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Greg Aten Jack Bethlenfalvy Ryan Beigle Steve Brumbaugh Matt Dektas Jake Dowdell Brian Etzkin

Ricky Garrett Kevin Girard Mary Herrick Jennifer Keiner Bob Love Guy Parks Joao Pinho

Kate Rippe Adam Shoemaker Eric Toth Rutger “Rudy” Vliegenberg Al Wermer Angela Wilson

Effective September 1, 1999 Greg Aten has taken on the duties of Tennis Director at the Club. "We are fortunate to have someone of this caliber join our organization" exclaims Jim Rosenberger, President of CVAC. "Greg has been a high profile professional, with many accomplishments in the northern Ohio tennis community."

Greg's career in Tennis is impressive; former collegiate All Conference / All American, USPTA Ohio Pro of the Year in 1991 and 1993 and USPTA Midwest Pro of the Year 1995 and 1997. Greg's successes and hard work are not just in tennis. In 1998 he received the USTA/USPTA National Community Service Award.

Greg was the Tennis Director at Western Reserve Racquet Club for six years where he grew the program to one of the finest in the area. Prior to that he served as Head Tennis Professional at Parkview Racquet Club. Most recently, Greg was in a direct sales capacity with Benetton Sportsystem selling Prince and Ekelton products.

Greg's responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the Club's racquet facility, programs and staff.

"I first saw CVAC in 1992 when I was Tennis Director at Western Reserve. We had a fire and our members and Pro Staff were able to use CVAC while Western Reserve was being rebuilt. I was very impressed with the size and scope of CVAC then and am thrilled with the many improvements to the facility since that time" says Aten. "CVAC has a long and rich history in the community. I'm looking forward to growing the Club's racquet department in to the finest of its' kind in this area.

Greg, his wife Sharon and their two children have moved back to the area.

Many changes have already been implemented in the racquet program starting with drop-in play programs, a five level Junior program and clinics customized to each group's needs. Members are encouraged to play in leagues and take private lessons to fine tune specific aspects of their game. Certain programs are available to non-members on a limited one-time basis. "Our strategy in having a specific program open to non-members for one session is to let the person test drive our product" exclaims Aten. "We are confident most will want to join the Club afterward and participate in many of the programs we offer".

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Jack Bethlenfalvy completed his 24th season of coaching women's tennis and teaching health and physical education service/ activity classes at Baldwin-Wallace College in 2007-2008. He is the winningest women's tennis coach in school history, the Dean of women's tennis coaches in the Ohio Athletic Conference and the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 OAC Women's Tennis Coach of the Year.

Bethlenfalvy is a teacher and student of the game of tennis. His wealth of knowledge and experience, both as a player and current professional instructor, gives the B-W women's tennis student and athlete an added bonus. In addition, Bethlenfalvy makes the game of tennis both fun and challenging. Just ask his current and former players.

As a coach, Bethlenfalvy teaches the B-W women the fundamentals and competitive tennis strategy from his standpoint of both being a former standout player and as a former tennis professional. His emphasis is on helping each player grow to her fullest potential. Knowledge of the game and sportsmanship are high priorities with the head coach.

Bethlenfalvy is a 1968 graduate and former tennis standout at NCAA Division I Kent State University. Prior to coming to B-W, Bethlenfalvy built a successful high school program at Parma Senior High School (1968-74).

While at Kent State University, Bethlenfalvy was a men's tennis team captain, the team's Most Valuable Player, an All-Mid-American Conference player and a Mid-American Conference champion. Following his career at KSU, Bethlenfalvy was a ranked doubles player in Northeast Ohio.

Bethlenfalvy has been a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Association (Pro I) since 1974. He also is a 1975 graduate of the Tennis Institute in New York City. Bethlenfalvy was the head professional at Big Creek Racquet Club from 1974-77 and at the River Run Racket Club in Strongsville from 1977 until 1999.

Bethlenfalvy resides in Parma, Ohio with his wife Sandy and two children. His son Brian was a member of the Yellow Jacket men's tennis team.

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Ryan Beigle enters his third season as the head men’s and women’s tennis coach and assistant sports information director at Ohio Dominican University. Beigle was named the second head tennis coach in school history in August of 2006 and, as a full time member of the ODU athletic department, became the first assistant SID in school history.

