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WMUWMU TTennisennis isis ...... Under head coach Dave Morin, the Western Michigan men’s tennis team has become the standard- bearer of the Mid-American Conference and one of the top teams in the Midwest Region. The Broncos have won 21 MAC titles, more than any other school in the history of the conference The Broncos haven’t lost to a team in the MAC since 2006 and have claimed each of last three MAC championships and MAC Tournament titles. The Broncos have advanced to seven NCAA Tournaments since 1999, including the last four. In 13 years leading WMU, Morin has led WMU to six MAC championships. Individually, Morin has produced four MAC Players of the Year and four MAC Newcomers of the Year. Overall, Morin has tutored 19 different All- MAC performers and earned seven MAC Coach of the Year awards. ... Winning WMUWMU TTennisennis isis ...... ...Geared Up WMUWMU TTennisennis isis ...... WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MEN’S TENNIS STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PHILOSOPHY The Western Michigan University Men’s Tennis Strength and Conditioning Program is a year round effort to maintain a championship level of strength, power, speed and conditioning. The program is built to help each athlete play at their optimal level during practice and games, stay healthy and improve performance by incorporating explosiveness and intensity in each workout. Using a combination of Olympic exercises, functional training and tennis-specific speed and agility training, each Bronco Tennis student-athlete will be physically ready to make that championship run. WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC TRAINING The focus of the WMU athletic training staff is to prevent student- athlete injuries and facilitate an effective post-injury rehabilitation to ensure a safe return to competition. Five full-time athletic trainers oversee three graduate athletic trainers in providing comprehensive medical care to all of Western Michigan’s 16 varsity sports. In addition to its eight-person athletic training staff, the WMU athletic training staff is assisted by three full-time physicians and a sports medicine fellow. ... sTrong WMUWMU TTennisennis hashas ...... The Western Michigan men’s and women’s Sorensen Courts is one of the homes tennis teams play their outdoor matches for the USTA Boys 18s and 16s National on campus at Sorensen Courts, named Championships each year and has for former men’s tennis coach Ray “Hap” also played host to the 2000 Mid- Sorensen. American Conference Women’s Tennis Championships and 2001 and 2005 MAC The complex includes 20 total courts in Men’s Tennis Championships. upper and lower tiers. The upper Sorensen Courts feature eight brand-new blue- On campus, the Broncos also have access to surfaced courts that were completed in July complete athletic training and strength and of 2006. The lower courts feature 12 brand conditioning facilities in Read Fieldhouse. new courts that were completed in July 2007. The entire facility is lighted for play deep into the night and features access to water and electricity for all courts. When winter rolls in, the Western Michigan tennis teams play in one of the best indoor facilities in the state. Purchased in 1998 by the university, West Hills Athletic Club features nine hard courts, spacious viewing areas, an expansive weight room and excellent locker room facilities. The Broncos practice and play matches at West Hills during the season when forced indoors because of inclement weather. ... hoMe CoUrT advanTage WMUWMU TTennisennis isis ...... The Ellis Athletic Academic Advising Center is located on the second floor of Read Fieldhouse. The athletic academic services program exists to provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which student- athletes can strive to achieve academic success. The Ellis Center houses the academic services staff, computer labs, tutoring program, composition specialists, study table and the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. The mission of this athletic academic service program is to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential by providing them with the necessary tools and skills to achieve academic success. The court is not the only arena Western Michigan tennis has shown success during head coach Dave Morin’s tenure. The Broncos have been recognized as an ITA All-Academic Team each of the last six seasons and 11 total times during Morin’s time. Morin has mentored 25 different players onto the Academic All- MAC Team and ITA Scholar- Athlete Team or both. Nearly every player that comes through the program has earned a degree under Morin. Morin also coached two-time Academic All-American Jeff Brink (1999, 2000), the only tennis Academic All-American in school history. Coach Morin has produced seven different players that have earned 12 Academic All-District