Lubicz-Majewksi Steps Down From OSU Women's Tennis Post

June 24, 2009

STILLWATER, Okla. - Longtime Oklahoma State women's tennis coach Julius Lubicz-Majewski has announced his retirement as head coach of the Cowgirl program.

Lubicz-Majewski directed the women's tennis team for the past 20 seasons, compiling a record of 283-191 during his tenure. The program's all-time leader in victories, he led OSU to 15 winning seasons and five NCAA Tournament berths.

"I appreciate all of the friendships I have made over the past 20 years. It has been a great experience," Lubicz-Majewski said. "I have learned a lot from a great group of coaches that includes Mike Holder, John Smith, Eddie Sutton and James Wadley."

"I will be a Cowboy for life and will always have orange in my heart because OSU is a wonderful place and I will dearly miss it," he added. "I look forward to following the Cowgirl tennis program in the future."

A native of Warsaw, Poland, Lubicz-Majewski won Big Eight titles in each of his first two seasons, capturing the league crown in 1990 and 1991. Both seasons resulted in him earning league coach of the year honors.

In 2001, he was once again named the league's coach of the year after guiding the Cowgirls to a 23-5 mark and their first Big 12 regular season championship. That same year, Lubicz-Majewski produced the Big 12 Player of the Year in Maria Phillips.

Two years later, the Cowgirls posted a 17-7 record, won their first Big 12 tournament title and earned the program's most recent NCAA tournament berth.

During his time in Stillwater, Lubicz-Majewski's teams won four Central Region championships, claiming titles in 1990, 1991, 1996 and 2000 and made four appearances at the ITA National Indoor Championships.

Individually, Lubicz-Majewski coached three All-Americans as well as 10 Big 12 singles champions and six Big 12 doubles champions.

"It was a pleasure to work alongside Julius for the past two decades and he has become a great friend," Cowboy head coach James Wadley said. "We have worked closely together and he has no doubt had a hand in the success of my program as well. He will be missed."

Off the court, Lubicz-Majewski was responsible for 46 academic all-Big 12 selections and nine academic All-Americans. His squads were also recognized five times as an ITA All-Academic Team.

"We appreciate Julius' contributions to our tennis program. He enjoyed success both on and off the court and we wish him well in his future endeavors," Oklahoma State Vice President for Athletic Programs and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Holder said.

Yevgen Bondarchuk, who is currently the assistant coach for the men's program, will serve as the interim head coach on the women's side while a national search is conducted for Lubicz-Majewksi's replacement.