Franklin & Marshall College Names Bruce Myers as Head Tennis Coach

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Franklin & Marshall College has welcomed Bruce Myers as its new head coach of the men's and women's tennis teams. Myers brings over 15 years of experience in college athletics, having coached at multiple levels of the NCAA, including Division I and III. Prior to joining Franklin & Marshall, Myers spent time as the head coach at Bucknell University and Arcadia University, where he led both programs to notable achievements.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bruce Myers has been named head coach of the Franklin & Marshall men's and women's tennis teams, bringing over 15 years of experience in college athletics.
  • Myers has coached at multiple levels of the NCAA, including Division I and III, and has led teams to success in both competition and the classroom.
  • During his time at Bucknell University, Myers coached five first-team All-Patriot League selections and four Academic All-Patriot League honorees, and led the team to its most Patriot League victories in school history.
  • Myers has also coached at the University of Delaware, Longwood University, and North Carolina A&T State, and has been recognized for his excellence in tennis, including being certified as a tennis professional by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
  • Myers' teams have excelled in the classroom, with 18 student-athletes earning all-conference recognition and 18 students named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
  • Myers has also demonstrated his commitment to community development, collaborating with the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) to secure funds for the newly constructed Temple Tennis Complex, which was named one of 45 winners in the USTA's annual Outstanding Facility Awards program.

Statistics:

  • Myers has over 15 years of experience in college athletics.
  • During his time at Bucknell University, Myers coached 5 first-team All-Patriot League selections and 4 Academic All-Patriot League honorees.
  • Myers' teams earned 18 all-conference recognition and 18 students named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll.
  • The newly constructed Temple Tennis Complex was named one of 45 winners in the USTA's annual Outstanding Facility Awards program.
  • Myers' longest tenure as a head coach came when he led the Bucknell men for 7 years (2016-22).

Sources:

  • Franklin & Marshall College Athletics
  • US Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
  • United States Tennis Association (USTA)
  • Randolph-Macon College
  • Immaculata University