2016-17 BAYLOR MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA ALMANAC Eighth Edition, Baylor Athletic Communications BAYLOR UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS 1500 South University Parks Drive Waco, TX 76706 254-710-1234 www.BaylorBears.com Facebook: BaylorAthletics Twitter: @BaylorAthletics CREDITS EDITORS Sean Doerre, David Kaye EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Jil Price, Lauren Smith COMPILATION Sean Doerre, Gavin Rodger PHOTOGRAPHY Robbie Rogers, Matthew Minard Baylor Photography © 2017, Baylor University Department of Athletics BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Baylor University is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. BAYLOR ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT To support the overall mission of the University by providing a nationally competitive intercol- legiate athletics program that attracts, nurtures and graduates student-athletes who, under the guidance of a high-quality staff, pursue excellence in their respective sports, while representing Baylor with character and integrity. Consistent with the Christian values of the University, the department will carry out this mission in a way that reflects fair and equitable opportunities for all student-athletes and staff. Baylor University is an equal opportunity institution whose programs, services, activities and operations are without discrimina- tion as to sex, color, or national origin, and are not opposed to qualified handicapped persons. 2016-17 BAYLOR MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA ALMANAC @BAYLORMTENNIS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HISTORY Quick Facts/Media Information 1 All-Time Results 19-25 QUICK FACTS Athletic Communications 2 Yearly Records 26 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Schedule 3 Series Records 27-30 Location: Waco, Texas Chartered: 1845, by the Republic of Texas University Administration 4 NCAA Tournament History/Apperances 31-43 Enrollment: 16,787 Director of Athletics 5 Letterwinners 44 Interim President: Dr. David Garland Roster 6 Big 12 Championship History 45 Faculty Representative: Jeremy Counseller All-Americans 46 Athletic Director: Mack Rhoades PLAYERS Big 12 Honors 47 Conference: Big 12 Returning Players 7-10 Regional, National & Team Awards 48-49 Nickname: Lady Bears Newcomers 11 Final Rankings History 50 Mascots: Joy and Lady (live Black Bears) Colors: Green (PMS 560) and Gold (PMS 1235) Conference: Big 12 COACHES & STAFF RECORDS University Web Site: www.Baylor.edu Head Coach Matt Knoll 12-14 Single Season Records 51 Athletics Web Site: www.BaylorBears.com Assistant Coaches 15 Career Records 52 Outdoor Facility (capacity): Hurd Tennis Center (1,600) 2015-16 REVIEW Indoor Facility (capacity): Jim and Nell Hawkins Team Match Results 16 Indoor Tennis Center (400) Individual Records/Rankings 17 Big 12 Play 18 PROGRAM HISTORY All-Time Record: 670-529 (.598) Big 12 Record: 109-23 (.825) Regular-Season Conference Titles (last): 13 (2015) Postseason Conference Titles (last): 8 (2014) Overall NCAA Record: 53-18 (.746) NCAA Tournament Appearances (last): 19 (2016) NCAA Team Championships: 1 (2004) NCAA Individual Championships: 2 (Benjamin Becker, 2004 & Benedikt Dorsch, 2005) 2016 REVIEW Overall Record: 16-14 (H: 13-4, A: 1-4, N: 2-7) Big 12 Finish: 5th (1-4) Big 12 Tournament Finish: Semifinals (1-1) MEDIA SERVICES Postseason Finish: NCAA Second Round (1-1) MEDIA INFORMATION The media will receive previews and recaps Final National Ranking: 32nd The Baylor Athletic Communications Office of all Baylor men’s tennis matches throughout Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 6/3 appreciates your interest in Baylor women’s the season. Bios for coaches and players are tennis and looks forward to assisting you during available online at www.BaylorBears.com. COACHING STAFF the 2016-17 season. Our offices are located on the For men’s tennis home matches, a live scor- Head Coach: Matt Knoll (Washburn, 1989) second floor of the Simpson Athletics and Aca- ing page will be available on Coaching Experience: 22nd season (21st at Baylor) demic Center on South University Parks Drive. www.BaylorBears.com. Career Coaching Record: 474-148 (22 seasons) To assist in your coverage, please take time to Baylor Coaching Record: 466-132 (.779) read the information found on this page. These INTERVIEWS Big 12 Coaching Record: 109-24 (.819) policies have been established in consideration Assistant Coach: All interviews with head coach Matt Knoll of the media’s needs, as well as those of Baylor’s Volunteer Assistant: student-athletes and coaches to create a positive and student-athletes must be coordinated work environment for all concerned. through Assistant Director of Athletic Communi- If additional information or assistance is cations Sean Doerre and must be made at least ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS required, please contact Assistant Director of 24 hours in advance. No student-athlete phone Men’s Tennis Contact: Sean Doerre Athletic Communications Sean Doerre or Ath- numbers or e-mail addresses will be given out E-mail: [email protected] letic Communications student assistant Gavin under any circumstances. Office: (254) 710-3638 Rodger. Student-athletes WILL NOT be asked to Cell: (254) 644-4613 We appreciate your coverage of Baylor tennis miss class, study hall or mandatory team func- Fax: (254) 710-1369 Men’s Tennis Student Contact: Gavin Rodger and look forward to working with you this sea- tions to conduct an interview. E-mail: [email protected] son. POST-MATCH INTERVIEWS Baylor University is committed to a policy of equal access for both male and female reporters and photographers. The Baylor locker room is closed to the media. Coach Knoll and player interviews will be conducted in the Hurd Tennis Center lobby. 