L 2008............................... L

(Since 1978)

Non-Conference Opponents Abilene Christian

B a l l Stat e

9-0

1994.............................. W

1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W

A l aba m a

6-0 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W

Arizona

2-0 1981.............................. W 1993.............................. W

Arizona Stat e

0-1 1991............................... L

Arkansas

8-20 1978............................... L 1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1980............................... L 1981............................... L 1982............................... L 1983............................... L 1984............................... L 1984............................... L 1985............................... L 1986............................... L 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1988............................... L 1988............................... L 1989............................... L 1989............................... L 1989............................... L 1990............................... L 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993............................... L 1994............................... L 1994.............................. W 1995............................... L 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1998.............................. W

Arkansas L i tt l e R o c k

6-0 1981.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1998.............................. W

Army

1-0 2000.............................. W

Auburn

2-2 1982.............................. W 1983............................... L 1991............................... L 2002.............................. W

A u s t i n P e ay

1-0 1981.............................. W

106

1-0 B o i s e Stat e

3-1 2002.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006............................... L 2008.............................. W

Brigham Young

1-0 1990.............................. W

Ea s t T e x a s Stat e

1-0

4-0

1981.............................. W

1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W

Florida I n T e r n at i o n aL

1-0 1996.............................. W

Florida

3-1 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003............................... L

California

3-2 1985.............................. W 1986............................... L 2004.............................. W 2004............................... L 2005.............................. W

UC Irvine

2-1 1984............................... L 1992.............................. W 2000.............................. W

UCLA

0-4 1985............................... L 2001............................... L 2004............................... L 2007............................... L

U C Sa n ta B a r ba r a

1-0 1994.............................. W

Centenary

1-0 2000.............................. W

Clemson

3-6 1978............................... L 1980............................... L 1981............................... L 1982............................... L 1983............................... L 1992............................... L 1993.............................. W 1995.............................. W 2008.............................. W

Columbia

Florida Stat e

4-7 1988.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1997............................... L 1999............................... L 2000............................... L 2001............................... L 2003............................... L 2004............................... L 2006.............................. W 2007............................... L

6-2

Indiana 1988............................... L 1989.............................. W 1990............................... L 1991.............................. W 2008.............................. W

Furman

1-0 1979.............................. W

Georgia

0-2 1986............................... L 2002............................... L

Georgia Tech

2-0

3-2

Kentucky

2-0 1983.............................. W 1986.............................. W

La m a r

8-0 1978.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 2004.............................. W

1990.............................. W 2006.............................. W

LouisianaLa f a y e tt e

Ha r d i n Simmons

4-0 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1985.............................. W

Ha r va r d

1-3 1986............................... L 1987.............................. W 1990............................... L 1995............................... L

1-0 Ha w a i i

Duke

1994.............................. W 2007.............................. W

1982............................... L 1984.............................. W 1987............................... L 1989............................... L 1994............................... L 1998............................... L 1999............................... L 2000............................... L 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004............................... L 2004............................... L 2005............................... L 2006............................... L 2007............................... L 2008.............................. W

Illinois

1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995............................... L 2006.............................. W 2008............................... L

2007.............................. W

5-12

Houston B apt i s t

2-0

Houston

5-8 1978............................... L 1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1979............................... L 1980............................... L 1980.............................. W 1981............................... L 1982.............................. W 1983............................... L 1984............................... L 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987.............................. W

16-3

Louisiana Stat e

9-11 1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1980.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984............................... L 1988............................... L 1989............................... L 1998............................... L 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W

2004............................... L 2005............................... L 2007............................... L 2008............................... L

Louisiana Tech

4-0 1980.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W

Louisville

1-0 2008.............................. W

Ma r y l a n d

1-0 1987.............................. W

Ma r y l a n d B a lt i m o r e C o .

1-0 2003.............................. W

McLennan CC

1-0 1982.............................. W

McNeese Stat e

2-1 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1988............................... L

Miami (Fla.)

7-3 1989............................... L 1991............................... L 1996.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003............................... L 2004.............................. W

Michigan

Michigan Stat e

2-0 1986.............................. W 2007.............................. W

M i n n e s o ta

2-2 1994.............................. W 1995............................... L 2005.............................. W 2006............................... L

M i s s i s s i pp i

3-1 1982.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1991............................... L 2003.............................. W

M i s s i s s i pp i Stat e

0-1 1998............................... L

Northern Arizona

Sa i n t Edward’s

South Florida

Texas A&M-CC

1-0

6-0 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W

1997............................... L 2000.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W 2008............................... L

TCU

Tyler JC

1-1

1-0

3-0

2003.............................. W

1997............................... L 1999.............................. W

2003.............................. W

1978.............................. W 1979.............................. W 2007.............................. W

S . W. T e x a s

M o n ta n a Stat e

2-0 1992.............................. W 2005.............................. W

M u r r a y Stat e

N o t r e Da m e

3-2 1991............................... L 1999.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2006............................... L

O h i o Stat e

1-0

2-0

1990.............................. W

1996.............................. W 1999.............................. W

UNLV

2-0 1987.............................. W 1994.............................. W

N e va d a

1-0

5-3 1982.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1993............................... L 1993............................... L 1995............................... L 2007.............................. W

N i c h o l l s Stat e

1-0 2006.............................. W

North Carolina

8-1 1982.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987............................... L 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W

North Carolina Stat e

2-0 1982.............................. W 1997.............................. W

N.E. Louisiana

9-3 1982.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986............................... L 1988............................... L 1989.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W

North Texas

11-0 1978.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W

Memphis

Northwestern

1-0

1980.............................. W

1995.............................. W

3-0 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W

Sa n D i e g o

1-1 1988.............................. W 1989............................... L

Oklahoma City

5-0 1978.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W

1992.............................. W

New Mexico

Sa m H o u s t o n

Old Dominion

1-0 2008.............................. W

Oral Roberts

1-0 1980.............................. W

Oregon

1-0 2003.............................. W

Sa n D i e g o Stat e

1-0 1981.............................. W

South A l aba m a

3-1 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996............................... L 2000.............................. W

South Carolina

1-3 1984.............................. W 1986............................... L 1989............................... L 1991............................... L