A 2002 graduate of Bethel College, Coach Beigle received his degree in Education while playing men’s tennis for the Pilots from 1996-00. Beigle helped lead the Pilots to back-to-back NCCAA National Championships in 1999-00.

Prior to joining the Panther staff, Beigle gained valuable experience coaching both the men’s and women’s tennis programs at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. While at Marian he helped lead the women’s team to a 65-15 overall record in his six seasons. He also led the men’s team to a 28-12 overall record in three seasons. Coach Beigle also spent the 2005-06 seasons as the head women’s tennis coach at his alma mater. During his two seasons at Bethel he led the Pilots to a 30-17 overall record and was named the 2006 NCCAA Coach of the Year while leading the team to a NCCAA National Title.

Coach Beigle took over an extremely youthful but talented Panther squad on both the men’s and women’s teams. He has guided the women’s team to a 15-1 conference record in two seasons and the programs first berth to the NAIA National Tournament in 2008. Coach Beigle welcomed five freshmen to the men’s program for the 2007-08 season, and led a youthful team back to the NAIA Region IX Tournament.

Along with his various coaching duties, Beigle plays an integral rule in the athletic department, assisting with the day-to-day operations of the sports information office. The sports information office works with all 14 of the Panthers varsity sports on a daily basis.

Beigle also serves as an assistant tennis pro at Brookside Country Club in the off-season. He resides in Columbus.

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Brumbaugh is the head tennis professional at Troy Country Club and is a surveyor/CAD operator at Brumbaugh Engineering and Surveying.

Brumbaugh was a state qualifier in high school before attending Cedarville College. At Cedarville, he was a NAIA National Participant; his singles ranking was #35 with a #11 ranking in doubles his senior year. He spent two years on the satellite circuits and won the Montgomery County Tournament in singles and doubles in 1997, and in doubles in 2002. This past summer Brumbaugh placed second in doubles with his brother at the annual tournament. He was inducted into the Cedarville University Athletic Hall of Fame in Feburary 2002.

Brumbaugh and his wife, Jennifer, have three sons, Matthew, Philip, and Nicolas, and one daughter, Shannon.

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Matt has been teaching tennis for over 15 years in the Cincinnati area. He has been voted “Greater Cincinnati Coach of the Year,” “USPTA Midwest Coach of the Year" and "USTA Midwest Junior Coach of the Year." Before teaching, Matt was an accomplished player, as a Nationally Ranked Junior and #1 Player for both St. Xavier High School and NCAA Division I Jacksonville University. After graduating from the University of Cincinnati Law School he decided to continue teaching because it is what he really loves.

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Jake graduated from Elyria Catholic High School. He played 4 years of varsity tennis and was captain of his team his senior year. He finished third in the state in doubles his junior year. This is his sixth year at the Yellow Ball camp with five years of teaching experience at FoxCreek Golf and Racquet Club in Lorain. Jake is a USPTA certified tennis professional and will be starting a full time tennis pro position in Columbus this fall.

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Entering his seventh season as Cleveland State men's and women's tennis coach, Brian Etzkin has the best chance he has ever had to lead his teams to concurrent Horizon League championships since taking over the programs in 2002. With his extensive knowledge and passion for the game, Etzkin has successfully rebuilt Cleveland State tennis from the ground up, and is now producing confident and consistent teams.

Not only does Etzkin stress academics and sportsmanship, he always encourages his players to become involved in their school and the community. The teams have adopted a second grade class at Marion-Sterling Elementary in downtown Cleveland. At least three members of the teams visit the children in the class twice a week to assist students with their reading, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. The teams have been working there for the last six years and will continue this on-going service project.

Etzkin, who was born in Cleveland and raised in Wooster, returned to Northeast Ohio after a two-year stint as an assistant men's tennis coach at Michigan State. While at MSU, he assisted in every aspect of the program, including serving as recruiting coordinator.

He also worked as the assistant tennis professional at the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility in addition to being the head tennis pro at Walnut Hills Country Club.

Prior to his tenure with the Spartans, Etzkin spent two seasons as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's programs at Western Illinois University (1998-00). In addition to his collegiate coaching post, Etzkin coached the 2002 Midwest Junior Davis Cup team to the national championship in Columbia, S.C. He is also a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Certified Teaching Pro.

Etzkin played four years of tennis at Southern-Illinois University-Carbondale, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology. As a senior in 1998, he received GTE Academic All-American honors and was a two-time Missouri Valley Conference All-Academic selection.

