The University of Akron Athletics
Brian Peters Named Interim Women’s Tennis Coach
September 18 | Women's Tennis
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AKRON, Ohio– The University of Akron has named Brian Peters as interim women's tennis head coach for the 2019-20 season.
Peters replaces Brandon Padgett, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.
"We are so fortunate to have Brian step into this leadership role for our tennis program," Director of Athletics Larry Williams said. "I am very impressed by his energy and passion for the game of tennis and the development of our student-athletes. Moreover, Brian already has a familiarity with and the respect of each and every member of the program."
"It is very exciting! I would like to thank Athletics Director Larry Williams and Senior Associate Athletics Director Mary Lu Gribschaw for the opportunity to lead the Akron Zips tennis program," Peters said. "We have an excellent group of players who I am looking forward to training in an energetic, competitive, and fun environment. The University of Akron is a great place to be, and our team will represent that. Go Zips!"
Peters has been affiliated with the Akron tennis program for nine seasons. A tennis professional at the LaTuchie Tennis Center, the Zips' home indoor facility, Peters was a volunteer assistant coach with UA the last three seasons (2017-19) after serving as a fulltime assistant coach for six seasons (2011-16).
Peters was the Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association Team Cup coach for the 14-and-Under team in 2014 and the 18-and-Under team in 2015.
Prior to arriving in Akron, Peters was the junior tennis program coordinator at Mercy Healthplex Fairfield in Cincinnati.
The Ross, Ohio, native captained the tennis team at Ross Senior High School (1994-97). Peters played two years of tennis at Wright State (1997-99).
Peters earned a bachelor's degree from UA in sport management, graduating summa cum laude in 2013. He is experienced in 3D biomechanics tennis training.
Peters and his wife Anke reside in Cuyahoga Falls.
In 2018-19, Akron women's tennis went 21-6 overall and finished second in the MAC at 5-2. The Zips earned the No. 2 seed for the MAC Championship and advanced to the championship match, falling 4-3. The team was ranked No. 9 in the final ITA Midwest Regional rankings. Named an ITA All-Academic Team for the seventh consecutive season, women's tennis earned a Public Recognition Award for a perfect score of 1,000 on the APR.
Akron opens the 2019-20 season Sept. 20-22, at the Thunder in the Mountains Tournament, hosted by Marshall and West Virginia.
AKRON, Ohio– The University of Akron has named Brian Peters as interim women's tennis head coach for the 2019-20 season.
Peters replaces Brandon Padgett, who resigned to pursue other opportunities.
"We are so fortunate to have Brian step into this leadership role for our tennis program," Director of Athletics Larry Williams said. "I am very impressed by his energy and passion for the game of tennis and the development of our student-athletes. Moreover, Brian already has a familiarity with and the respect of each and every member of the program."
"It is very exciting! I would like to thank Athletics Director Larry Williams and Senior Associate Athletics Director Mary Lu Gribschaw for the opportunity to lead the Akron Zips tennis program," Peters said. "We have an excellent group of players who I am looking forward to training in an energetic, competitive, and fun environment. The University of Akron is a great place to be, and our team will represent that. Go Zips!"
Peters has been affiliated with the Akron tennis program for nine seasons. A tennis professional at the LaTuchie Tennis Center, the Zips' home indoor facility, Peters was a volunteer assistant coach with UA the last three seasons (2017-19) after serving as a fulltime assistant coach for six seasons (2011-16).
Peters was the Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association Team Cup coach for the 14-and-Under team in 2014 and the 18-and-Under team in 2015.
Prior to arriving in Akron, Peters was the junior tennis program coordinator at Mercy Healthplex Fairfield in Cincinnati.
The Ross, Ohio, native captained the tennis team at Ross Senior High School (1994-97). Peters played two years of tennis at Wright State (1997-99).
Peters earned a bachelor's degree from UA in sport management, graduating summa cum laude in 2013. He is experienced in 3D biomechanics tennis training.
Peters and his wife Anke reside in Cuyahoga Falls.
In 2018-19, Akron women's tennis went 21-6 overall and finished second in the MAC at 5-2. The Zips earned the No. 2 seed for the MAC Championship and advanced to the championship match, falling 4-3. The team was ranked No. 9 in the final ITA Midwest Regional rankings. Named an ITA All-Academic Team for the seventh consecutive season, women's tennis earned a Public Recognition Award for a perfect score of 1,000 on the APR.
Akron opens the 2019-20 season Sept. 20-22, at the Thunder in the Mountains Tournament, hosted by Marshall and West Virginia.
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