Greg Patton
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Greg Patton is a tennis coach, both nationally and at a collegiate level. He currently leads the nationally ranked Boise State University
men's tennis
program as their head coach
. His career record at Boise State is 203-67. At Boise State, he has won seven conference championships in nine seasons in three different conferences (Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference).
His overall college coaching record is 554-260.
Patton is also a veteran coach in the World TeamTennis
ranks. He is currently (beginning in the summer of 2003) the head coach of the St. Louis Aces, whose roster includes Andy Roddick
.
He lives in Boise, ID with his wife, Christa, who is an adjunct French Professor at Boise State, and two children, Chelsea and Garrett.
at UC-Santa Barbara
in 1972-73 and 1973-74.
, Jim Courier
, Michael Chang
, Patrick McEnroe
, Luke Jensen
, David Wheaton
and MaliVai Washington
.
Locally and nationally, Patton is popularly credited with putting Boise State on the American collegiate tennis map. When he first joined the Broncos, Boise State had not won a conference tennis title since 1974. Coach Patton changed things quickly – winning Big Sky trophies in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. He then led the Broncos to their fifth consecutive league title in 1997, which was a Big West trophy. That same season, Boise State was ranked as high as second in the nation, went to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament and finished fifth.
He moved full-time to U.S. national team coaching duties when he first left Boise State in 1998, coaching primarily at the junior level. In winter of 2002-03, he led the National boys 14's team to a World Junior Cup Championship, beating teams from Spain and Argentina to take the title. He has coached several junior players to finish in the top five in the world rankings. Before coaching for U.S.A. Tennis on a full-time basis, Patton had coached with junior national teams for several years.
Championship. Patton took over a team that was 5-5 and led the Broncos to a 13-3 run and three consecutive upsets (over Tulsa, Rice and SMU) to win the WAC
Championship and then a first-round NCAA Tournament upset over Arizona before being stopped in the round of 32 by California. The Broncos celebrated the season with a final ranking of 34th, one region honoree (senior Marcus Berntson), and two All-WAC honorees (Berntson and junior Guillaume Bouvier).
In his 28 years of collegiate coaching, Coach Patton has led his teams to 17 Conference Titles. In his second season back at Boise State
(2003–2004), Coach Patton lead the Broncos to a 24-8 record, and third place finish in the WAC, and a National ranking that hovered between 30 and 45th in the nation. The final ranking was 45th. Boise State was ranked #1 in the Mountain Region and qualified as the regional representative in the National Team Indoor Championships. Senior Guillaume Bouvier earned a Singles All American Honor by reaching the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships. This past season (2004–2005), the Broncos under Coach Patton's leadership won the WAC Conference for the second time in the past three years, earned a berth to the NCAA National Team Championships where they defeated North Carolina before losing to Texas A&M. The final national ranking for the Broncos was 31st in the nation with a 31-8 record. Freshman Luke Shields was named an All American in singles and doubles. Partner Thomas Schoeck earned All American Honors in doubles. They finished the season ranked 8th in the nation. Luke was named Freshman of the Year by the Mountain Region (Region VII). Team Captain, Beck Roghaar was honored with the Regional Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship/Leadership Award.
(first time that USA has won this international team event) August, 2002
Led Boise State to top 20 National Rankings during these six years and as high as #2 in Division I
Won Big Sky and Big West conference Titles (5 out of 6 seasons)
Reached Championships of World Team Tennis in Three Seasons.
Led UC Irvine to top 20 National Ranking in 10 out of 13 Seasons and as high #2 in Division I
Won Big West Conference Title 9 out of 13 Seasons
Named Big West Conference Coach of the Year - 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988 (Five Awards)
Including UC Santa Barbara (1977–1978) and Cal State Bakersfield (1979)
from 1994 through 1997 and the Newport Beach Dukes from 1990 through 1993. He was named the WTT Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1995. Three of Coach Patton’s World TeamTennis Teams reached the Championship Match. Players who have played for Coach Patton in World TeamTennis have been Robby Ginepri
, Sargis Sargisian, Ricky Leach, Amy Frazier
, Zina Garrison
, Andy Ram, Jonathon Erlich, as well as Andy Roddick. He has served on numerous NCAA and ITA Committees and is currently a member of the ITA Division I Tennis Operating Committee, representing the Mountain Region.
2008 Coach of World TeamTennis team the St. Louis Aces
Greg Patton was named Big Sky Coach of the Year in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. 1997 was a big year for Greg, being named Big West Coach of the Year, awarded the USTA/NCAA National Community Service Award and named the NCAA National Men's Coach of the Year in 1997. Coach Patton was once again awarded the USTA/NCAA National Community Service Award in 2003. Thus Coach Patton has accomplished an unprecedented accomplishment by being awarded the National Collegiate Coach of the Year twice (in 1987 and then in 1997) as well as being named the National Community Service Award twice (in 1997 and 2003). In the first seven years he coached at Boise State, the Broncos were ranked in the top 35 in the final national rankings three times (1997, 1996 and 1995). He was inducted in the UC Irvine Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2004 Coach Patton was named the Mountain Region Coach of the Year. This past season, Coach Patton was named the 2005 WAC Coach of the Year.
