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TOM GULLIKSON

Former U.S. Davis Cup Captain and U.S. Olympic Coach Tom Gullikson has had an illustrious career. He reached #34 in singles -- recording wins over such players as Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Ilie Nastase and Stefan Edberg -- and #9 in doubles, most notably in performances with twin brother Tim. The duo reached the Wimbledon final in 1983. Gullikson won one career singles title and 15 career doubles titles, and has coached such top players as Jennifer Capriati, Todd Martin and Pete Sampras. From 1994 to 1999, he served as U.S. Davis Cup Captain, leading the team to victory in 1995. He also coached the U.S. Olympic Team in 1996 and helped Andre Agassi win the gold medal. Tom is currently the lead USTA national coach for women’s tennis at the USTA National Training Center in Boca Raton, Florida where he works to develop the next generation of American juniors and touring pro’s.

TRACY AUSTIN

Tennis prodigy Tracy Austin stormed into women's tennis in 1977 and set a number of amazing records as the youngest player in the sport. In 1977, she was the youngest winner of a pro tournament when she won her first title at Avon Futures of Portland, Oregon, at the age of 14 years, 28 days. That same year, as an unseeded amateur, she reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open. In 1979, she won her first major title at the Italian Open where she defeated Chris Evert in the semifinals and severed Chris 125-match clay court winning streak. She then defeated Chris again that year to become the youngest player to win the U.S. Open at the age of 16 years and nine months. In 1980, she ranked No. 1 in the world and set a new record as the youngest NO. 1 ranked player in tennis history. From 1978 to 1983, she was ranked in the Top Ten, and from 1980-81 she was No. 2. In 1980, she reached $1 million in career prize money, becoming the youngest player at the time, male or female, at the age of 17 years, 8 months to reach that mark. That same year, she and her brother, John, became the only brother/sister team to win Wimbledon mixed doubles in history. In 1981, she won her second U.S. Open title in a thrilling tiebreak finish over Martina Navratilova. Tracy defeated Chris and Martina back-to-back five times, and she led the career head-to-head against Chris 9-8. In 1983, her back injuries limited her play, and then in1989 she was involved in a near-fatal car accident that resulted in a broken leg that eventually ended her playing career. Tracy is currently an analyst for Tennis Channel as well as a USTA National Coach based in Carson, CA.

CORINA MORARIU

Corina Morariu (pronounced: mo-RAR-yoo) reached a career high of #29 in the world in singles and #1 in the world in doubles on the WTA Tour. She won the women’s doubles title at Wimbledon in 1999 and the mixed doubles title at the 2001 Australian Open, and reached the Australian Open women’s doubles final in 2005. In 2001, Morariu was diagnosed with leukemia and underwent chemotherapy. She made a full recovery and returned to competition in 2002, later becoming the WTA Comeback Player of the Year. Her bravery during her illness and comeback story continue to inspire players and fans throughout the world. Morariu currently serves as a commentator for Tennis Channel.

TAYLOR DENT

Taylor Dent of Newport Beach, CA reached a career high of #21 in singles recordings wins over Ferrero, Kuerten, Roddick, Hewitt and Blake. He won 4 ATP singles titles during his career: Newport (2002). Bangkok (2003), Memphis (2003), and Moscow (2003), and reached the finals of three other events on tour. His victory in Memphis is still often referred to as his most impressive victory, as he comprehensibly beat future world #1 Andy Roddick in the final. Dent played with distinction at the 2004 Summer Olympics where he made a push all the way to the semifinals, where he was defeated by even­tual gold medalist Nicolás Massú of Chile. Dent, paired with Lisa Raymond, won the 2006 Hopman Cup, defeating the Netherlands two sets to one in the final. In 2006 Dent did not play very many competitive matches, due to a recurring back and groin problem. Dent had back surgery on March 19, 2007. Dent returned to the ATP Tour in 2008 and by 2009 had climbed back into the top 100 with solid performances on the Challenger Circuit and an impressive third round finish at the U.S. Open. Taylor currently runs the Dent Tennis Academy at The Tennis Club in Newport Beach, CA with his wife Jenny Dent (a former top fifty player) and father Phil Dent (1974 Australian Open Singles Finalist).

JOSE HIGUERAS

Jose Higueras is the Director of Coaching for The United States Tennis Association Player Development Program. Higueras has worked with a number of the world’s best players both past and present, including Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Roger Federer, Jennifer Capriati and Mary Joe Fernandez. He was also Michael Chang’s coach when Chang won the French Open at age 17. As a professional, Higueras won 16 ATP singles titles and was ranked as high as No. 6 in the world. He reached the semifinals at Roland Garros in back-to-back years in 1982 and 1983, and he received the ATP Sportsmanship Award in 1983. Higueras was also a mainstay on the Spanish Davis Cup team, playing for eight years.

MIKE SELL

Mike Sell joined the USTA coaching staff in 2003. He has worked with a number of America’s top young talent since joining the staff, including Mardy Fish, Donald Young and John Isner, as well as a number of the country’s top juniors. Prior to joining the USTA, Sell served for two years as Monica Seles’ personal coach, during which time she won five titles and reached three other finals. Sell played professionally on the ATP tour for five years, and reached career highs of No. 136 in singles and No. 83 in doubles. He won 14 Challengers on the USTA Pro Circuit (three singles and eleven doubles titles) and recorded wins over a number of top players, including Tommy Robredo and Radek Stepanek. Sell was also a Davis Cup Practice Partner in 1998.

Sell had an illustrious collegiate career at the University of Georgia, where he was a four-time All-American and reached a career high of No. 6. He received the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship/Leadership Award in 1994.