S.E. Louisiana P e pp e r d i n e

3-8 1985............................... L 1985............................... L 1992............................... L 1998.............................. W 1999............................... L 2000.............................. W 2002............................... L 2003.............................. W 2005............................... L 2006............................... L 2008............................... L

Prairie View A&M

2-0 2005.............................. W 2006.............................. W

Rice

28-4 1978.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1979.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989............................... L 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993............................... L 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1997.............................. W 1998.............................. W 1999.............................. W 2000.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002............................... L 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2007.............................. W 2008............................... L

17-0 1979.............................. W 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1998.............................. W

3-0 1984.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W

Southern

1-0 2002.............................. W

Southern California

1-4 1985............................... L 1987............................... L 2005.............................. W 2005............................... L 2007............................... L

Southern Illinois

1-0 1979.............................. W

SMU

14-15 1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1979............................... L 1980.............................. W 1980............................... L 1981............................... L 1982............................... L 1983............................... L 1984............................... L 1984............................... L 1985............................... L 1985............................... L 1986............................... L 1987............................... L 1988.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1990............................... L 1991.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1998............................... L 2008.............................. W

107

Sta n f o r d

0-2 1985............................... L 2003............................... L

Sa i n t B o n av e n t u r e

1-0 2001.............................. W

St e p h e n F. Austin

6-0 1978.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W

Tennessee

1-2 1984.............................. W 1993............................... L 2000............................... L

TexasArlington

3-0 1989.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W

Texas-El Paso

5-0 1988.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1996.............................. W

Texas-Pan Am

12-2 1978............................... L 1980............................... L 1980.............................. W 1981.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2005.............................. W 2007.............................. W

TexasSa n A n t o n i o

10-0 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2007.............................. W

10-31 1978............................... L 1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1979............................... L 1980............................... L 1981............................... L 1982............................... L 1983............................... L 1983............................... L 1984.............................. W 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1987............................... L 1987............................... L 1988............................... L 1989............................... L 1989............................... L 1990............................... L 1991............................... L 1991............................... L 1992............................... L 1993............................... L 1993............................... L 1994.............................. W 1994............................... L 1995............................... L 1995............................... L 1995............................... L 1996............................... L 1996............................... L 1997............................... L 1998.............................. W 2000............................... L 2001.............................. W 2001............................... L 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004............................... L 2006............................... L 2007.............................. W 2008.............................. W

1-0 2004.............................. W

Uta h

1-0 1985.............................. W

V a n d e r b i lt

2-1 1993.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2003............................... L

Virginia

0-2 2005............................... L 2006............................... L

Virginia Commonw e a lt h

2-0 2000.............................. W 2004.............................. W

Virginia Tech

1-1 1993............................... L 1994.............................. W

Wa k e F o r e s t

7-1

2001.............................. W

1982.............................. W 1989.............................. W 1991.............................. W 1992.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1995.............................. W 1997............................... L 2008.............................. W

Trinity

Wa s h i n g t o n

Texas W e s l e ya n

1-0

12-10

2-0

1978............................... L 1979............................... L 1980............................... L 1981............................... L 1982............................... L 1983............................... L 1984............................... L 1985............................... L 1985.............................. W 1986.............................. W 1986............................... L 1987.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1988.............................. W 1989............................... L 1990.............................. W 1991.............................. W 2001.............................. W 2002.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2004.............................. W 2005.............................. W

1981.............................. W 2008.............................. W

Tulane

3-0 1995.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1997.............................. W

Tulsa

13-2 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1987.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1996.............................. W 1996.............................. W

West Texas A&M

2-0 1978.............................. W 1984.............................. W

W i c h i ta Stat e

6-3 1981............................... L 1981............................... L 1982.............................. W 1983.............................. W 1984.............................. W 1987............................... L 1988.............................. W 2003.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W

Wisconsin

1-0 1993.............................. W

Wisconsin G r e e n B ay

1-0 1994.............................. W

Ya l e

1-0 1984.............................. W

A &M TENNIS HISTORY

8-4 1979............................... L 1981............................... L 1982.............................. W 1986............................... L 1986.............................. W 1990.............................. W 1993.............................. W 1994.............................. W 1995............................... L 1996.............................. W 2006.............................. W 2007.............................. W

Middle Tenn. Stat e

Y e a r - by - Y e a r R e s u l ts 1978

1979

Coach Richard Barker

1980

Coach David Kent

Record ............. 9-12 (SWC 3-5)

Record .......... 11-11 (SWC 3-5)

Record ............. 19-8 (SWC 4-4)

W L W W L W W L L L W W W W L L L L L L L

Stephen F. Austin .....................9-0 Houston....................................1-8 Lamar .......................................7-2 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-4 Louisiana State..........................0-9 St. Edwards...............................9-0 West Texas................................5-4 Southern Methodist . ...............1-8 Texas Christian..........................2-7 Arkansas . .................................3-6 North Texas ..............................9-0 Baylor .......................................8-1 Rice ..........................................7-2 Texas Tech ................................9-0 Clemson ...................................4-5 Arkansas . .................................0-9 Trinity........................................0-9 Houston....................................1-8 Texas.........................................2-7 Pan American............................0-9 Texas Christian..........................1-8 SWC Tournament - 6th Place

W W W L W W W L L L W W L W W L L L W L L L

North Texas ..............................9-0 Rice ..........................................5-3 St. Edwards...............................9-0 Trinity........................................0-9 Southwest Texas . .....................6-3 S.W. Louisiana ..........................8-1 Furman......................................8-1 Southern Methodist . ...............0-9 Houston....................................4-5 Texas Christian..........................1-8 Baylor .......................................8-1 Rice ..........................................5-4 Louisiana State..........................3-6 Southern Illinois........................7-2 North Texas ..............................9-0 Texas.........................................2-7 Southern Methodist . ...............1-8 Texas Christian..........................3-6 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................0-9 Houston....................................2-7 Michigan ..................................4-5 SWC Tournament - 6th Place

