2012-13 Racers Men's Tennis
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2012-13 Racers Men’s Tennis Murray State University Inside Racers Men’s Tennis 2012-13 Racers Schedule Table of Contents Schedule/Credits ....................................................... 1 Date Opponent Location Time Quick Facts ................................................................ 2 Jan. 18 Louisville Louisville, Ky. 4:30 p.m. 2012-13 Roster .......................................................... 3 Jan. 20 Middle Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn. 2 p.m. Joāo Camara............................................................. 4 Jan. 21 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. 1 p.m. Dylan Gerlach ............................................................ 5 Jan. 21 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. 4 p.m. Tyler Jeffers ............................................................... 6 Feb. 7 Abilene Christian TBA TBA Max McLean .............................................................. 7 Feb. 8 Memphis Memphis, Tenn. 6 p.m. Aleks Mitric ................................................................ 8 Feb. 10 Tennessee Chattanooga Kenlake State Park 12 p.m. Stefan Musa .............................................................. 9 Feb. 22 Lipscomb Kenlake State Park TBA Kennedy, N. Mitric and Taylor .................................. 10 Head Coach Mel Purcell ...........................................11 March 12 Bethel (Tenn.) Murray, Ky. 2:30 p.m. Racers Support Staff ............................................... 12 March 16 *Morehead State Murray, Ky. TBA 2011-12 Statistics .................................................... 13 March 17 *Eastern Kentucky Murray, Ky. TBA Racers Honors .................................................... 14-15 March 23 *Eastern Illinois Charleston, Ill. 2 p.m. Yearly Conference Results .................................16-18 March 24 *SIU Edwardsville Edwardsville, Ill. 2 p.m. Year-By-Year Results .............................................. 19 April 2 Kentucky Lexington, Ky. 6 p.m. Coaching Records ................................................... 19 April 6 *Belmont Nashville, Tenn. TBA Facilities ................................................................... 20 April 7 *Tennessee State Nashville, Tenn. TBA April 13 *Jacksonville State Murray, Ky. 10 a.m. April 19-21 OVC Championships Paducah, Ky. TBA Home matches in Bold *OVC Match CREDITS The 2012-13 Racers Men’s Tennis Media Guide was designed and produced by MSU Media Relations Intern Kevin DeVries. Editorial assistance provided by Dave Winder. Portraits by Lance Allison of Allison Photography of Murray, Ky. Other photography by Fred Mulane of Camerwork USA, Rick Burres and MSU Media Relations. Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or veteran status in employment, student admissions, financial aid, student employment and placement or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in all programs and activities. For more information, contact Sabrina Dial, Director of Equal Opportunity, Murray State University, 103 Wells Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3318. Telephone (270) 809-3155 (voice) and (270) 809- 3361 (TDD). Senior Tyler Jeffers 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 1 2012-13 Quick Facts MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY Nickname: Racers Location: Murray, Ky. (2010 pop.: 17,741) Established: 1922 Enrollment: 10,832 Conference: Ohio Valley (NCAA Division I) Colors: Navy & Gold President: Dr. Randy Dunn Athletics Director: Allen Ward Senior Woman Administrator: Velvet Milkman Outdoor Tennis Facility (Capacity): Bennie Purcell Tennis Courts (300) Indoor Tennis Facility: Kenlake Tennis Center (Aurora, Ky.) RACERS MEN’S TENNIS COACHING STAFF Head Coach: Mel Purcell Record at Murray State: 124-213 (.368), 16 Seasons Career Record: 124-213 (.368), 16 Seasons Office: (270) 809-6813 E-Mail: [email protected] Student Assistant Coach: Jorge Caetano Athletic Trainer: Cate Ellis THE 2012-13 ROSTER 2011-12 Letterwinners: Returning (6): Joao Camara, Dylan Gerlach, Tyler Jeffers, Max McLean, Aleks Mitric and Adam Taylor Lost (3): Jose Berardo, Daniel Heibel and Arthur Valle 2012-13 Newcomers (2): Ryan Kennedy and Nicholas Mitric 2011-12 RESULTS 2011-12 Record: 5-13 2011-12 OVC Record/Finish: 3-5/6th 2011-12 OVC Championship Finish: Quarterfinals RACERS MEN’S TENNIS HISTORY First Varsity Season: 1954-55 Seasons: 58 Overall Record: 825-520 (.613) OVC Tournament Championships: 19 (1955-56, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1961-62, 1963-64, 1965-66, 1966-67, 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, 1988-89, 2000-01, 2001-02) NCAA Tournament: 2 Appearances (2000-01, 2001-02) Last Appearance: 2001-02 Kentucky (L, 0-4) ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS Men’s Tennis Contact/Media Relations Intern: Kevin DeVries Office: (270) 809-3351 Cell: (641) 512-1847 E-Mail: [email protected] Asst. AD Athletic Media Relations: Dave Winder Office: (270) 809-4271 Cell: (270) 293-0566 E-Mail: [email protected] Media Relations Assistant: John Brush Office: (270) 809-7044 Cell: (270) 293-0590 E-Mail: [email protected] Media Relations Assistant: Parker Griffith Office: (270) 809-7051 Cell: (662) 341-0979 E-Mail: [email protected] 2 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 2011-12 Racers Roster Player Cl. Hometown (Previous School) Joao Camara Sr. Niteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Colegio Ateneu) Dylan Gerlach R-Jr. Louisville, Ky. (duPont Manual) Tyler Jeffers Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (Keystone National) Ryan Kennedy Sr. Johannesburg, South Africa (North Cliff) Max McLean So. Belleville, Ill. (West) Aleks Mitric So. London, England (Fortismere School) Nicholas Mitric Fr. London, England (Fortismere School) Stefan Musa So. Belize City, Belize (Saint John’s College) Adam Taylor Jr. