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Cowboy Tennis Hires New Associate Head Coach
June 27, 2018 | Cowboy Tennis
STILLWATER, Okla. — Oklahoma State men's tennis head coach Jay Udwadia announced on Wednesday the hiring of Scoville Jenkins as the program's new associate head coach, pending a background check.
Prior to his arrival in Stillwater, Jenkins enjoyed a four-year stint as the associate head coach at Wisconsin after playing professionally for six years. As a player, Jenkins competed on the ATP tour and was also a member of the World Team Tennis League's New York Buzz, a team that Udwadia coached, in 2010.
"It was then we became really good friends," Jenkins said. "When this opportunity arose, I jumped at the opportunity to work with Jay."
Jenkins burst onto the professional scene when he became the first African-American to win the Boys' 18 USTA National Hard Court singles championship in 2004. Two weeks after winning this championship, Jenkins faced Andy Roddick in the opening round of the U.S. Open.
During his playing career, Jenkins has faced some of the most prestigious names in professional tennis: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Jarkko Nieminen, Jonas Bjorkman and George Bastl.
Additionally, Jenkins has recorded wins over No. 12-ranked Dominik Hrbaty, No. 13-ranked Nieminen and No. 18-ranked Vince Spadea.
After retiring from professional play, Jenkins enrolled at Kennesaw State in 2010. That same year was his first experience in coaching, serving as an assistant for the Owls for two seasons.
Jenkins then transferred to the University of Washington where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2014. He also served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Huskies.
In July of 2014, Wisconsin hired Jenkins to be an assistant to then-head coach Greg Van Emburgh. In 2015, he stayed with Wisconsin when current coach Danny Westerman replaced Van Emburgh.
In 2016, Jenkins helped lead the Badgers to a 13-1 start, which still stands as the best start to a season in program history. A year later, Jenkins helped the team earn its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.
"Our program is very fortunate to hire a person with Scoville's playing and coaching experience along with his exceptional character." Udwadia said. "He is not only going to help us compete for championships, but he will also be a great role model for our team to follow. I am thrilled to have him join our Cowboy family."
Jenkins said this position poses new and exciting challenges for his coaching career.
"I'm very excited for this opportunity," Jenkins said. "Coach Udwadia has built an amazing program at Oklahoma State. I have heard such great things about the department and facilities, and the players have bought into his coaching.
"I just want to extend my knowledge to these players on how college can help them get to the next level."
Prior to his arrival in Stillwater, Jenkins enjoyed a four-year stint as the associate head coach at Wisconsin after playing professionally for six years. As a player, Jenkins competed on the ATP tour and was also a member of the World Team Tennis League's New York Buzz, a team that Udwadia coached, in 2010.
"It was then we became really good friends," Jenkins said. "When this opportunity arose, I jumped at the opportunity to work with Jay."
Jenkins burst onto the professional scene when he became the first African-American to win the Boys' 18 USTA National Hard Court singles championship in 2004. Two weeks after winning this championship, Jenkins faced Andy Roddick in the opening round of the U.S. Open.
During his playing career, Jenkins has faced some of the most prestigious names in professional tennis: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Jarkko Nieminen, Jonas Bjorkman and George Bastl.
Additionally, Jenkins has recorded wins over No. 12-ranked Dominik Hrbaty, No. 13-ranked Nieminen and No. 18-ranked Vince Spadea.
After retiring from professional play, Jenkins enrolled at Kennesaw State in 2010. That same year was his first experience in coaching, serving as an assistant for the Owls for two seasons.
Jenkins then transferred to the University of Washington where he earned a bachelor's degree in sociology in 2014. He also served as a volunteer assistant coach for the Huskies.
In July of 2014, Wisconsin hired Jenkins to be an assistant to then-head coach Greg Van Emburgh. In 2015, he stayed with Wisconsin when current coach Danny Westerman replaced Van Emburgh.
In 2016, Jenkins helped lead the Badgers to a 13-1 start, which still stands as the best start to a season in program history. A year later, Jenkins helped the team earn its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2010.
"Our program is very fortunate to hire a person with Scoville's playing and coaching experience along with his exceptional character." Udwadia said. "He is not only going to help us compete for championships, but he will also be a great role model for our team to follow. I am thrilled to have him join our Cowboy family."
Jenkins said this position poses new and exciting challenges for his coaching career.
"I'm very excited for this opportunity," Jenkins said. "Coach Udwadia has built an amazing program at Oklahoma State. I have heard such great things about the department and facilities, and the players have bought into his coaching.
"I just want to extend my knowledge to these players on how college can help them get to the next level."
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