W W W W L L W W W W W L W L W L W L W W W L W

Hardin-Simmons.......................9-0 Southwest Texas . .....................9-0 Oral Roberts .............................8-1 Oklahoma..................................6-0 Pan American............................4-5 Trinity........................................1-8 Lamar .......................................6-3 Louisiana State..........................5-4 S.W. Louisiana ..........................9-0 Louisiana Tech . ........................7-2 Oklahoma State........................5-4 Houston....................................2-7 Southern Methodist . ...............6-3 Clemson ...................................3-6 Oklahoma City..........................6-2 Texas.........................................1-8 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................2-7 Rice ..........................................5-4 Baylor .......................................7-2 North Texas ..............................8-1 Southern Methodist . ...............4-5 Memphis State . .......................6-3

L W W W

Texas Christian..........................4-5 Houston....................................7-2 Pan American............................8-1 Lamar .......................................8-1 SWC Tournament - 6th Place

1981 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 19-9 (SWC 3-5)

W W W W W W L W W W W L W L W W

Hardin-Simmons.......................9-0 North Texas ..............................8-1 East Texas State ........................8-1 Stephen F. Austin .....................8-1 S.W. Louisiana ..........................6-3 Washington...............................9-0 Trinity........................................0-9 Austin Peay ..............................7-2 Baylor .......................................9-0 Southwest Texas . .....................5-4 Ark.-Little Rock..........................8-1 Clemson ...................................3-6 San Diego State ........................5-2 Wichita State . ..........................3-6 Michigan ..................................6-3 Oklahoma..................................6-3

L W W L L L W L W W W L

(Since 1978)

Wichita State . ..........................3-6 Arizona .....................................5-4 Oklahoma City..........................9-0 Southern Methodist . ...............2-7 Texas.........................................4-5 Texas Christian..........................4-5 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................1-8 Pan American............................8-1 Lamar .......................................9-0 Rice ..........................................8-1 Houston....................................3-5 SWC Tournament - 5th Place

1982 Coach David Kent

Record ............ 22-8 (SWC 4-4)

W W W W W L L W

McLennan C.C. .........................8-1 Houston Baptist .......................8-1 Sam Houston State . .................6-0 Stephen F. Austin .....................9-0 Southwest Texas . .....................9-0 Trinity........................................2-7 S.W. Louisiana ..........................3-6 Mississippi . ..............................8-1

A l l - T i m e A & M C o ac h e s A &M TENNIS HISTORY

Spot Thomas … 1921; 1923-32 SWC Year W-L Pct. Finish

1934 A.R. Cahn … 1922

Dr. John P. Abbott … 1935-37

Dr. W.F. Weekes … 1938

SWC Year W-L Pct. Finish

Omar Smith 1960-74

Richard Barker 1975-78

David Kent 1979-96

Year W-L Pct.

Manning Smith … 1939-46 B12 Finish

Year W-L Pct.

B12 Finish

W.M. Dowell 1947-57

Record .......133-173 (.435) 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

16 - 20 11 - 19 13 - 17 18 - 12 24 - 6 17 - 13 8 - 22 8 - 22 9 - 21 9 - 21

.444 .367 .433 .600 .800 .567 .267 .267 .300 .300

4th 5th 4th 3rd 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 5th 5th

Beau Bell 1948-49

Record ...........14-56 (.200) 1958 1959

8 - 28 6 - 28

.222 .176

6th 6th

Tim Cass 1997-2006

Steve Denton 2007-Present

Record .......275-302 (.477)

Record ...........45-49 (.470)

Record .......316-161 (.662)

Record .........196-84 (.700)

Record............28-24 (.539)

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974

1975 1976 1977 1978

1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006

2007 2008

12 - 24 4 - 32 10 - 26 14 - 22 29 - 7 17 - 19 30 - 6 12 - 24 11 - 25 21 - 15 14 - 22 23 - 19 27 - 15 27 - 22 24 - 24

.333 .111 .278 .389 .806 .472 .833 .333 .306 .583 .389 .548 .643 .551 .500

5th 7th 6th 4th 2nd 4th 2nd 5th 6th 4th 5th 4th 4th 4th 5th

13 - 7 13 - 13 10 - 15 9 - 14

.650 .500 .400 .391

5th 7th 7th 6th

108

11 - 11 19 - 8 17 - 9 22 - 8 22 - 9 24 - 10 21 - 10 17 - 12 16 - 8 15 - 8 9 - 14 18 - 7 17 - 10 17 - 6 14 - 10 23 - 4 14 - 10 20 - 7

.500 6th .704 6th 5th .654 5th .733 5th .710 4th .706 4th .677 4th .586 4th .667 4th .652 .391 7th 4th .720 3rd .588 .738 T-2nd .583 T-3rd .852 T-1st 3rd .583 3rd .741

9 - 15 19 - 6 15 - 7 24 - 6 27 - 4 22 - 7 23 - 10 24 - 9 17 - 9 16 - 11

.375 .760 .682 .800 .871 .759 .697 .727 .653 .593

T-6th T-2nd 3rd 2nd 1st 3rd 4th 2nd T-2nd T-4th

15-12 13-12

.556 .520

7th 5th

W W W W W W W W W W W L W W W L W W L L W L

Oklahoma State........................6-1 N.E. Louisiana . .........................9-0 Baylor .......................................9-0 Tulsa..........................................7-2 Oklahoma..................................7-2 Clemson ...................................1-8 Michigan ..................................5-4 Wichita State . ..........................5-3 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-2 Texas Tech ................................8-1 North Carolina . ........................5-4 Duke..........................................3-6 North Carolina State.................6-3 Wake Forest .............................6-3 Houston....................................8-1 Texas Christian..........................2-7 Auburn......................................5-4 New Mexico..............................9-0 Southern Methodist . ...............3-6 Arkansas . .................................2-7 Rice ..........................................7-2 Texas.........................................4-5

L W W W L W W L W W W W L W L W L L

Arkansas . .................................1-6 North Carolina . ........................5-4 Pan American............................9-0 South Carolina..........................6-3 California-Irvine .......................4-5 Yale . .........................................7-2 Tennessee.................................5-4 Trinity........................................4-5 Oklahoma City..........................8-1 Baylor .......................................8-1 Texas Christian..........................7-2 New Mexico..............................7-2 Arkansas . .................................2-7 Texas Tech ................................9-0 Texas.........................................2-7 Rice ..........................................9-0 Houston....................................4-5 Southern Methodist . ...............2-7 SWC Tournament - 4th Place

