Meyers Named Volunteer Assistant Coach
Sep 14, 2016 | Men's Tennis
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas Tennis Hall of Fame member Rick Meyers has been named Texas A&M men's tennis volunteer assistant coach, head coach Steve Denton announced Wednesday.
"I have known Rick for a long time, having competed against each other in our tennis playing days," Denton said. "Rick was a fierce competitor in his day and is known as one of the top coaches in our part of the country. Our team will benefit greatly from the wealth of knowledge and experience he possesses. He is a great addition to our team."
"I've been around a long time and I've always wanted to coach Division I college tennis," Meyers said. "I am honored to have the opportunity to coach at Texas A&M alongside Steve Denton and Kevin O'Shea whom I have always had the utmost respect for. I can't wait to get started working with the team."
Meyers was inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. The Abilene, Texas native was an All-Southwest Conference selection four times at TCU before turning professional and competing in all four Grand Slams. The right-hander competed on the tour for three seasons, reaching as high as No. 280 in the world.
As a volunteer for USTA-Texas and the USTA, he helped develop the current Texas junior tournament format and ranking system. Additionally, Meyers started a professional tournament in his hometown that featured American tennis legends Andre Agassi and Jim Courier. Meyers has taught tennis for the past 34 years, coaching three players currently on the professional circuit and 131 players that went on to earn college scholarships.
Meyers and the Aggies are looking forward to another successful year after the team finished the 2015-16 season ranked No. 14 in the ITA poll. The Maroon and White return to the courts this fall with an impressive slate of tournaments including the ITA All-American in Tulsa and ITA Indoor Championships in New York.
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M men's tennis. Aggie fans also can keep up to date with the A&M men's tennis team on Twitter by following @AggieMTEN or on Facebook at Facebook.com/AggieMensTennis.
"I have known Rick for a long time, having competed against each other in our tennis playing days," Denton said. "Rick was a fierce competitor in his day and is known as one of the top coaches in our part of the country. Our team will benefit greatly from the wealth of knowledge and experience he possesses. He is a great addition to our team."
"I've been around a long time and I've always wanted to coach Division I college tennis," Meyers said. "I am honored to have the opportunity to coach at Texas A&M alongside Steve Denton and Kevin O'Shea whom I have always had the utmost respect for. I can't wait to get started working with the team."
Meyers was inducted into the Texas Tennis Hall of Fame in 2008. The Abilene, Texas native was an All-Southwest Conference selection four times at TCU before turning professional and competing in all four Grand Slams. The right-hander competed on the tour for three seasons, reaching as high as No. 280 in the world.
As a volunteer for USTA-Texas and the USTA, he helped develop the current Texas junior tournament format and ranking system. Additionally, Meyers started a professional tournament in his hometown that featured American tennis legends Andre Agassi and Jim Courier. Meyers has taught tennis for the past 34 years, coaching three players currently on the professional circuit and 131 players that went on to earn college scholarships.
Meyers and the Aggies are looking forward to another successful year after the team finished the 2015-16 season ranked No. 14 in the ITA poll. The Maroon and White return to the courts this fall with an impressive slate of tournaments including the ITA All-American in Tulsa and ITA Indoor Championships in New York.
Visit 12thMan.com for more information on Texas A&M men's tennis. Aggie fans also can keep up to date with the A&M men's tennis team on Twitter by following @AggieMTEN or on Facebook at Facebook.com/AggieMensTennis.
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