Nebraska-Kearney Hires Tennis Coach

Lopers Pick Saulsbury as Next Tennis Coach

by Peter Yazvac, UNK Sports Information Director

Kearney, Neb. - Nebraska-Kearney Athletic Director Jon McBride announced today that Lexington native Jake Saulsbury has been hired as the Lopers men's and women's tennis coach.

Saulsbury replaces Kent Shultz, who resigned in May to take a position with the USTA in Jackson, Miss.

A 2008 graduate of NW Missouri State, Saulsbury spent the last season as the Bearcats graduate assistant coach. He was involved with all aspects of the program, helping both Northwest teams advance to the NCAA Tournament.

Sauslbury has also worked extensively with the Bearcat Tennis Camp the past three years.

"We think Jake has a very promising coaching career ahead of him. We're very pleased he is bringing his energy and enthusiasm to UNK and the Kearney tennis commuity," said McBride.

As a player for Northwest, Sauslbury was a two-time first-team all-conference singles player who also earned a national ranking in doubles. As a junior, he and his doubles partner won their respective region and advance to the ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) National Small College Championships.

At Lexington High School, Saulsbury was the 2003 Class B state champion at No. 1 singles.

The UNK women will return five starters off of last year's Sweet 16 team while a young Loper men's team is led by Elkhorn native Josh Raymond, tabbed as the Central Region's Rookie Player of the Year.