1985

SWC Tournament - 5th Place

Coach David Kent

1983 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 22-9 (SWC 3-5) W W W W W W L W W W W W W L W L L W W W W W L W W L W L L L W

Hardin-Simmons.......................9-0 Texas-San Antonio . ..................9-0 McNeese State..........................9-0 Stephen F. Austin .....................9-0 Lamar .......................................9-0 S.W. Louisiana ..........................6-3 Trinity........................................1-8 Southwest Texas . .....................9-0 North Texas ..............................5-1 Louisiana State..........................6-3 Sam Houston State . .................9-0 Tulsa..........................................5-4 Wichita State . ..........................6-3 Clemson ...................................1-5 Louisiana State..........................5-2 Texas Christian..........................2-5 Auburn......................................4-5 Houston Baptist .......................7-2 Oklahoma City..........................7-2 Kentucky...................................7-2 Florida State .............................7-2 Alabama ...................................6-3 Southern Methodist . ...............1-8 Louisiana Tech . ........................7-2 Baylor .......................................9-0 Houston....................................2-7 Rice ..........................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................1-8 Texas.........................................4-5 Texas Christian..........................0-9 Texas Tech ................................7-1

W W L W W W W W W L W W W W W W L L L L W W W W L L L W W W

SWC Tournament - 4th Place NCAA Tournament L Pepperdine................................3-5

SWC Tournament - 5th Place

1984 Coach David Kent

Record ........... 24-10 (SWC 4-4)

W W L W W W W L W W W W W W L W

Sam Houston State . .................9-0 Texas-San Antonio . ..................9-0 S.W. Louisiana ..........................1-8 Lamar .......................................9-0 Southwest Texas . .....................7-2 Houston Baptist .......................5-0 Florida State .............................7-2 Louisiana State..........................2-7 S.E. Louisiana ...........................9-0 West Texas................................6-3 Stephen F. Austin .....................7-2 McNeese State..........................7-2 Duke..........................................7-2 Wichita State . ..........................5-4 Southern Methodist . ...............0-6 Alabama ...................................7-2

Houston Baptist .......................8-1 Stephen F. Austin .....................7-1 Stanford....................................2-5 Utah..........................................6-3 Oklahoma State........................6-3 Lamar .......................................9-0 S.W. Louisiana ..........................7-2 Texas-San Antonio . ..................8-1 Southwest Texas . .....................9-0 Trinity........................................4-5 N.E. Louisiana . .........................6-3 Hardin-Simmons.......................9-0 North Carolina . ........................7-2 Alabama ...................................5-4 Trinity........................................6-3 California . ................................5-4 Southern Methodist . ...............4-5 Southern California...................1-8 UCLA.........................................3-6 Pepperdine................................0-9 North Texas ..............................9-0 Louisiana Tech . ........................8-1 Houston....................................9-0 Baylor .......................................9-0 Texas.........................................4-5 Southern Methodist . ...............2-7 Arkansas . .................................4-5 Rice ..........................................7-2 Texas Christian..........................6-3 Texas Tech ................................6-3

1986 Coach David Kent

Record ........... 17-12 (SWC 4-4)

L W W W W W L W W W

Michigan ..................................4-5 Michigan State..........................8-1 Pan American............................8-1 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-4 Southwest Texas . .....................6-0 New Mexico..............................5-4 Wichita State . ..........................5-3 Arizona .....................................5-0 Louisiana Tech . ........................5-2 Texas Tech ................................5-4 SWC Regular Season - 4th Place

SWC Tournament W Rice ..........................................5-3 L Arkansas . .................................0-5 * In 1988, the Southwest Conference began recognizing a regular season champion and a tournament champion.

Coach David Kent

Record ............. 9-14 (SWC 2-5)

L L L L W W W L L L W L W W W L L L L W L W

Trinity........................................2-5 Texas Christian..........................3-5 Miami (Fla.) ..............................1-6 Duke..........................................2-7 Texas-Arlington.........................9-0 North Texas ..............................7-2 Oklahoma..................................5-1 South Carolina..........................3-6 Arkansas . .................................0-5 San Diego..................................1-5 Wake Forest .............................7-1 Louisiana State..........................0-7 Indiana......................................5-4 N.E. Louisiana . .........................5-2 Ark.-Little Rock..........................5-2 Texas.........................................3-6 Rice ..........................................3-6 Texas Christian..........................0-9 Texas Tech ................................3-5 Baylor .......................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................3-6 Southern Methodist . ...............5-4

SWC Regular Season - T-6th Place SWC Tournament L Arkansas . .................................0-5

1990 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 18-7 (SWC 3-4)

W W W L W W W L W W W L L W W L W W W W W W L

Texas-San Antonio . ..................9-0 Murray State.............................9-0 Michigan ..................................6-3 Indiana......................................2-7 Southwest Texas . .....................7-2 Trinity........................................5-3 N.E. Louisiana . .........................5-4 Harvard.....................................3-6 Southern Methodist . ...............5-4 Oklahoma..................................6-0 Nebraska...................................5-1 Arkansas . .................................3-6 Texas.........................................3-6 Brigham Young..........................5-2 Oklahoma..................................5-1 Texas Christian..........................2-7 Baylor .......................................6-0 Georgia Tech ............................6-3 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Rice ..........................................6-3 S.W. Louisiana ..........................7-2 North Texas ..............................9-0 Southern Methodist . ...............4-5

SWC Regular Season - T-6th Place SWC Tournament W Texas Tech ................................5-1 L Texas.........................................1-5

1991 Coach David Kent

Record ........... 17-10 (SWC 4-3)

L L W W W L W W W W W L

Miami (Fla.) ..............................2-5 Arizona State.............................2-5 North Texas ..............................5-2 Texas-San Antonio . ..................7-1 S.W. Louisiana ..........................8-0 Auburn......................................2-5 Southwest Texas . .....................8-0 N.E. Louisiana . .........................9-0 Baylor .......................................9-0 Trinity........................................5-3 Florida State .............................5-1 Mississippi . ..............................4-5

109

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South Carolina..........................3-5 Notre Dame..............................4-5 Wake Forrest.............................7-1 Indiana......................................5-1 New Mexico..............................5-4 Texas-El Paso ............................6-2 Texas Christian..........................1-8 Texas Tech ................................4-5 Rice ..........................................6-3 Texas.........................................2-6 Arkansas . .................................5-3 Southern Methodist . ...............6-1

