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Kercheval,Sam_MTN

Sam Kercheval

Eastern Illinois
* Hired as head men's tennis coach in August 2015
* Begins fourth season in 2018-19
* Served as interim director of tennis in 2017-18 coaching both men's and women's teams
* Coached men's team to OVC Tournament appearances in 2016 & 2018
* Coached women's team to OVC Tournament semifinals in 2018
* Coached two men's players ranked in EIU career wins in No. 1 singles
* Coached two men's players ranked in EIU career wins in No. 2 singles
* Coached second team All-OVC selection Freddie O'Brien (2018)
* Coached second team All-OVC selection Robert Skolik (2016)
* Coached Stella Cliffe (1st team OVC) and Grace Summers (2nd team OVC) in 2018
* Coached 2nd Team Academic All-American Robert Skolik (2016)
* Coached 2nd Team Academic All-American Grace Summers (2018)

Before Eastern Illinois
* Volunteer coach at Indiana University (2014-15)
* Bloomington South HS Girl's Tennis Coach (2011-15)
* Posted 69-30 career HS coaching record with top 15 rankings
* Coached #1 singles player Denise Azcui to pair of State Individual titles
* Taught at Indiana University Tennis Center as Adult Program Coordinator

Personal
* USPTA Certified Elite Professional
* USPTA Midwest Under 30 Professional of the Year in 2014
* USPTA Indiana Professional of the Year in 2012
* Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in 2010
* Native of Bloomington, Indiana
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