Gulf South Conference Hall of Fame
School: Valdosta State | Sport: Tennis
Category: Administrator (1972-Present)
Has coached tennis at Valdosta State for more than half a century, leading the men’s program since 1972 and the women’s team since 1976 … Helped the Blazers to three NCAA Division II Men’s Tennis National Champion titles (2006, 2011, 2024) … Has led VSU to a combined 42 appearances in the NCAA postseason—28 times with the men and 14 times with the women … Named GSC Coach of the Year a combined 19 times between both genders—14 for men, 5 for women … Has 16 GSC men’s titles, the most of any coach in conference-history … Twice named ITA Division II Coach of the Year (2000, 2010) with eight combined regional honors between both genders … Has served as a member and as Chair of NCAA Tennis sub-committee and ITA Ranking Committee … Represented GSC and VSU on NCAA Coaches Connection Committee.