SWC Regular Season - T-3rd Place SWC Tournament W Southern Methodist . ...............5-1 W Texas.........................................5-0 L Texas Christian..........................2-5

1992 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 17-6 (SWC 5-2)

W W W W W W W W L W L W W W L W W W W L L

Arkansas . .................................5-4 Montana State .........................6-0 Texas-El Paso ............................5-0 Nevada-Reno ...........................5-0 Oklahoma State........................5-4 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-4 Southwest Texas . .....................9-0 N.E. Louisiana . .........................6-3 Colorado...................................3-5 Florida State .............................5-4 Clemson ...................................4-5 Illinois . .....................................5-1 Wake Forrest.............................5-1 Southern Methodist . ...............6-3 Pepperdine................................1-5 California-Irvine .......................5-3 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Baylor .......................................8-1 Rice ..........................................5-4 Texas Christian..........................1-8 Texas.........................................2-6

SWC Regular Season - T-2nd Place SWC Tournament W Texas Tech ................................6-0 L Texas.........................................1-5

1993 Coach David Kent

Record ........... 14-10 (SWC 3-3)

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Arizona .....................................5-2 New Mexico..............................2-5 Southwest Texas . .....................7-0 Arkansas . .................................1-6 Vanderbilt ................................5-2 Ark.-Little Rock..........................5-4 Baylor .......................................3-6 Trinity........................................6-3 Kentucky...................................5-4 South Carolina..........................4-5 California . ................................2-5 N.E. Louisiana . .........................2-5 North Carolina . ........................6-3 Texas.........................................2-7 Michigan ..................................6-3 Georgia.....................................0-6 North Carolina . ........................5-4 Harvard.....................................4-5 Trinity........................................3-5 Texas Tech ................................7-2 Texas Christian..........................6-3 Southern Methodist . ...............1-8 Arkansas . .................................1-8 Rice ..........................................5-4 Houston....................................7-2 SWC Tournament - 4th Place

1987 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 16-8 (SWC 4-3)

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Pan American............................8-1 Tulsa..........................................8-1 Oklahoma..................................6-3 Oklahoma State........................4-5 Trinity........................................8-1 Ark.-Little Rock..........................6-2 Trinity........................................7-2 UNLV.........................................3-2 Wichita State . ..........................6-2 Duke..........................................2-5 Oklahoma State........................5-1 Maryland...................................5-2 Mississippi . ..............................6-2 North Carolina . ........................2-5 Southern Methodist . ...............0-9 Baylor .......................................8-1 Louisiana State..........................0-5 Texas Christian..........................2-5 Harvard.....................................6-2 Texas Christian..........................3-6 Texas Tech ................................8-1 Arkansas . .................................7-2 Rice ..........................................6-3 Texas.........................................2-7 Houston....................................9-0 SWC Tournament - 4th Place

1988 Coach David Kent

Record ............. 15-8 (SWC 4-3)

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North Texas ..............................8-0 Louisiana State..........................0-9 Indiana......................................3-5 Ark.-Little Rock..........................5-4 Oklahoma..................................5-4 Texas-San Antonio . ..................9-0 Southwest Texas . .....................7-2 Trinity........................................5-4 San Diego..................................5-3 N.E. Louisiana . .........................6-2 Arkansas . .................................5-4 McNeese State..........................5-4 Texas-El Paso ............................7-2 Illinois . .....................................7-2 Texas.........................................3-6 Texas Christian..........................3-6 Rice ..........................................5-3 Southern Methodist . ...............6-3 Arkansas . .................................0-9 Baylor .......................................5-4

1994 SWC CHAMPIONS Coach David Kent

Record ............. 23-4 (SWC 5-1)

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Southwest Texas . .....................7-0 Tulsa..........................................7-0 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-2 N.E. Louisiana . .........................6-1 Tulane.......................................5-2 Calif.-Santa Barbara...................6-1 Ball State ..................................4-3 South Alabama..........................4-3 Minnesota.................................4-2 Texas-El Paso ............................6-1 Hawaii.......................................7-0 Wisconsin-Green Bay................7-0 Nevada-Las Vegas.....................5-1 Rice ..........................................4-3 N.E. Louisiana . .........................6-0 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-1 Michigan ..................................4-3 Wisconsin . ...............................4-3

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Record ........... 21-10 (SWC 5-3)

1989

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Clemson ...................................7-0 Texas Christian..........................0-7 Baylor .......................................7-0 Illinois . .....................................7-0 Virginia Tech..............................2-5 Tennessee.................................1-6 Wake Forrest.............................6-0 Texas.........................................2-5 New Mexico..............................3-4 Texas Christian..........................1-6 Southern Methodist . ...............5-2 Rice ..........................................3-4 Texas Tech ................................4-3 SWC Regular Season - 1st Place

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SWC Tournament Southern Methodist . ...............4-0 Texas.........................................1-5 Texas.........................................1-6 Florida State .............................6-1 Arkansas . .................................2-4 Baylor .......................................6-1 Southern Methodist . ...............5-2 Texas Tech ................................6-1 Texas Christian..........................4-3 SWC Regular Season Champions

SWC Tournament W Texas Tech ................................5-1 L Texas Christian..........................2-4

NCAA Region VI Championships W Texas Tech ................................4-0 W Arkansas . .................................4-3 NCAA Championships L Duke..........................................1-4

1995 Coach David Kent

Record ........... 14-10 (SWC 4-2)

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Southwest Texas . .....................7-0 Minnesota.................................1-6 Michigan ..................................3-4 Tulane.......................................4-3 Michigan ..................................6-1 S.W. Louisiana ..........................5-2 New Mexico..............................3-4 Northwestern . .........................4-3 South Alabama..........................4-3 Harvard.....................................3-4 Wake Forrest.............................5-2 Clemson ...................................4-3 Arkansas . .................................3-4 Florida State .............................2-5 Baylor .......................................7-0 Texas.........................................3-4 Southern Methodist . ...............5-2 Rice ..........................................5-2

L Texas Christian..........................0-7 W Texas Tech ................................5-2