Etzkin earned a master's degree in sport management from Western Illinois in 2002.

Contact Coach Etzkin:
Email: Brian Etzkin

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Ricky Garrett is a Rocky River 2007 graduate where he played 1st Singles all 4 years. During his time at River he won 3 conference championships and qualified for Districts all 4 years. His junior year he was Fox 8 Athlete of the week and Senior year he was the West Shore Conference MVP. His team elected him team MVP all 4 years and Captain his Junior and Senior year. He was ranked in the Top 10 on the USTA Northeastern Ohio ranking list. Ricky Currently attends Grove City College where he is a sophomore and his majoring in Business Management and also Pre-med. At Grove City he has played number 1 and 2 singles, and also 2nd doubles. He currently won all 3 of his PAC Conference Championships and won an ITA Championship. Ricky is a USPTA Professional and is entering his 3rd year at Yellow Ball.

Contact Information:
Cell: 440-669-4895
Email: Ricky Garrett

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Kevin Girard took charge of both the men's and women's tennis programs at Lawrence University in July 2007.

A native of Marquette, Mich., Girard comes to Lawrence from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa., where he has served as the assistant men's and women's tennis coach since September 2005.

While at Carnegie Mellon, Girard helped craft both the men's and women's teams into some of the best squads in the nation. Both teams at Carnegie Mellon achieved their highest finishes ever in the University Athletic Association in 2005, and Girard was honored as part of the conference coaching staff of the year in 2005-06. The Tartans had eight All-Americans and 10 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Scholar Athletes during Girard's tenure.

A 2003 graduate of Michigan Technological University, Girard has a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and he holds the highest possible certification from the Professional Tennis Registry. A four-year letterwinner for the Huskies, he is the school's career leader in doubles victories. As a prep player at Marquette High School, he was a team captain and two-time Upper Peninsula state champion.

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Mary is the Tennis Director at Fox Creek Golf and Racquet Club where she has served as a Tennis Teaching Professional for the past 17 years. Mary has developed collegiate players, nationally ranked junior players and high school state champions and twice has coached teams to win gold medals in the National AAU Junior Olympics. Mary has coached Nationally ranked players for the United States Tennis Association. She has coached USTA Zonals, participated in the High Performance Coaching Workshop and served as an Area Training Center Coach. Mary is a past President for the United States Professional Tennis Association's (USPTA) Midwest Division. She was the President of the North Eastern Ohio Tennis Association. She was the recipient of the Herb Nold Volunteer Award in 1998 for North East Ohio and was given the National Tennis Industry Excellence Award from the United States Professional Tennis Association at the World Conference in 1995. She has been a speaker for numerous High School Coaches Conferences. She is on the Wilson Premier Advisory Staff.

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Jenn joined the University of Cincinnati as the tennis team’s assistant in September of 2008. This season Jenn helped coach the Bearcats to the Big East Conference Tournament finishing with a 16-9 record.

A product of New Mexico, Jenn has certainly proven herself as a leader and teacher on the court. During her senior year at the University of Cincinnati, Jenn earned the spotlight by posting the best singles record on the team while playing the #1 and #2 positions. She was awarded the honor of being “Most Improved Player” at the end of her senior year.

Before joining the University of Cincinnati, Jenn had played two seasons at Washburn University. Throughout her two seasons at Washburn University she held the #1 singles position. Her sophomore season, after winning ten of her final thirteen matches, she was awarded second team all-conference at the #1 singles position. The MIAA Conference Player of the Week Award was another highlight of her final season at Washburn University.

Jenn had great success during her high school tennis career including two state singles runner-up titles as well as a state singles champion title. She was also ranked in the top twelve of the southwest section throughout her junior career.

Currently, Jenn is a tennis instructor at Western Tennis & Fitness Club. She recently graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

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Bob Love is a USPTA Master Professional and in 2007 was inducted into the USPTA-Midwest Division Hall of Fame and named the USPTA-Southern Division Pro of the Year. A member of the U. S. Professional Tennis Association since 1971, Bob was one of the first 18 USPTA professionals to be named a Master Professional in 1983 and chaired the USPTA Master Pro Selection Committee for six years.

A Michigan native, Bob has made over 100 presentations at coaching conferences from coast-to-coast and in Spain. He earned a masters degree in sport psychology from Michigan State University and has presented papers at several international conferences. He presently lives in Elizabethtown, Kentucky with his wife Jo Ann.

