AUBURN, Ala. – Former Texas A&M standout and professional tennis player Lester Cook has been named as the assistant coach for the men's tennis team, head coach Bobby Reynolds announced on Monday.
"I am excited to add Lester Cook to our men's tennis coaching staff," said Reynolds. "Lester brings with him an outstanding tennis resume of being a three-time All-American, a top five collegiate player and a professional career that propelled him into the Top-200 in singles and doubles. He knows what it takes to be one of the best at the game and I know our team will greatly benefit from having him as a coach."
Cook played collegiate tennis at Texas A&M University from 2002-2005 where he solidified himself as one of the greatest Aggie players in program history. During his time in College Station, Cook was a three-time ITA All-American and was a two-time All-Big 12 selection in singles and doubles.
The Sherman Oaks, California native reached the NCAA round of 16 in doubles twice, the NCAA round of 32 in singles once, won the 2003 ITA All-American doubles championship and was the Big 12 No. 2 Singles Champion in 2003. Cook reached rankings of No. 1 in the nation in doubles as well as No. 6 in singles during his collegiate career.
Following his time at Texas A&M, Cook played six years as a professional that featured eight singles titles and 18 doubles titles. He reached ATP rankings of No. 191 and No. 175 in singles and doubles, respectively. Cook participated in all four grand slam events in 2010 and finished his career with three US Open appearances (2007, 2009, 2010).
Men’s tennis welcomes Lester Cook as assistant coach