SWC Tournament W Texas Tech ................................4-0 L Texas Christian..........................1-4 W Southern Methodist . ...............4-2 NCAA Region VI Championships W Arkansas . .................................4-1 L Texas Christian..........................2-4

1996 Coach David Kent

Record ............ 20-7 (SWC 4-2)

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Nebraska...................................4-0 Texas-El Paso ............................4-3 South Alabama..........................0-7 Tulsa..........................................5-2 Southwest Texas . .....................7-0 Southwest Louisiana ................1-6 Tulane.......................................5-2 Colorado...................................5-1 Tulsa..........................................4-2 Kansas ......................................2-4 Michigan ..................................4-2 Northeast Louisiana .................7-0 Arkansas . .................................6-1 Ohio State ................................6-1 Miami........................................5-2 Florida International.................4-3 Texas Tech ................................4-3 Texas.........................................2-5 Southern Methodist . ...............4-3 Texas Christian..........................1-6 Rice ..........................................4-3 Baylor .......................................7-0

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SWC Tournament W Rice ..........................................4-1 W Texas.........................................4-2 L Texas Christian..........................2-4 NCAA Region VI Championships W Texas Tech ................................4-3 L Texas.........................................3-4

1997 Coach Tim Cass

Record ...........9-14 (Big 12 3-6)

David Kent coached the Aggies for 18 seasons, from 1979-96, and is the all-time winningest coach in school history as he posted a 316-161 record at Texas A&M. At the time of his retirement, Kent became only the ninth Division I-A head coach to record 500 career victories. In his 27 seasons as a head coach, Kent compiled a 516-223 overall record. While he was the A&M mentor, he coached 21 Southwest Conference individual champions, 18 NCAA qualifiers, three All-Americans, and a SWC Championship team in 1994. Kent earned many accolades during his tenure including being named the SWC and Southwest Region Coach of the Year in 1994. His 1985 and 1994 squads each advanced to the NCAA Team Championships. Since his retirement, Kent has been inducted into several Halls of Fame and been very active in the Bryan-College Station community. In 1998, Kent was inducted to the ITAHall of Fame, the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame, and the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame. In 2002, he was inducted to the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame. Kent currently serves as the chairman of the Brazos County Republican Party.

Coach Tim Cass

SWC Regular Season - 3rd Place

Former Head Coach David Kent

1998

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Northeast Louisiana .................3-4 Tulsa..........................................3-4 at Texas Christian......................2-5 Southwestern Louisiana . .........4-3 Michigan State..........................6-1 vs. North Carolina State ...........4-1 vs. Tulane .................................4-2 vs. Middle Tenn. State . ............0-7 vs. Illinois..................................2-5 Wake Forest .............................3-4 Colorado...................................3-4 Southern Methodist . ...............3-4 Nebraska...................................4-3 at Missouri ...............................7-0 at Kansas ..................................3-4 at Rice ......................................5-2 at Oklahoma.............................3-4 at Oklahoma State....................2-5 Baylor .......................................5-2 Texas.........................................1-6 Texas Tech ................................2-4

Big 12 Regular Season - T-6th Place Big 12 Tournament W vs. Missouri ..............................4-0 L vs. Kansas..................................1-4 NCAA Region VI Championships L vs. Texas ...................................0-5

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Record ...........19-6 (Big 12 7-2)

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Abilene Christian . ....................7-0 Rice ..........................................7-0 at Louisiana State......................3-4 Southwest Texas . .....................7-0 at Texas Tech.............................7-0 at Texas ....................................3-4 Pepperdine................................4-1 Miami (Fla.) ..............................6-1 Oklahoma State........................4-3 Missouri ...................................7-0 Oklahoma..................................6-1 Texas Christian..........................5-2 at North Carolina .....................4-3 at Duke......................................2-4 at Colorado...............................2-5 at Nebraska...............................4-3 at Baylor . .................................6-1 at Kansas ..................................7-0 at Mississippi State...................2-5

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Abilene Christian . ....................6-1 at Baylor (#8).............................3-4 Centenary.................................7-0 Alabama ...................................6-1 Pepperdine (#2) ........................4-3 Rice ..........................................4-1 at Texas Tech.............................6-1 at Colorado...............................5-2 TAMU-CC...................................6-0 Tulsa..........................................6-1 at Texas (#13).............................6-1 UC-Irvine ..................................6-1 Oklahoma State........................5-2 Kansas ......................................6-1

Big 12 Regular Season - 2nd Place Big 12 Tournament Champions W vs. Oklahoma ...........................4-0 W vs. Texas (#15)............................4-0 W vs. Baylor (#4) ...........................4-0 NCAA First and Second Round W Army.........................................4-0 W Louisiana Lafayette ..................4-0

Big 12 Regular Season - T-2nd Place

NCAA Sweet Sixteen L vs. Tennessee (#9)......................3-4

Big 12 Tournament W vs. Oklahoma ...........................4-0 W vs. Kansas..................................4-0 W vs. Texas ...................................4-0

2001 BIG 12 REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS

NCAA Region VI Championships W vs. Arkansas-Little Rock.............4-0 W vs. Arkansas..............................4-3 L vs. Southern Methodist............3-4

1999 Coach Tim Cass

Record ...........15-7 (Big 12 6-2)

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Nebraska...................................6-1 Rice ..........................................5-2 at Oklahoma State....................6-1 at Oklahoma ............................6-1 at Miami....................................5-2 Louisiana State..........................6-1 North Carolina . ........................4-0 Duke..........................................0-7 vs. Middle Tennessee State 4-0 vs. Notre Dame ........................5-1 vs. Illinois..................................2-4 Abilene Christian . ....................6-1 Ohio State ................................7-0 Texas Tech ................................5-2 at Pepperdine...........................2-5 Colorado...................................6-1 at Kansas ..................................5-2 Texas.........................................2-5 Baylor .......................................3-4

Big 12 Regular Season - 3rd Place

BIG 12 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Coach Tim Cass

Record .......... 27-4 (Big 12 8-0)

