Men's Tennis
Brett Barnett
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- barnbb01@ipfw.edu
- Phone:
- 481-0730
Brett Barnett begins his third season with the tennis programs at IPFW after a successful opening two seasons. Barnett handles all coaching duties with men’s tennis and helps in a limited role with women’s tennis.
A year ago, the sqaud went 9-17, earning its second consecutive Summit League Tournament berth, falling to eventual Summit League Champion Kansas City in the semifinals by a 5-1 score. Two Mastodons - Gerard Guell and Daniel Kang - earned All-League honors.
In 2012, he made an immediate impact to the program as he led the men’s tennis team to their best season since joining the Division I ranks. The team recorded their first ever winning season (12-11) in route to claiming a share of the Summit League regular season championship, the first in school history.
The 2012 season also saw three of Barnett’s players gain All Summit League honors. For his efforts, Barnett was named Summit League Coach of the Year.
Originally, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Barnett played and lettered two years at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Barnett has been a USPTA P-1 Certified teaching professional for 13 years and has worked at various tennis clubs around the United States including stints as the Director of Junior Tennis at Trophy Club Country Club. He has also served as Head Pro at Fisher’s Island Club and Grand Traverse Resort, where he coached four Michigan High School state champions. He is currently employed at Pine Ridge Racquet and Fitness Club in Fort Wayne.
Barnett resides in Fort Wayne with his wife Julie (former IPFW tennis player) and two daughters, Annika and Mia.
A year ago, the sqaud went 9-17, earning its second consecutive Summit League Tournament berth, falling to eventual Summit League Champion Kansas City in the semifinals by a 5-1 score. Two Mastodons - Gerard Guell and Daniel Kang - earned All-League honors.
In 2012, he made an immediate impact to the program as he led the men’s tennis team to their best season since joining the Division I ranks. The team recorded their first ever winning season (12-11) in route to claiming a share of the Summit League regular season championship, the first in school history.
The 2012 season also saw three of Barnett’s players gain All Summit League honors. For his efforts, Barnett was named Summit League Coach of the Year.
Originally, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Barnett played and lettered two years at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Barnett has been a USPTA P-1 Certified teaching professional for 13 years and has worked at various tennis clubs around the United States including stints as the Director of Junior Tennis at Trophy Club Country Club. He has also served as Head Pro at Fisher’s Island Club and Grand Traverse Resort, where he coached four Michigan High School state champions. He is currently employed at Pine Ridge Racquet and Fitness Club in Fort Wayne.
Barnett resides in Fort Wayne with his wife Julie (former IPFW tennis player) and two daughters, Annika and Mia.
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