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Guy Parks II has been the Director of Tennis at the Racquet Club of Columbus since 1998. During this period of time, The Racquet Club has been recognized as the leader in a “Games” approach to tennis instruction for the city of Columbus.

Guy has been awarded the highest rating of Master Professional from the United States Professional Tennis Association, one of the first eighty in the world to be so recognized and the only one in Columbus. He was the first Master Pro to have completed Levels I, II A, B, C of the USTA Sport Science Competencies. He has developed numerous nationally, sectional and district ranked players throughout the Midwest. He is a certified USTA/USPTA High Performance Coach being one of first 325 coaches in the nation to do so.

Guy has a Master’s Degree in Education with emphasis in Motor Learning from Ohio University. Parks has spoken at state, divisional, national USTA and USPTA sponsored workshops. Guy served as Chairman of the Delegates, member of Junior Competitive and Nominating Committees and as well as USTA Clinician for the Midwest Tennis Association. He is a Past President of the Ohio Valley District Tennis Association and was the initial Head Coach of the Columbus USTA Area Training Center for eight years. He is a Past President of USPTA Midwest Division.

Awards for Guy include being named USPTA Midwest Tester of the Year 2004, Faye Tooley Award and was inducted into the USPTA Midwest Hall of Fame August 2004 at the Western and Southern Master Series Championships in Mason, Ohio.

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Alma Mater: Utah State
Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Joao Pinho enters his first year as the graduate assistant coach for the men’s tennis team at the University of Toledo. His main responsibilities include assisting with practices, recruiting, and all the managerial aspects involved with administering a successful Division I program.

Pinho played four years of Division I collegiate tennis, having a 26-31 singles record and a 22-27 doubles record in two seasons at Utah State University. Prior to that, Pinho played two seasons at Austin Peay State University, in TN. During his career, Pinho earned multiple honors including: 2005 All-Conference Big West Second Team Singles, 2005 All-Conference Big West Second Team Doubles, and 2006 Academic All-Conference Western Athletic Conference. Pinho was also named Most Improved Player in 2004, Most Valuable Player in 2005, and Team Captain in 2006. He also received the Whitesides Scholar-Athlete Award in 2005 and was on the College of Business Dean’s List in 2006. Pinho played in the No. 1 spot in singles and doubles throughout most of his career, and won against nationally ranked players in singles.

A graduate from Utah State University, with a dual bachelor’s degree in marketing and human resource management, Pinho served as an undergraduate assistant coach for the Aggies men’s and women’s tennis teams during the 2006-07 season.

Prior to college, Pinho played professional tournaments in Brazil, and had a vast experience as a junior player. Pinho was coached by world-known Coach Carlos Kirmayr, who is a former coach of several professional tennis stars.

"I am very pleased with the opportunity to work with Coach Wermer. I am looking forward to help our players succeed both on and off the court by sharing some of my experience."

A native from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Pinho is working on his master’s degree in business administration, while majoring in marketing and international business. He is the son of Armando and Ana Maria Pinho and has one sister, named Carla. During his free time, he enjoys listening to music, and watching his favorite soccer team, Vasco da Gama.

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Kate Rippe enters her second season on the Musketeer staff as a volunteer assistant coach for both the men's and women's teams after serving as the assistant coach for the 2007-08 season.

"Although I am disappointed to lose Kate as my everyday assistant coach, I am pleased that she will stay on staff on a volunteer basis," head coach Eric Toth said. "Kate's daily presence was crucial to the success both teams experienced last year. Any time she can give to this program will no doubt affect our student-athletes in a positive way."

Rippe has spent the last three seasons as a tennis instructor at Eastern Hills Indoor and has just completed her first summer as a teaching assistant at Hyde Park Country Club. Kate instructs students of all ages and ability levels and enjoys being a part of improving her students' skills and tactics on the court.

Rippe, 26, earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Xavier in 2004 while earning four letters as a tennis team member. She was a Scholar Athlete for seven semesters and was also named to the Atlantic 10 Commissioner's Honor Roll.

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Adam Shoemaker was named Oberlin College head men's tennis coach in 2006 after serving as an assistant for the men's and women's teams for nine seasons. A 1996 graduate of Oberlin, Shoemaker played number one singles and doubles for the tennis squad under the direction of Coach Hunsinger.