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Western Technical) Head Coach: Mel Purcell (16th Season) Student Assistant Coach: Jorge Caetano 2012-13 Men’s Tennis Team: Front Row(L to R): Stefan Musa, Joao Camara, Dylan Gerlach, Max McLean. Back Row (L to R): Tyler Jeffers, Aleks Mitric, Adam Taylor, Ryan Kennedy, Nicholas Mitric. 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 3 2012-13 Racers Joāo Camara Sr. • Niteroi, Brazil • Colegio Ateneu 2011-12: Compiled a record of 2-7 in doubles play during the season … also played in nine singles matches including one at number one and three as the number two player 2010-11: Started with the Racers in the Spring season...went 6-14 in singles action at No. 2, 3 and 4...played most of the season at No. 2 singles, going 5-11...was 3-4 in OVC singles action...partnered with Jorge Caetano for five doubles matches...the duo went 1-4 at No. 1 doubles...named to the Murray State Dean List for the Spring semester. Before MSU: Played tennis for Colegio Ateneu in Brazil...also participated in several international tournaments. Personal: Born Joāo Jose’ Passos Da Camara, March 24, 1990 in Neteroi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil....son of Teodoro Adalberto and Claudia Camara...has one brother, Caio...majoring in commerce & leadership. Career Statistics Singles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2010-11 6-14 -- 6-14 2011-12 -- 1-4 1-4 Totals 6-14 1-4 7-18 Doubles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2010-11 1-4 -- 1-4 2011-12 -- 2-4 2-4 Totals 1-4 2-4 3-8 4 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 2012-13 Racers Dylan Gerlach R-Jr. Louisville, Ky. • duPont Manual 2011-12: Played with multiple doubles partners and compiled a record of 3-6 during the year … went 1-6 in singles play Before MSU: A four-year member of duPont Manual tennis team…team claimed a state championship in 2008 and were runner-ups in 2007 and 2006…team also claimed the regional team championship in 2008…won the doubles regional titles in 2008 and 2009… also participated in swimming as a prep. Personal: Born Dylan N. Gerlach, March 1, 1991 in Louisville, Ky….son of Chip and JoEllen Gerlach…has two brothers; Hunter (24) and Taylor (22) and one sister; Ellie (15)…majoring in biology. Career Statistics Singles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 -- 1-2 1-2 Totals -- 1-2 1-2 Doubles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 -- 1-3 1-3 Totals -- 1-3 1-3 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 5 2012-13 Racers Tyler Jeffers Sr. Charlotte, N.C. • Keystone National 2011-12: Went 4-4 in OVC play and 6-11 overall in singles matches … played mostly at number five singles … went 5-11 overall in doubles competition and 5-6 with former racer Jose Berardo Before MSU: Played one year (2009-10) of tennis at Lee University...played tennis at Weddington High School in Matthews, N.C., for one season before transffering to Keystone National Online High School in Bloomsburg, Penn...attended Central Piedmont Community College...participated in the Jr. Orange Bowl as a 12-year-old. Personal: Born Tyler McCoy Jeffers, Jan. 16, 1990 in Dover, Ohio...son of Scott and Donna Jeffers...has one sister, Paige (18)… majoring in business administration. Career Statistics Singles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 6-11 -- 6-11 Totals 6-11 -- 6-11 Doubles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 5-11 -- 5-11 Totals 5-11 -- 5-11 6 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 2012-13 Racers Max McLean So. Belleville, Ill. • West 2011-12: Overall record of 6-15 in singles play, including 6-10 in duals matches … went 4-5 at number four singles and went 3-4 in conference play … played in 19 doubles matches and went 2-4 against OVC competition Before MSU: A four-year member of the Belleville West tennis team. Personal: Born Max D McLean, Oct. 20,1992 in Belleville, Ill….son of Scott and Tracy McLean…has one brother; Alex (22)… majoring in journalism. Career Statistics Singles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 6-10 0-5 6-15 Totals 6-10 0-5 6-15 Doubles Record Season Dual Tournament Total 2011-12 3-12 1-3 4-15 Totals 3-12 1-3 4-15 2012-13 RACERS MEN’S TENNIS 7 2012-13 Racers Aleks Mitric So. London, England • Fortismere School 2011-12: Went 4-12 during the season in singles play … was 3-8 in doubles play and went 3-5 with Max McLean as his partner Before MSU: Was a four-year member of the Fortismere school tennis team…also participated in soccer as a prep.