(Only Coach in NCAA to win the Division I National Collegiate Coach of the Year Honor at two different Universities)
Boise State University
Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho. Originally founded in 1932 as a junior college by the Episcopal Church, the university became an independent institution in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master degrees since 1965...
men's tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
program as their head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
. His career record at Boise State is 203-67. At Boise State, he has won seven conference championships in nine seasons in three different conferences (Big Sky, Big West, Western Athletic Conference).
His overall college coaching record is 554-260.
Patton is also a veteran coach in the World TeamTennis
World TeamTennis
World TeamTennis is a coed professional tennis league played with a unique team format in the United States. Each match consists of five sets. Each set features a different configuration . Coaches, before the match, decide the order in which the sets will be played...
ranks. He is currently (beginning in the summer of 2003) the head coach of the St. Louis Aces, whose roster includes Andy Roddick
Andy Roddick
Andrew Stephen "Andy" Roddick is an American professional tennis player and a former World No. 1. He is currently the second highest-ranked American player, behind Mardy Fish....
.
He lives in Boise, ID with his wife, Christa, who is an adjunct French Professor at Boise State, and two children, Chelsea and Garrett.
As a player
Greg Patton played his collegiate tennisTennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
at UC-Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
The University of California, Santa Barbara, commonly known as UCSB or UC Santa Barbara, is a public research university and one of the 10 general campuses of the University of California system. The main campus is located on a site in Goleta, California, from Santa Barbara and northwest of Los...
in 1972-73 and 1973-74.
Coaching history
Patton began his coaching career at his alma mater, UC-Santa Barbara, where he coached in 1976-77 and 1977-78. He also coached at CSU Bakersfield one season (1978–79) before beginning his 13 year stint at UC Irvine.National coach
From 1984 through 1987 he served as the Head Junior National Coach with the USA Junior National Team that included Pete SamprasPete Sampras
Pete Sampras is a retired American tennis player and former world no. 1. During his 15-year tour career, he won 14 Grand Slam singles titles and became recognized as one of the greatest tennis players of all time....
, Jim Courier
Jim Courier
James Spencer "Jim" Courier, Jr. is a former world no. 1 professional tennis player from the United States. During his career, he won four Grand Slam singles titles, two at the French Open and two at the Australian Open...
, Michael Chang
Michael Chang
Michael Te-Pei Chang is a former American professional tennis player. He is best remembered for becoming the youngest-ever male player to win a Grand Slam singles title when he won the French Open in 1989 at the age of 17....
, Patrick McEnroe
Patrick McEnroe
Patrick John McEnroe is a former professional tennis player and the former captain of the United States Davis Cup team.Born in Manhasset, New York, he is the younger brother of John McEnroe...
, Luke Jensen
Luke Jensen
Luke Jensen is a former professional male tennis player from the United States. He attended University of Southern California from 1986–87 and earned singles All-American honors both years . He is now the head coach of the women's tennis team at Syracuse University...
, David Wheaton
David Wheaton
David Wheaton is a former professional tennis player from the United States.Born in Minneapolis, Wheaton played in his first tournament at age eight, and won the Minnesota State High School tennis title in 1984, as a ninth grader. In 1987, he won the US Open junior title and was ranked the No. 1...
and MaliVai Washington
MaliVai Washington
MaliVai "Mal" Washington is a former professional tennis player from the United States. He is best remembered for reaching the men's singles final at Wimbledon in 1996.-Family:...
.
Locally and nationally, Patton is popularly credited with putting Boise State on the American collegiate tennis map. When he first joined the Broncos, Boise State had not won a conference tennis title since 1974. Coach Patton changed things quickly – winning Big Sky trophies in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. He then led the Broncos to their fifth consecutive league title in 1997, which was a Big West trophy. That same season, Boise State was ranked as high as second in the nation, went to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament and finished fifth.
He moved full-time to U.S. national team coaching duties when he first left Boise State in 1998, coaching primarily at the junior level. In winter of 2002-03, he led the National boys 14's team to a World Junior Cup Championship, beating teams from Spain and Argentina to take the title. He has coached several junior players to finish in the top five in the world rankings. Before coaching for U.S.A. Tennis on a full-time basis, Patton had coached with junior national teams for several years.