1 2016-17 BAYLOR MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA ALMANAC WWW.BAYLORBEARS.COM ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS BAYLOR ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Second Floor, Simpson Center 1500 South University Parks Drive, Waco, TX 76706 Phone: 254-710-2743 | Fax: 254-710-1369 Official Web Sites of Baylor Athletics www.BaylorBears.com Social Media INTRODUCTION “Like” on Facebook: Facebook.com/BaylorAthletics Follow on Twitter: Twitter.com/BaylorAthletics DAVID KAYE SEAN DOERRE Follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/BaylorAthletics Director Associate Director STAFF DIRECTORY DAVID KAYE Director Sport Responsibilities: Men’s Basketball, Golf, Football Alma Mater: Baylor, 2008 | Joined Baylor: November 2009 Office: 254-710-4389 | Cell: 254-709-5147 | E-mail: [email protected] SEAN DOERRE Associate Director Sport Responsibilities: Cross Country, Track & Field, Men’s Tennis, Football Alma Mater: Baylor, 2011 | Joined Baylor: August 2012 Office: 254-710-3638 | Cell: 254-640-4613 | E-mail: [email protected] KELLEN COLEMAN ZACH PETERS JIL PRICE KELLEN COLEMAN Associate Director (Coordinator of Strategic Messaging) Associate Director Associate Director Associate Director Alma Mater: Oklahoma, 2008 | Joined Baylor: October 2012 (Strategic Messaging) Office: 254-710-4049 | Cell: 254-749-6507 | E-mail: [email protected] ZACH PETERS Associate Director Sport Responsibilities: Baseball, Soccer, Acrobatics & Tumbling Alma Mater: Northern Illinois, 2007 | Joined Baylor: February 2013 Office: 254-710-3784 | Cell: 254-749-0712 | E-mail: [email protected] JIL PRICE Associate Director Sport Responsibilities: Women’s Basketball, Women’s Tennis Alma Mater: IPFW, 2011 | Joined Baylor: August 2016 Office: 254-710-3042 | Cell: 254-652-3092 | E-mail: [email protected] JONATHAN HILL STEPHEN WAUGH LAUREN SMITH JONATHAN HILL Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Administrative Assistant Sport Responsibilities: Volleyball, Softball, Equestrian (Graphic Design) Alma Mater: Tarleton State, 2014 | Joined Baylor: September 2015 Office: 254-710-3065 | Cell: 254-652-0675 | E-mail: [email protected] STEPHEN WAUGH Assistant Director (Graphic Designer) Alma Mater: Arkansas, 2009 | Joined Baylor: November 2016 Office: 254-710-3892 | Cell: 254-640-1399 | E-mail: [email protected] LAUREN SMITH Administrative Assistant Office: 254-710-1266 | E-mail: [email protected] 2 2016-17 BAYLOR MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA ALMANAC @BAYLORMTENNIS 2016-17 SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER INTRODUCTION 16-18 Napa Valley Tennis Classic Malibu, Calif. All Day 23-25 Southern Intercollegiate Athens, Ga. All Day OCTOBER 1-9 ITA All-American Championships Tulsa, Okla. All Day 10-16 Houston Futures Houston, Texas All Day 13-16 Oracle/ITA Masters Malibu, Calif. All Day 17-23 Harlingen Futures Harlingen, Texas All Day 21-24 ITA Regional Championships Presented by Oracle Fort Worth, Texas All Day 31-Nov. 6 Birmingham Futures Birmingham, Ala. All Day NOVEMBER 3-6 USTA/ITA National Indoor Championships WACO, TEXAS All Day 7-13 Niceville Futures Nicevile, Fla. All Day 10-13 Jack Kramer Club Invitational Rolling Hills, Calif. All Day JANUARY 13-15 Sherwood Cup Thousand Oaks, Calif. All Day 21 Incarnate Word WACO, TEXAS 2 p.m. 21 Grand Canyon WACO, TEXAS 6 p.m. 28 Texas A&M College Station, Texas 2 p.m. 29 SMU/Mississippi College Station, Texas TBA FEBRUARY 3 Lamar Houston, Texas 2 p.m. 5 Texas A&M Houston, Texas 2 p.m. 10 Purdue WACO, TEXAS 6 p.m. 17-20 ITA National Team Indoor Championships Charlottesville, Va. TBA 25 Abilene Christian WACO, TEXAS 1 p.m. 25 UT Arlington WACO, TEXAS TBA MARCH 6 UCF WACO, TEXAS 3 p.m. 9 at UC Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, Caif. 3:30 p.m. 11 at UCLA Los Angeles, Calif. 3:30 p.m. 17-19 BNP Paribas Challenge by Oracle Indian Wells, Calif. All Day 26 Memphis WACO, TEXAS 2 p.m. 26 Prairie View A&M WACO, TEXAS 6 p.m. APRIL 2 Tulsa TULSA, OKLA. 1 p.m. 7 Oklahoma* WACO, TEXAS 6 p.m. 9 Oklahoma State* WACO, TEXAS 2 p.m. 12 at Texas* Austin, Texas 6 P.M. 19 TCU* WACO, TEXAS 6 p.m. 22 at Texas Tech* Lubbock, Texas 6 p.m. 28-30 at Big 12 Championships Norman, Okla. TBA MAY 13-15 NCAA 1st and 2nd Rounds Host Sites TBA 19-24 NCAA Team Championships Athens, Ga. TBA 24-29 NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships Athens, Ga. TBA All times Central - subject to change * Big 12 Conference match 3 2016-17 BAYLOR MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA ALMANAC WWW.BAYLORBEARS.COM UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT INTRODUCTION DR.