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Texas-Pan American .................7-0 Texas Wesleyan ........................7-0 TAMU-Corpus Christi.................4-2 Trinity........................................6-0 vs. Texas (#17)............................2-4 Louisiana State (#14) ................4-3 vs. Va. Commonwealth (#11) ....4-0 vs. UCLA (#3)..............................3-4 vs. Oklahoma State (#45) . ........4-0 at Florida (#11) .........................5-2 at Miami (#22) ..........................5-2 at Kansas ..................................4-3 TCU (#4) ....................................5-2 Abilene Christian . ....................7-0 Duke (#3) ..................................4-2 Colorado...................................7-0 Rice (#38)...................................4-3 at Oklahoma.............................7-0 at Oklahoma State (#37) ...........5-2 Texas Tech ................................7-0 Illinois (#15)...............................3-4 Texas (#15) ................................7-0 at Baylor (#31)...........................5-2 Nebraska...................................7-0

Big 12 Tournament L Kansas ......................................3-4

Big 12 Regular Season Champions

NCAA First and Second Round W vs. Texas Tech............................4-3 L at Texas ....................................1-4

Big 12 Tournament Champions W vs. Texas Tech............................5-0 W vs. Oklahoma State (#41) . ........4-1 W vs. Texas (#21)............................4-1

2000

NCAA First and Second Round W St. Bonaventure........................4-0 W Vanderbilt (#34).........................4-0

BIG 12 TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS Coach Tim Cass

Record .......... 24-6 (Big 12 7-1)

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at Nebraska...............................6-1 at Illinois (#10)...........................1-6 at North Carolina .....................5-2 at Duke (#3) ..............................3-4 at Texas Christian (#15) .............3-4 Florida (#4)................................5-2 South Alabama (#33) ................5-2 at Louisiana State (#6) ..............2-5 Oklahoma..................................4-3

NCAA Sweet Sixteen W vs. Louisiana State (#15) ...........4-1 NCAA Elite Eight L vs. Tennessee (#4)......................0-4

2002

2004

2006

Coach Tim Cass

Record .......... 22-7 (Big 12 5-2)

Record .......... 24-9 (Big 12 6-1)

Record..........16-11 (Big 12 4-3)

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Texas-Pan American .................7-0 TAMU-Corpus Christi.................7-0 Trinity........................................7-0 at Duke (#9) ..............................4-3 vs. Texas (#16)............................2-4 Auburn (#21) . ...........................4-1 Rice (#43)...................................3-4 Florida (#28)..............................4-3 Abilene Christian . ....................4-0 Boise State ...............................5-1 at LSU (#21)...............................4-2 Oklahoma..................................6-1 Miami (Fla.) (#39)......................4-1 Texas-San Antonio . ..................7-0 Tulsa (#35) ................................5-2 at TCU (#24)...............................4-3 Pepperdine (#11).......................3-4 at Texas Tech.............................4-3 at Colorado...............................6-1 at Texas (#12).............................3-4 at Nebraska...............................7-0 Oklahoma State (#46) ...............5-2 Baylor (#7).................................3-4

Big 12 Regular Season - 3rd Place Big 12 Tournament Finalists W Colorado (#59) ..........................4-0 W Texas (#15) ................................4-3 L Baylor (#7).................................3-4 NCAA First and Second Round W Southern...................................4-0 W LSU (#31)...................................4-0 NCAA Sweet Sixteen L Georgia (#1) ..............................1-4

2003 Coach Tim Cass

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TAMU-Corpus Christi.................7-0 Texas-Pan American .................6-1 Trinity........................................6-0 at Notre Dame (#49) .................5-2 at Illinois (#1).............................3-4 at Duke (#8) ..............................3-4 vs. Duke (#8)..............................2-4 vs. Tulsa (#48)............................4-0 vs. California (#12) ....................4-0 Lamar .......................................7-0 at TCU (#13)...............................3-4 at Nebraska (#75) . ....................7-0 at Colorado...............................5-2 Texas-San Antonio . ..................7-0 Southeastern Louisiana............7-0 at Louisiana State (#17) ............2-5 California (#29)..........................3-4 Abliene Christian . ....................7-0 Miami (Fla.) (#32)......................6-1 Oklahoma (#66) ........................6-1 Tyler JC .....................................5-1 at Tulsa (#49) ............................4-3 Baylor (#2).................................2-5 Rice (#11)...................................4-3 at Texas Tech (#72).....................6-0 at Texas (#30).............................5-2 Oklahoma State (#29) ...............6-1

Big 12 Regular Season - 2nd Place Big 12 Tournament Finalists W Colorado...................................4-0 W Texas Tech (#72).........................4-0 L Baylor (#2).................................0-4

NCAA First and Second Round W Texas-Arlington.........................4-0 L Notre Dame (#18) .....................2-4

NCAA First and Second Round W Alabama (#40)...........................4-0 W Va. Commonwealth (#12)..........4-0 NCAA Sweet Sixteen L UCLA (#3) ..................................1-4

TAMU-Corpus Christi.................7-0 Texas-Pan American .................6-0 Trinity........................................6-0 at Texas (#11).............................2-4 at Florida (#6)............................1-6 at Miami (#42) ..........................3-4 LSU (#23)...................................5-2 Texas-San Antonio . ..................6-1 vs. Mississippi (#5).....................4-3 vs. Illinois (#2) ...........................0-4 vs. Stanford (#7).........................2-4 at Pepperdine (#28) ..................4-3 S.E. Louisiana ...........................7-0 Oregon (#65)..............................7-0 Abilene Christian . ....................7-0 Duke (#7) ..................................5-2 Colorado...................................6-1 Northern Arizona .....................6-0 Wichita State . ..........................7-0 Alabama (#15)...........................6-1 at Rice (#24)...............................4-3 at Oklahoma.............................5-2 at Oklahoma State (#68) ...........3-4 Texas Tech (#64 .........................7-0 TCU (#36) ..................................5-2 Nebraska...................................7-0 at Baylor (#6).............................3-4 Texas (#16) ................................3-4