Back to Boise
Patton returned for a second Boise State tour in March 2003 and marked that comeback with a bang that led to a trophy – the 2003 Western Athletic ConferenceWestern Athletic Conference
The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...
Championship. Patton took over a team that was 5-5 and led the Broncos to a 13-3 run and three consecutive upsets (over Tulsa, Rice and SMU) to win the WAC
Western Athletic Conference
The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...
Championship and then a first-round NCAA Tournament upset over Arizona before being stopped in the round of 32 by California. The Broncos celebrated the season with a final ranking of 34th, one region honoree (senior Marcus Berntson), and two All-WAC honorees (Berntson and junior Guillaume Bouvier).
In his 28 years of collegiate coaching, Coach Patton has led his teams to 17 Conference Titles. In his second season back at Boise State
Boise State University
Boise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho. Originally founded in 1932 as a junior college by the Episcopal Church, the university became an independent institution in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master degrees since 1965...
(2003–2004), Coach Patton lead the Broncos to a 24-8 record, and third place finish in the WAC, and a National ranking that hovered between 30 and 45th in the nation. The final ranking was 45th. Boise State was ranked #1 in the Mountain Region and qualified as the regional representative in the National Team Indoor Championships. Senior Guillaume Bouvier earned a Singles All American Honor by reaching the round of 16 at the NCAA Championships. This past season (2004–2005), the Broncos under Coach Patton's leadership won the WAC Conference for the second time in the past three years, earned a berth to the NCAA National Team Championships where they defeated North Carolina before losing to Texas A&M. The final national ranking for the Broncos was 31st in the nation with a 31-8 record. Freshman Luke Shields was named an All American in singles and doubles. Partner Thomas Schoeck earned All American Honors in doubles. They finished the season ranked 8th in the nation. Luke was named Freshman of the Year by the Mountain Region (Region VII). Team Captain, Beck Roghaar was honored with the Regional Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship/Leadership Award.
- 2003 BSU Head Men's Coach (Mid Season) - As of the 2003 season, he has won seven league titles in three different conferences in eight seasons.
- Coached Boy's 14's National Team to World Championships in Prostejvo, Czech Republic
(first time that USA has won this international team event) August, 2002
- USA National Tennis Coach (USTA High Performance Tennis)
- Boise State Men's Tennis Coach 1993-1998 (record 135-48)
Led Boise State to top 20 National Rankings during these six years and as high as #2 in Division I
Won Big Sky and Big West conference Titles (5 out of 6 seasons)
- World TeamTennisWorld TeamTennisWorld TeamTennis is a coed professional tennis league played with a unique team format in the United States. Each match consists of five sets. Each set features a different configuration . Coaches, before the match, decide the order in which the sets will be played...
Coach (1990-1993 > Newport Beach Dukes), (1994-1997 > Idaho Sneakers)
Reached Championships of World Team Tennis in Three Seasons.
- USA Pan American Coach in 1991 (Games held in Havana, Cuba)Tennis at the 1991 Pan American GamesSeven tennis events were held at the 1991 Pan American Games in Havana, Cuba, including a team event for the first time.-By Country:-Men's Singles:-Women's Singles:-Men's Doubles:-Women's Doubles:-Mixed Doubles:...
USA won 3 gold medals and one silver out of four events played. - UC IrvineUniversity of California, IrvineThe University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
Men's Tennis Coach 1980-1992 (record 288-150)
Led UC Irvine to top 20 National Ranking in 10 out of 13 Seasons and as high #2 in Division I
Won Big West Conference Title 9 out of 13 Seasons
Named Big West Conference Coach of the Year - 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1988 (Five Awards)
- USA Junior National Coach 1984-1987 (Junior Davis CupDavis CupThe Davis Cup is the premier international team event in men's tennis. It is run by the International Tennis Federation and is contested between teams of players from competing countries in a knock-out format. The competition began in 1900 as a challenge between Britain and the United States. By...
) - Overall Collegiate Coaching Record (1977–1998) 486-241
Including UC Santa Barbara (1977–1978) and Cal State Bakersfield (1979)
World TeamTennis
Patton is currently the head coach of the WTT St. Louis Aces. He also coached the Idaho SneakersIdaho Sneakers
The Idaho Sneakers were a professional tennis team in the city of Boise. They entered the World TeamTennis League in 1994, and the franchise moved to St. Louis, Missouri as the St. Louis Aces after the 2000 season...
from 1994 through 1997 and the Newport Beach Dukes from 1990 through 1993. He was named the WTT Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1995. Three of Coach Patton’s World TeamTennis Teams reached the Championship Match. Players who have played for Coach Patton in World TeamTennis have been Robby Ginepri
Robby Ginepri
Robert Louis Ginepri is an American professional tennis player.-Early life:Robby Ginepri is of Luxembourgish ancestry....
