Golden Eagle Juniors
Josh Girling Junior Winchester, England Major: Finance
2008-09 CAREER
After spending his first collegiate season at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Josh transferred to Tech prior to the 2008-09 season...was a key member of the team in his first season on the roster, and now figures to be a regular day-to-day player for coach Kenny Doyle’s squad. At Tech In 2009-10 (Junior): Josh began his junior campaign with a solid showing in the fall, posting a 7-5 record in singles play...was 7-4 in doubles matches. In 2008-09: Josh moved between the No. 2 and No. 3 spots in Tech’s singles ladder, posting an overall 10-16 record...was 4-4 in OVC matches and 7-12 overall in dual competition...was 13-7 overall in doubles play, including a 13-6 mark when paired with Dean O’Brien at the No. 1 position...was 12-4 in dual matches and 5-2 against OVC foes. Before Tech (at FDU): First collegiate season was at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2007-08, where he helped lead the team to the Northeastern Conference championship and a trip to the 2008 NCAA Tournament...was 24-10 in singles, including 11-6 in dual matches with 13 of the 17 being at No. 3...was 13-4 in tournament play...went 22-10 while teaming with five different playing partners in doubles. High School: Josh attended Peter Symonds while growing up in Winchester... was a member of the cricket and soccer teams while being coached by Julian Godfrey on the tennis team... helped his tennis team finish in the top twice in the National Schools Championships. Personal: Josh Girling is the son of Adrian and Diane Girling of Winchester, England... two sisters, Holly (23) and Hattie (16)... born on October 18, 1988... major is finance. 6
TENNESSEE TECH tennis MEDIA GUIDE • 2010
Singles W L 10 16 10 16
Doubles W L 13 7 13 7
Overall W L 23 23 23 23