Men's Top25 Final Poll
(3/23/2010)
- Fresno Pacific Univ. (Calif.)
- Auburn Univ. Montgomery (Ala.)
- Concordia Univ. (Calif.)
- Emory-Riddle (Fla.)
- Azusa Pacific Univ. (Calif.)
32. Georgetown College
Women's Top25 Final Poll
(3/23/2010)
- Auburn Univ. Montgomery (Ala.)
- Fresno Pacific Univ. (Calif.)
- Point Loma Univ. (Calif.)
- Emory-Riddle (Fla.)
- Concordia Univ. (Calif.)
25. Georgetown College
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
2008-2009 Women's and Men's Tennis Teams
Tennis News
GC hires new tennis coach (8/6/10)
“Teaching and instructing tennis is a lot of work,” Register said. “The guys on the Georgetown College tennis team over the last number of years have been a great inspiration to the kids who I have been trying to help and have served as impressive role models."
Register has worked with past Tigers such as Roberto Aspillaga, Andreas Escalante and Miguel Reyes as well as current Tiger Benjamin Aspillaga. He is also familiar with the women’s team member Haley Hart, who played on one of his USTA junior tennis teams.
“Having conducted a national search for a new tennis coach, it was a pleasant surprise to find the most qualified candidate right here in our backyard. Layton’s familiarity with our tennis program and prior relationships with several of our current and former players will serve him well as he takes over a successful and well-established program,” GC Director of Athletics Eric Ward said. “Kevin Calhoun had done a tremendous job over the past 10 years building Georgetown College tennis into a well-respected, nationally competitive program. Layton’s tennis experience and unique talents make him a worthy successor with the ability to lift the program to even greater heights.”
Register developed a love for the game while living in Florida with his mother and step-father. Upon returning to Paris, he found his opportunities were more limited with work on the family farm and decreased access to quality courts. This did not deter him, however, as he continued to play and even went on to be on the team at Washington & Lee University.
"Tennis was always a passion, and being able to play while receiving a higher education was a dream realized," Register said. "Playing collegiately wasn't always easy, but it is something I look back on fondly. My tennis career, coupled with my degrees from Washington & Lee, better prepared me for the working world."
Following his graduation from W&L with a bachelors in business administration and French, Register returned to Kentucky. Putting his business major to good use, he initially worked for First Security Bank and Trust Co. and later helped to found the Lexington Brewing Co., an endeavor that lasted from 1994-98. Register has also been practically a lifelong Thoroughbred horse owner and breeder.
"It's hard to grow up in Kentucky and not want to follow and somehow be involved in horse racing," Register said.
But, he could not deny his love of tennis and his desire to see the game flourish in the Bluegrass. Register knew there was the interest on the part of young players in Paris, thus his passion became to provide instruction while also finding quality courts on which to work. It was not long before he found himself instructing and hitting at Georgetown’s Lackey tennis facility, where he and his GC player friends have been giving lessons to various athletes for the past seven years. Given his familiarity with the players, the college, and the area, when the Georgetown College coaching position opened, Register could not resist applying for the job.
Calhoun takes new job (6/16/10)
Kevin
Calhoun has spent almost
half of his life at
Georgetown College. The 1998
graduate was a standout
tennis player as a Tiger -
four-time, all-conference
player - and returned to
coach for 12 years – the
first two as an assistant.“My time at Georgetown College has been precious to me,” Calhoun said. “The opportunity to serve my alma mater, a place I believe in, has been amazing. I was given the chance to learn and grow here as a coach, mentor and leader. Georgetown College played a large role in my becoming what I am today, and it will always have a special place in my heart.”
His deep roots and connection with Georgetown is why a recent decision to accept University of Kentucky’s offer to be the women’s tennis assistant coach was not an easy one. However, in the end he knew it was the right one.
“I am looking forward to coaching players in the SEC, arguably the best tennis conference in the country,” Calhoun said. “I will have the opportunity to learn from coach Carlos Drada, a great tennis mind. It will be a challenge, but I was prepared by Georgetown College for it in every possible manner.”
Calhoun knows this door was opened to him because of the level of success Georgetown College has had during his tenure.
“This opportunity shows that Georgetown College tennis has earned the respect of other programs,” Calhoun said. “We have consistently been in the Top 25 of the NAIA and others have noticed.”
GC’s women finished No. 22 this year and advanced all the way to the conference finals before losing to No. 14 Lindsey Wilson.
