James Wilson completed his first season as an assistant coach at William and Mary in 2011-12 and is currently serving as the interim head coach of the women's tennis program. He joined the Tribe after serving as a volunteer assistant coach for both the Texas Tech men's and women's tennis team's in 2011.
"James
Wilson is an excellent addition to the Tribe Tennis staff," Geiger-Walton said.
"His collegiate and professional playing experience will bring great knowledge
and intensity to the court. James represents the highest standard of character,
professionalism and commitment to excellence."
At
Texas Tech, Wilson coached during practice, tournaments and dual matches, while
assisting with mental training techniques (goal setting, imagery and relaxation
exercises). Last season, the Texas Tech men's program finished the year ranked
No. 21 nationally after reaching as high as No. 14 in the rankings. The Red
Raiders finished the year at 17-10 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA
Tournament, while also sending a pair of singles players and a doubles team to
the NCAA Individual Championships. The Texas Tech women's program was ranked as
high as No. 39 nationally before finishing the campaign at 18-8 with a national
ranking of No. 48.
Wilson
played collegiate for Tim Siegel at Texas Tech. During his final three seasons
with the Red Raiders, he was a team captain and helped the Red Raiders to a 47-28
mark, including a trio of NCAA Tournament appearances. In 2009, the Red Raiders
finished the year ranked No. 39 nationally after capping the 2008 season at No.
20 nationally with a 20-6 mark. As a senior, Wilson compiled a 7-3 singles
mark, including four wins at the HEB Baylor Invitational. He also advanced to
the round of 32 in the ITA Texas Region Singles Championship. Wilson was named
an All-Big XII Academic First-Team selection in 2009.
Following
graduation from Texas Tech, Wilson played on the USTA Pro Circuit competing in
Futures Tournaments. He also spent time as a tennis instructor at the Dominion
Country Club and The Falls Tennis and Fit Club. During his collegiate career,
Wilson was an instructor for the Future Stars Tennis Camp and at the Dominion
Country Club. He is currently a USPTA Certified Professional 2.
Wilson
earned his degree in psychology from Texas Tech in 2009 and worked towards his
master's degree in exercise and sports psychology, while serving as a volunteer
assistant coach for the Red Raider tennis programs. He was a four-year member of the President's
honor list, the national Scholastic Honor Society, Big XII honor roll and the
Commissioner's Honor Roll during his collegiate career. Wilson spent three
years as a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at Texas Tech and
in 2009, was the Student-Athlete of the Year runner-up and a Red Raider Congeniality
Award nominee.