honors. Brady Crosby (below) was named to the first team in both 2006 and 2007. Other Academic All-District selections under Morin include Alex Birchmeier (2008), Tommy Dennis (2004), Ryan Maarschalk (2003, 2002), Fernando Garcia (2001), Jeff Brink (2000, 1999) and Kyle Gernhofer (2000, 1999). Morin coached Jeff Brink (above), the only Academic All- American in WMU men’s tennis history. He was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America team in 1999 and 2000. He graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. ... prepared WMUWMU TTennisennis isis ...... In its 53 years of existence, the Mike Gary Athletic Fund has been the official fundraising arm of the WMU Athletic Department, raising over $4 million through annual gifts and major contributions. The Gary Fund has raised more than $1 million in each of the last two seasons. OUR MISSION To support the student-athletes of Western Michigan University in their pursuit of MIKE GARY ATHLETIC FUND championships, academic excellence and Founded in 1956 by a group of area businessmen personal growth as representatives of WMU, its and dedicated Broncos, the Mike Gary Athletic alumni, fans and community members. Fund was established to provide direct financial support to the athletic programs of Western “I want to personally thank Michigan University. all the members of the Mike Gary Athletic Fund The fund is named in honor of long-time athletic who have contributed to director, Bronco football coach and WMU Hall of the enhancement of our Fame inductee, Mr. Mitchell “Mike” Gary. student-athletes. The Gary Fund and all its volunteers have helped us travel around The Broncos would like to thank the following Car Coaches the country to play the best for their support of WMU Athletics: competition available. The Cole Century - Tom Cole (owner) generosity and support of DeNooyer Chevrolet - Bill DeNooyer (owner) everyone associated with Harold Zeigler Auto Group - Harold & Aaron Zeigler (owner) the Gary Fund is one of the John Tapper Automotive - John Tapper (owner) most important factors in our team’s success.” Maple Hill Auto Group - Jim Vandenberg (owner) — WMU Head Tennis Coach Dave Morin Metro Toyota - Jeff DeNooyer (owner) GARY FUND EXCEEDS $1 MILLION FOR SECOND-STRAIGHT YEAR Gary Fund had another record-setting year with an overall goal of $1.0 million for the 2009 campaign. The Mike Gary Athletic Fund announced a two percent increase in donations with a total of $1,022,045. Last year’s record total was $1,002,749. The Gary Fund volunteers surpassed their calling period goal of $475,000 with a total of $477,962. The announcement was made at the Mike Gary Athletic Fund Cel- ebration held at the Gilmore House hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Dunn. In attendance were the Gary Fund volunteers, the WMU Head Coach- es and athletic staff. The chair for the 2009 campaign was Jim Hall and the Vice Chair was Jim Everts. The Gary Fund supports all WMU athletic programs from basket- ball to volleyball to tennis and each and every student-athlete’s experience. The WMU student-athletes and teams are grateful to the Gary Fund donors and the volunteers. ... sUpporTed QUICK FACTS 2009-10 SCHEDULE Name of School: .........................................................................Western Michigan University Sept. 18-20 IU Invitational Bloomington, Ind. City/Zip: ................................................................................ Kalamazoo, Mich. 49008-5406 Founded: ...........................................................................................................................1903 Oct. 2-4 Wildcat Fall Invitational Evanston, Ill. Enrollment: .................................................................................................................... 24,576 Oct. 3-11 ITA All-American Champ. Tulsa, Okla. Nickname:.....................................................................................................................Broncos Oct. 15-19 ITA Midwest Regionals Ann Arbor, Mich. School Colors: ..................................................................................................... Brown & Gold Facilities ...............................Sorensen Courts (Outdoor) & West Hills Athletic Club (Indoor) Oct. 30-Nov. 1 VREDEVELT INVITATIONAL Kalamazoo, Mich. Affiliation: ..........................................................................................................NCAA Division I Jan. 16-17 Boilermaker Invitational W. Lafayette, Ind. Conference: .............................................................................. Mid-American (West Division) Jan. 24 DePAUL Kalamazoo, Mich. 12 p.m. President:.................................................................Dr. John M. Dunn (Northern Illinois, ‘67) Athletics Director: ...................................................................

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