He also works as the special assistant to the athletics director for student-athlete recruitment and serves as the on-court director of the Oberlin Tennis camp. Adam is entering his 11th year working the tennis camp at Oberlin College. He is looking forward to testing your concentration every morning with "Adam Says."

He graduated from Oberlin in 1996 with a degree in history and got his Master's Degree in American Studies from the University of Alabama.

Contact Coach Shoemaker:
Telephone: (440) 775-8559
Email: Adam Shoemaker

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Eric Toth enters his second season as head coach of the Xavier University men's and women's tennis teams, coming off highly successful campaigns in his inaugural season leading both programs.

On the heels of a breakthrough season, 2008-09 holds promise for both teams. After tallying a 16-9 record and earning its first-ever Atlantic 10 title and automatic team berth into the NCAA tournament, the men's team returns five singles and six doubles starters from last year's squad. A-10 Performer of the Year Doug Matthews and First Team All-Conference selections Chris Herrlinger and Ra'ees Ismail are back for Toth, who earned A-10 Coach of the Year honors in 2008.

On the women's side, all six singles players and each of the team's doubles pairings are back for a team that went 17-8 on the season, falling in the A-10 Conference Championship match, one win away from earning a berth to the NCAA tournament.

While last year's squads set the bar for future Musketeer teams, Toth is confident the 2008-09 editions can maintain and even exceed last season's accomplishments.

"Last year was an incredibly exciting and rewarding season in sending the men's team to the NCAA tournament for the first time and coming so close to doing the same on the women's side," Toth said. "With so many familiar faces on both teams returning, we should be well positioned to have a great opportunity to repeat on the men's side and possibly, after an outstanding performance in the conference tournament last year, finally break through with the women.

"The key to our success for the upcoming year is to remain focused on doing what's right on and off the court over the course of a lengthy season and to remain hungry for the possible rewards we can achieve at season's end. It will be a challenging season for both teams, as we play many formidable non-conference opponents, plus a number of quality Atlantic 10 opponents who are also looking to stake a claim to the conference championship at season's end."

Toth attended the University of Cincinnati and was a two-year co-captain on the men's tennis team there as well as the team MVP for the 1991 and `92 seasons. He excelled on the doubles court, earning ITA Region IV final rankings of sixth in 1993 and 12th in 1992. Toth ranks in the top ten in all-time victories at UC. Upon exhausting his eligibility, Toth served as the team's volunteer assistant coach during the 1994 season while completing his degree in secondary education.

Toth was a top-ranked junior in the greater Cincinnati area and played his high school tennis at Elder High School. He was a four-year varsity starter at Elder and was a runner-up in the 1988 3A State Doubles Tournament.

Outside of his work with the Musketeer tennis programs, Toth remains visible throughout the tennis community as a teaching professional and volunteer. He serves as the Director of Tennis at the Ridge Club and is a staff professional at Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club. Additionally, Toth assumes many volunteer responsibilities throughout the area and currently serves as the secretary of the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association. He is also a member of the USPTA, the largest organization of tennis teaching professionals.

Contact Coach Toth:
Telephone: 513-745-2840
Email: Eric Toth

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Rutger "Rudy" Vliegenberg is entering his first season as assistant coach for the Xavier University men's and women's tennis teams. He will be involved with all aspects of the program including team practices, individual workouts, recruiting, and the academic progress for both teams.

A native of Mierlo, Holland, Vliegenberg recently earned a psychology degree from Washburn University. While at Washburn, Vliegenberg served as team captain for the tennis squad all four years he was a member. He was the Midwest's region (Division II) Most Valuable Player in 2006 and 2007 and ended the 2008 season ranked # 26 in doubles in the final Division II national rankings.

Vliegenberg has spent his last two summers working with ITF ranked juniors at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., and the Evert Tennis Academy in Boca Raton, Fla. He is currently enrolled in Xavier's M.B.A. program in addition to his coaching duties.

Contact Coach Vliegenberg:
Telephone: 513-745-2840
Email: Rutger "Rudy" Vliegenberg

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Al Wermer has been head men’s tennis coach at the University of Toledo since February 1996. A nationally-known coach with extensive experiences in training methods and tennis administration, he is a leader among his peers in the Midwest.