, Sargis Sargisian, Ricky Leach, Amy Frazier
Amy Frazier
Amy Frazier is a now inactive professional female tennis player from the United States.She debuted in 1987 and was active player until the 2006 US Open in which she made her 20th consecutive appearance...
, Zina Garrison
Zina Garrison
Zina Lynna Garrison is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During her career, she was a women's singles runner-up at Wimbledon in 1990, a three-time Grand Slam mixed doubles champion, and a women's doubles gold medalist at the 1988 Olympic Games.-Career:An African-American...
, Andy Ram, Jonathon Erlich, as well as Andy Roddick. He has served on numerous NCAA and ITA Committees and is currently a member of the ITA Division I Tennis Operating Committee, representing the Mountain Region.
- WTTWorld TeamTennisWorld TeamTennis is a coed professional tennis league played with a unique team format in the United States. Each match consists of five sets. Each set features a different configuration . Coaches, before the match, decide the order in which the sets will be played...
season: 13th, 5th with the Aces
2008 Coach of World TeamTennis team the St. Louis Aces
St. Louis Aces
The St. Louis Aces are a professional tennis team in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. They entered the World TeamTennis League in 1994, and won their only WTT Championship title two years later. The Aces play their home matches at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in Forest Park...
Awards
Before moving to Idaho in the fall of 1992, Greg coached at UC Irvine from 1979 through 1992. With the Anteaters, Patton led his teams to nine Big West championships and 10 top-25 final national rankings. He was named NCAA Coach of the Year in 1987, and was a five-time Big West Coach of the Year with the Anteaters.Greg Patton was named Big Sky Coach of the Year in 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. 1997 was a big year for Greg, being named Big West Coach of the Year, awarded the USTA/NCAA National Community Service Award and named the NCAA National Men's Coach of the Year in 1997. Coach Patton was once again awarded the USTA/NCAA National Community Service Award in 2003. Thus Coach Patton has accomplished an unprecedented accomplishment by being awarded the National Collegiate Coach of the Year twice (in 1987 and then in 1997) as well as being named the National Community Service Award twice (in 1997 and 2003). In the first seven years he coached at Boise State, the Broncos were ranked in the top 35 in the final national rankings three times (1997, 1996 and 1995). He was inducted in the UC Irvine Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2004 Coach Patton was named the Mountain Region Coach of the Year. This past season, Coach Patton was named the 2005 WAC Coach of the Year.
- NCAA National Coach of the Year 1987 (UC Irvine)
- 5 time Big West Coach of the Year (UC Irvine)
- World Team Tennis Coach of the Year - 1993 (Newport Beach) 1995 (Idaho)
- Named Conference Coach of the Year 1993-1997 (5 Conference Coach of the Year Awards)
- NCAA National Coach of the Year 1997 (Boise State University)
(Only Coach in NCAA to win the Division I National Collegiate Coach of the Year Honor at two different Universities)
- National USTA/NCAA Community Award (1997)
- UC IrvineUniversity of California, IrvineThe University of California, Irvine , founded in 1965, is one of the ten campuses of the University of California, located in Irvine, California, USA...
Athletic Hall of Fame (Inducted in February, 2000) - Boise State UniversityBoise State UniversityBoise State University is a public university located in Boise, Idaho. Originally founded in 1932 as a junior college by the Episcopal Church, the university became an independent institution in 1934, and has been awarding baccalaureate and master degrees since 1965...
Hall of Fame (Inducted in November, 2001) - Greg Patton was named 2006 WAC Coach of the Year
Other biographies
- US Professional Teaching Association
- Bronco Sports:Greg Patton Bio
- Big Bear Sports Ranch - Greg Patton Bio
- World TeamTennis:Greg Patton Bio
- Tennis Spheres - Greg Patton Bio
News events
- Steve AppletonSteve AppletonSteve Appleton is the CEO of Micron Technology, based in Boise, Idaho.Born and raised in California, Appleton attended Boise State University for college, where he was on the tennis team....
took BSU's tennis team by storm when he arrived in 1978. Greg Patton, then coach at the University of California, Irvine, heard about Appleton's tennis talent during his junior year of college. Appleton's teammates also realized that this new recruit was exceptional. - Josh D Weiss Photography
- The Intercollegiate Tennis AssociationIntercollegiate Tennis AssociationThe Intercollegiate Tennis Association is an organization of 1,500 coaches and 15,000 collegiate tennis players, encompassing more than 1,000 college tennis programs...
named Greg Patton of Boise State and Sheila McInerney of Arizona State as winners of its 1997 Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year Award for Division I men's and women's programs. - Former member of the Idaho Sneakers. Coached by Greg Patton and played alongside teammates, Manon Bollegraf, Jonathan Leach, and Jane Chi. Chi has one career win over Frazier, in Memphis.