Calhoun leaves GC with a 172-173 record overall. The women were 99-77 in those years and advanced to the conference tournament finals every year. He was Mid-South Conference Women’s Coach of the Year in 2001, 2004 and 2007.
“Kevin did a great job of building the Georgetown tennis program over the past 12 years. His teams were always competitive and his student-athletes performed well academically,” GC Director of Athletics Eric Ward said. “Kevin understands the balance necessary to be a successful, collegiate student-athlete. He has always been, as a player and as a coach, a tremendous representative of Georgetown College. He is well prepared for the next chapter of his coaching career and will do well at the University of Kentucky.”
The
Tiger women advanced to the
NAIA National tournament
three times – 2001, 2002 and
2008, while the men
qualified in 2001 and 2002.
GC also had nine women’s
doubles teams advance to
nationals and two men’s
teams. One of his favorite memories, along with all the national tournament teams, is when the 2008 women’s team defeated Southern Nazarene, which was then ranked 10th in the country.
Mid-South Conference Tennis Results
All Matches Played at Georgetown College Tiger Athletics Complex
Men's Semi-Finals
Georgetown def. Campbellsville 5-2
Singles
GC Carcamo vs. CU Morett (did not
finish)
CU Numbela def. GC Reyes (6-4, 6-4)
GC Aspillaga def. CU Valecillos (6-0,
6-1)
GC Ganev def. CU Malyon (6-3,
6-0
GC DelValle def. CU Marqez (6-3, 6-3)
GC Roberts vs. CU Caven (did not
finish)
Doubles
GC Reyes/Ganev def. CU Morett/Numbela
(8-2)
GC Carcamo/Aspillaga def. CU
Valecillos/Marqez (8-4)
CU Malyon/Caven def. GC DelValle/Roberts
(8-5)
Lindsey Wilson def. Cumberlands 5-0
Singles
LW Santos def. UC Fei (6-1, 6-1)
LW Khan def. UC Ngiam (6-2, 6-2)
Doubles
LW Moraes/Santos def. UC Silva/Hill
(8-5)
LW Luciani/Khan def. UC Pantoja/Fei
(8-2)
LW DeBeenhouwer/Martin def. UC Ngiam/Hill
(8-2)
Men's Finals
No. 1 Lindsey Wilson def. No. 2 Georgetown 5-1
Singles
LW Luciani def. GC Carcamo (6-2, 6-2)
LW Morares def. GC Reyes (6-4, 6-4)
LW DeBeenhouwer def. GC Carlos (6-1, 6-0)
Doubles
GC Reyes/Ganev def. LW Moraes/Santos (8-5)
LW Luciani/Khan def.. GC Carcamo/Espillaga (8-4)
LW DeBeenhouwer/Martin def. GC DeValle/Roberts (8-2)
Women's Semi-Finals
Georgetown def. Cumberlands 5-0
Singles
GC Yost def. Bauer (6-4, 6-3)
GC Rugimbana def. UC Farris (6-0,
6-0)
Doubles
GC Kerrick/Bartlett def. UC
Ngiam/Farris (8-0)
GC Yost/Rugimbana def. UC
Strong/Bauer (8-2)
GC Gambill/Mars def. UC
Smith/Ellis (8-5)
Lindsey Wilson def. Campbellsville 5-0
Singles
LW Slapeka def. CU Kirby
(6-0, 6-0)
LW Weyreuter def. CU
Thomas (6-0, 6-0)
Doubles
LW Weyreuter/Tomic def.
Kirby/Thomas (8-1)
LW Slapeka/Yablonskaya
def. Drew/Dailey (8-1)
LW Wojtowicz/Sheene def.
Swencki/Overstreet (8-0)
Women's Finals
No. 1 Lindsey Wilson def. No. 2 Georgetown 6-2
Singles
LW Slapeka def. GC Kerrick (6-3, 6-0)
LW Weyreuter def. GC Bartlett (6-1,
6-2)
LW Tomic def. GC Yost (6-0, 6-1)
LW Yablonskaya def. GC Rugimbana
(6-3, 6-3)
LW Wojtowicz def. GC Gambill (6-1,
6-1)
Doubles
GC Kerrick/Bartlett def. LW Weyreuter/Tomic
(8-4)
LW Slapeka/Yablonskaya def. GC Yost/Rugimbana
(8-5)
GC Gambill/Mars def. LW Wojtowicz/Sheene
(8-6)
Women's Tennis Adds Five to Next Season's Roster (4-8-09)
GEORGETOWN, Ky.--The Georgetown College Women’s Tennis team has received commitments from five Kentucky high school players to join the Tigers in the fall of 2009. Haleigh Fellows (Paducah/Lone Oak), Haley Hart (Stanford/Lincoln County), Claire Spradlin (Russell/Russell), Amanda Thompson (Henderson/Henderson), and Kaitlyn Thompson (Henderson/Henderson) have all decided to continue their playing careers at Georgetown College.