Coach Al is the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division I Midwest Men’s Regional Chairman; and he serves the Midwest coaches on the ITA National Division I Operating Committee, which develops policy for college tennis. He also served as Tournament Director of The Division I 2005-07 ITA National Indoors, hosted at Ohio State. He has two tennis instructional videos on the market: "Fearless and Focused! Doubles Drills" and "Get Better Today! Singles Drills."

While at Toledo, Coach Al has enhanced recruiting, scheduling, and facilities, while developing UT into a consistent and explosive Division I program. "It’s very exciting for us here now," said Wermer. Nothing is comparable to when I took over here—nothing! "First and foremost, we have an assistant coach; plus a renovated tennis facility, and brand new weight room, our own Men’s Tennis locker room…just a ton more resources and support." Coach Al is a regular speaker at numerous national and regional tennis coaches’ conventions—including the ITA National Convention in December, 2007. He has coached at various USTA national and regional tennis programs, the Junior Davis Cup, USTA zonals and area training centers. Each summer, he heads to St. Louis for a stop with the St. Louis Aces of World Team Tennis professional league.

On a local level, Coach Al is a founding board member of a USTA/Toledo Community Tennis Association, initiating new campus/community tennis programs. He was named 2006 USPTA Midwest Coach of the year and also received the ITA Community service Award for the Midwest region.

A graduate of Capital University with a degree in physical education, Coach Al also began his collegiate coaching career with the Crusaders in 1992. He is a former USPTA Midwest Board Member and club coach in Columbus, OH and has coached many individuals who have attained regional and national rankings. Before entering coaching, he played a season on the professional circuit.

Coach Al has been married to Nancy for 13 years. In his free time, he enjoys running, biking and traveling. In December of 2004, Coach Al graduated from UT with a masters of arts in recreation and leisure studies.

Contact Coach Wermer:
Telephone: (419) 530-4925
Email: Al Wermer

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On Sept. 30, 2008, Director of Athletics Mike Thomas announced Angela (Farley) Wilson as the new head women's tennis coach at the University of Cincinnati.

"Angela is a great addition to our University," said Thomas. "We are very fortunate to have found someone with excellent experience as a college player and teaching pro who is also a Cincinnati native and is tied into the Cincinnati tennis community."

Wilson joins UC after spending the last four years at the Western Tennis and Fitness Club in Western Hills. Wilson started in the family-owned club in 2004 as the Director of Tennis and was named Director of Operations and Tennis in January of 2006. In her tenure at Western, she has directed the overall operations while being heavily involved in the elite junior development program, which has turned out several college players. "Having grown up in Cincinnati and been a part of its tennis community, I am excited to have been given the opportunity to coach the University of Cincinnati tennis program," said Wilson. "With the athletes we already have on the team and the pool we have to draw from in the Tri-state, we will continue to grow this program into a BIG EAST contender."

Wilson brings a wealth of experience to the Bearcats having played and coached throughout her life. Prior to the Western Tennis and Fitness Club, she was the Director of Junior Tennis for two years in Crestview, Ky., at the Five Seasons Sports Club, creating junior programs for varying levels, including nationally-ranked junior players. Her experience coaching with nationally-renowned college players goes back to 1991 when she was an assistant coach for the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at the 1991 World University Games.

Over the last four years she has spent a great deal of her time helping grow the sport of tennis in Cincinnati as a USTA training center coach, starting in 2005 when she launched the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association (GCTA) 10 and Under Training Center.

A well respected coach, Wilson is able to draw on a wealth of playing experience which started as a high school player at Indian Hill High school in Cincinnati. At Indian Hill, Wilson was a nationally-ranked junior player at both the 16 and under and 18 and under levels. After earning an Ohio High School double championship in 1981 and making it to the singles finals in 1982, Wilson went on to a four-year career at Indiana University (1983-87). In her four years in Bloomington, she was twice named team captain and was a part of two Big Ten titles (1984, 1987). In 1987, Wilson was named first-team all-Big Ten as she helped the Hoosiers to their second NCAA Tournament appearance.

Wilson's playing career extends beyond her college career as she has captured six Cincinnati Metropolitan Tennis Championship titles overall and five since 2003, including last year's women's doubles title. In 2006, she was named the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association's Player of the Year and winner of the Carol Brestel Award for volunteering and promoting junior tennis in the Cincinnati area.

A 1987 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in accounting, Wilson lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Webster, and their four children.

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