Last week, Virginia men's tennis head coach Brian Boland announced the hiring of Tony Bresky and Nathan Crick as assistant coaches to help instruct a young team that produced lackluster results last season. The new additions to the coaching staff come as no surprise, as both coaches served under Boland at Indiana State.
Bresky comes to the Cavaliers with high praise, after the coach spent a year coaching individual collegiate players from around the country. From 1998-2000, Bresky served as an assistant under Boland at Indiana State, where he earned his master's degree in business administration. With Boland and Bresky at the helm, Indiana State compiled a 53-8 record, winning back to back Missouri Valley Conference Championships. During Bresky's stay with the Sycamores they were ranked as high as No. 17 in the country.
"Tony is one of the finest coaches that I've ever had the opportunity to work with," Boland said in a release. "His ability to relate to the players and get the most out of their abilities is one of his greatest strengths. Tony continues to be an active player and has a unique ability to transfer his own experiences to the team."
"I have no doubt that Tony's energy, knowledge and enthusiasm will be instrumental in helping our program accomplish the goals we have set forth. I have never met anyone who loves college tennis as much as Tony and I am genuinely looking forward to working with him."
The four-time first team All-Mid Continent Conference player, who has spent time in the futures and satellite tournaments on the ATP tour, is also excited to rejoin Boland and should vastly help manage the young squad.
"I am very excited and honored to join the coaching staff at the University of Virginia," Bresky said in a release. "I think that Brian is one of the best coaches in the country, and his determination and work ethic are contagious. I am confident that we will build a program that the University and community will be proud of both athletically and academically."
Last season Boland had only one assistant coach, Rob Abendroth, who left after the end of last season. Boland believes Bresky can fill that void and help with the myriad of freshman that are expected to see major playing time in 2002-03.
Bresky will not be the only key addition to the revamped coaching staff, as former tennis star Nathan Crick, who played under Boland at Indiana State, is joining the team as a volunteer assistant.
Last season Crick served as assistant coach at Indiana State, a year after he was Boland's student assistant. The native of Melbourne, Australia is Indiana State's career leader in doubles wins.
"I had the privilege to coach Nathan throughout his collegiate career," Boland said of his new volunteer assistant. "During that time, he was a true role model and an exceptional student-athlete. We feel fortunate that Nathan has decided to join our program and I am confident he will make a huge impact on this team"
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