Fellows, a two star recruit, is a member of traditional power high school Lone Oak. Currently ranked No. 17 in Kentucky, she reached the round of 16 at the 2008 KHSAA State Tournament, where she lost to future teammate Spradlin. She defeated the the seventh seed in the first round. “Haleigh’s talent is severely underrepresented by her ranking,” said Georgetown Head Coach Kevin Calhoun. “She hasn’t played the tournament schedule many girls do, but she can compete at the highest levels in Kentucky. Every girl from Lone Oak who plays for Larry Heflin knows the game. Haleigh will be a huge factor in the NAIA.”
Hart, also a two star recruit, comes from Stanford, KY. The eighth seed in the 2008 KHSAA tournament, she reached the quarterfinals. She is currently ranked No. 3 in Kentucky in the under 18 age group. “Haley is a fantastic player, student, and leader,” said Calhoun. “She is going to have amazing success here. In many ways, Haley is the cornerstone to this class- she gives it a depth that is necessary to compete at the top of the NAIA.”
Spradlin is a three star recruit ranked No. 4 in Kentucky in under 18. After a round of 16 win against Fellows in the 2008 KHSAA State Tournament, she fell in the quarterfinals. Spradlin has represented Kentucky in the Junior Fed Cup competition, put on by the USTA Southern Section, which selects three girls from each age group per state. “I have coached one three star recruit, Adrienne Bartlett, and she was All American as a freshman,” said Calhoun. “I am excited that Claire has chosen to be a Tiger, and she has the potential to be an All-American here as well.”
Amanda Thompson, while not participating in junior USTA tournaments, has competed for a top flight high school program. She has qualified for the KHSAA tournament in each of her three previous years of high school competition, reaching the round of 16 in doubles in 2008. “Amanda is a player whose potential has yet to be approached,” said Calhoun. “She is athletic and powerful, and when she concentrates on one sport in college her technique and ability will drastically improve.”
Kaitlyn Thompson, another three star recruit, is currently ranked No. 22 in Kentucky. She has chosen to concentrate on tournaments outside of high school tennis for her junior and senior years. “Kaitlyn is one of the most talented high school seniors I have signed,” said Calhoun. “She is one of the three or four best seniors in Kentucky, but was overlooked due to her lack of tournament play. She is All Conference and All American talent, as are all the members of this class.”
Calhoun is excited about the new class. “This class is deep, talented, and they are outstanding young women. They will form the foundation of a top 25 NAIA team for the next four years. I cannot wait to get them here to begin practices.”
Tennis' Aspillaga and Kerrick Named MSC Players of the Week (4-8-09)
LOUISVILLE,
Ky. --
Georgetown College seniors Eugenio Aspillaga and
Emily Kerrick have been honored as the Mid-South
Conference Tennis Players of the Week for the week
ending April 4, according to the conference.
Aspillaga was perfect on the week in three singles and doubles matches to earn his first conference honor of the season.
The Santiago, Chile, native, did not drop a set in wins over University of the Cumberlands, Ohio Dominican University and Indiana Wesleyan University.
In singles play, Aspillaga dropped just six games in his six sets to help the Tigers win all three matches on the week.
The Georgetown men improved to 5-6 overall and 2-0 in the Mid-South Conference with the wins.
Kerrick completed the week with a 2-1 singles record and a 3-0 doubles record to pick up her first weekly conference award of the season.
The Lexington native opened the week with a pair of wins -- at No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles -- in a 9-0 win over conference foe University of the Cumberlands. Kerrick continued the week with wins in a 7-2 win over Ohio Dominican University.
Kerrick, along with doubles partner Adrienne Bartlett, beat the No. 16-ranked doubles team in the nation 8-5 in a match with Indiana Wesleyan University.
The Tiger women improved 5-8 overall and 2-0 in the Mid-South with their 2-1 week.