2005 Coach Tim Cass

Record .......... 17-9 (Big 12 5-2) W W W L W W L L W W L L W W L W W W W L W

Trinity........................................6-1 Texas A&MCorpus Christi (#70) ..............................4-3 Southern Cal (#8).......................4-3 Louisiana State (#10) ................1-4 Minnesota (#49) .......................5-2 at California (#28)......................5-2 Virginia (#2)...............................3-4 Duke (#5) ..................................3-4 Prairie View A&M.....................6-1 Tulsa (#48) ................................7-0 at Pepperdine (#13) ..................1-6 at Southern Cal (#12).................3-4 at Oklahoma (#59) ....................4-3 at Oklahoma State (#11) ...........5-2 Texas Tech (#10).........................3-4 Texas-Pan American .................5-0 Texas-Pan American .................5-0 Colorado (#59) ..........................5-2 Nebraska (#71) . ........................5-2 at Baylor (#1).............................1-6 Texas (#32) ................................5-2

Big 12 Regular Season - 4th Place

Big 12 Regular Season - T-2nd Place

Big 12 Tournament – Semifinals W Texas Tech (#58).........................4-0 L Baylor (#5).................................1-4

Big 12 Tournament – Semifinals W vs. Colorado (#56)......................4-1 L vs. Oklahoma State (#16) . ........2-4

NCAA First and Second Round W Maryland-Baltimore Co............4-0 W South Florida (#43) ...................4-1

NCAA First and Second Round W vs. Montana State (#68)............4-0 W at Boise State (#31) . .................4-0

NCAA Sweet Sixteen L Vanderbilt (#6)...........................1-4

NCAA Sweet Sixteen L Baylor (#1).................................0-4

2007 Coach Steve Denton

Record ........15-12 (Big 12 1-5)

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Michigan State..........................7-0 Texas-San Antonio.....................7-0 UT-Pan American......................7-0 Texas-Arlington.........................6-1 at Illinois (#6).............................1-6 St. Edward’s...............................7-0 Wichita State.............................7-0 at USC (#13)...............................1-6 at UCLA (#6)...............................2-5 at Hawai’i (#75)..........................5-2 vs. Michigan (#22)......................4-3 Duke (#16).................................3-4 Abilene Christian.......................6-1 Columbia...................................6-1 LSU (#13)...................................3-4 Tulsa (#22).................................5-2 New Mexico (#40)......................5-2 at TCU (#74)...............................6-1 Texas Tech (#34).........................5-2 at Baylor (#4).............................2-5 Texas (#15).................................2-4 at Oklahoma (#32).....................1-6 at Oklahoma State (#14)............3-4 Nebraska (#67)...........................3-4

Big 12 Regular Season – 7th Place Big 12 Championship L vs. Oklahoma State (#12)...........1-4 NCAA First and Second Round W vs. Rice (#30)..............................4-2 L at Baylor (#4).............................0-4

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Tim Cass guided the Aggies to unprecedented success during his 10 seasons at the helm from 1997-2006 and is the third all-time winningest coach in school history with a 196-84 record (.700) at Texas A&M. The Aggies advanced to the NCAA Championships each season and advanced to the Sweet 16 during six of his last seven seasons at A&M. He led the Aggies to a Big 12 regular season championship title in 2000 and three postseason league titles in 1998, 2000 and 2001. Under Cass, A&M achieved top 10 national rankings and finished in the top 20 in his last nine years at the school. Cass helped develop the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center and continued the facility’s enhancements which allowed the school to host the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championships in 2002 and 2005. His A&M squads posted an impressive 98-21 record at the Mitchell Tennis Center since opening in the Fall of 1998. He coached six All-Americans at A&M who together earned 14 citations and numerous NCAA singles and doubles qualifiers. Twenty student athletes earned All-Big 12 singles honors, while 10 doubles teams were named All-Big 12. Six of his players were named Big 12 Freshman of the Year or Newcomer of the Year and 28 captured Big 12 Individual Championships under his leadership. Cass currently serves as senior associate athletics director at his alma mater, New Mexico.

2008 Coach Steve Denton

Record ........13-12 (Big 12 2-4)

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Clemson (#30)............................6-1 Boise State (#22)........................4-3 Washington (#37)......................5-2 vs. Texas (#7)..............................0-4 at Tulsa (#25).............................2-5 at LSU (#18)...............................2-5 at Duke (#10).............................4-3 at Florida State (#16).................1-6 Old Dominion (#63)...................4-0 TCU (#29)...................................4-3 Wake Forest (#22)......................4-3 Indiana (#38)..............................5-2

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at Pepperdine (#31)...................2-5 Louisville (#39)...........................5-2 at Texas Tech (#21).....................3-4 Oklahoma (#61).........................4-3 Oklahoma State (#23)................3-4 Baylor (#15)...............................1-6 at Rice (#24)...............................3-4 at Nebraska...............................5-2 at Texas (#7)...............................3-4

Big 12 Regular Season – 5th Place Big 12 Championship W vs. Texas Tech (#16)....................4-3 L vs. Texas (#6)..............................0-4 NCAA First and Second Round W vs. SMU (#40).............................4-1 L at Baylor (#10)...........................2-4

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Former Head Coach Tim Cass

Big 12 Regular Season - T-4th Place Big 12 Tournament L vs. Oklahoma State (#16) . ........2-4

Record......... 23-10 (Big 12 4-3)

at Minnesota.............................3-4 at Boise State ...........................3-4 at Virginia (#6)...........................1-6 at Duke (#10) ............................0-5 vs. Wichita State.......................6-0 at Tulsa......................................4-3 Florida State .............................4-3 Michigan ..................................5-2 Illinois (#2).................................4-1 vs. Nicholls State.......................6-0 at LSU (#25)........................... susp. Abilene Christian . ....................7-0 Georgia Tech (#23).....................5-2 Prairie View A&M.....................6-0 TCU...........................................3-4 Notre Dame (#15) .....................5-1 Oklahoma State .......................3-4 Oklahoma . ...............................7-0 Texas-San Antonio . ..................7-0 at Colorado ..............................2-4 at Nebraska ..............................5-2 Baylor (#4) ................................4-3 at Texas Tech ............................4-3 Pepperdine (#2) ........................3-4 at Texas (#4) ..............................2-5

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Campers stay at a resort-style dorm which features:

Camp Sessions I.......May 31 - June 5 II.......June 7 - 12 III.......June 21 - 26 IV.......June 28 - July 3 V.......July 5 - 10 VI.......July 12 - 17

The Texas A&M Tennis Camp has a 30year tradition of training champions for tennis and for life. Through exposure to top competition and keen tennis minds, we hope to instill a burning desire to become a successful player and person. 112