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Forman Joins Men’s Tennis Program as Volunteer Assistant Coach
May 08, 2020 | Men's Tennis
PRINCETON, N.J. – Brett Forman will be joining the Princeton University men's tennis team as a volunteer assistant coach, as announced by head coach Billy Pate Friday morning.
"We are delighted to have Brett join our program for the upcoming year. We have known him for a long time and Damian (current men's assistant) coached Brett for a year at Michigan State," said Pate. "Not only was Brett a great player, he was a model student-athlete and demonstrated tremendous leadership as a three-time captain and No. 1 player for the Spartans."
Forman earned over 100 career wins at Michigan State and was nationally ranked in doubles his senior year. Playing the majority of his career at No. 1 singles, Forman was a four-time team MVP and a three-time captain. He also served as a volunteer assistant coach at Michigan State in the 2019-20 season.
Cornelia Drake and John Van Ryn Jr. '28 Assistant Coach of Tennis Damian Hume is looking forward to reuniting with Forman.
"We have been fortunate to have some great volunteer assistant coaches over the past few years. Brett is going to be a great addition to our team," said Hume. "Not only does he bring great playing experience to the table, but he has shown incredible leadership and will be a tremendous role model to our players. I had the privilege of coaching Brett as a player and I look forward to standing next to him on the court coaching the Princeton Tigers."
Michigan State men's tennis head coach Gene Orlando is eager to see the impact Forman will make at Princeton.
"Brett was a program player for the Spartans a leader on and off the court. His work ethic and grit were his strengths as a player playing No. 1 his junior and senior year!
Brett is a rising young star in the coaching ranks. His strengths as a player will transitions well into coaching! The opportunity to work with Coach Pate and Coach Hume will bring the best out of him and ultimately the Tigers."
Former volunteer assistant coach Axel Damiens will be joining the men's tennis coaching staff at Florida State University as a volunteer assistant coach. He will be pursuing a Masters in Sports Management at FSU.
"We are delighted to have Brett join our program for the upcoming year. We have known him for a long time and Damian (current men's assistant) coached Brett for a year at Michigan State," said Pate. "Not only was Brett a great player, he was a model student-athlete and demonstrated tremendous leadership as a three-time captain and No. 1 player for the Spartans."
Forman earned over 100 career wins at Michigan State and was nationally ranked in doubles his senior year. Playing the majority of his career at No. 1 singles, Forman was a four-time team MVP and a three-time captain. He also served as a volunteer assistant coach at Michigan State in the 2019-20 season.
Cornelia Drake and John Van Ryn Jr. '28 Assistant Coach of Tennis Damian Hume is looking forward to reuniting with Forman.
"We have been fortunate to have some great volunteer assistant coaches over the past few years. Brett is going to be a great addition to our team," said Hume. "Not only does he bring great playing experience to the table, but he has shown incredible leadership and will be a tremendous role model to our players. I had the privilege of coaching Brett as a player and I look forward to standing next to him on the court coaching the Princeton Tigers."
Michigan State men's tennis head coach Gene Orlando is eager to see the impact Forman will make at Princeton.
"Brett was a program player for the Spartans a leader on and off the court. His work ethic and grit were his strengths as a player playing No. 1 his junior and senior year!
Brett is a rising young star in the coaching ranks. His strengths as a player will transitions well into coaching! The opportunity to work with Coach Pate and Coach Hume will bring the best out of him and ultimately the Tigers."
Former volunteer assistant coach Axel Damiens will be joining the men's tennis coaching staff at Florida State University as a volunteer assistant coach. He will be pursuing a Masters in Sports Management at FSU.
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