Varsity Boys Tennis

Background

• Hometown: Durham, NC
• Education: Bates College '99
• Coaching Experience: 24 Years
• Years at DA: 24 years

Playing Career

• Durham Academy ('92-'96)
• Bates College ('96-'99)

Outside of Coaching

• Hobbies include traveling, sports, a good inspirational book or movie, & being a DA parent!

Career Highlights

• Cumulative record of 333-112 at DA as a coach from 2002-2025
• 13 TISAC championships
• 14x state semifinalists
• 2x state finalists
• 24 All-State players

Coaching Philosophy & Favorite Memory

• Favorite Quote or Coaching Philosophy: "Focus on the journey, not the destination." & "Big time players make big time plays!"
• Favorite DA Memory: In general, I love the energy and excitement that comes with the first and last weeks of each season. The hard work in the off season and eagerness to compete against other teams early in the season to see how we measure up, and then the culmination of grinding through a long season and then pursuing our postseason goals.

Fun Facts

• Favorite Athlete(s)/Team(s): Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Roger Federer, UNC Tar Heels, Carolina Hurricanes, San Francisco 49ers, & Chicago Cubs.
• Go-To Hype Song: It's become a tradition for our team to sing (or try to sing) Sweet Caroline as we roll into every away match parking lot!