SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (August 5, 2005) – Union College has named Bill Brahler as the head men's and women's tennis coach. The announcement was made today by Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin '93.
Brahler replaces Wayne Emerick, who had served in the roles since the 2003 women's tennis fall season. Brahler has served as an assistant tennis coach at Union since June of 2004. The 1995 Hudson Valley Community College graduate is the head tennis professional at Saratoga Golf & Polo Club.
“Bill is familiar with our program and the student-athletes,” commented McLaughlin. “His experience in the tennis community, as well as here at Union, will be a tremendous benefit to our student-athletes.”
At Saratoga, Brahler's duties included scheduling tournament events, and providing private and group lessons. He also serves as an independent tennis professional. Brahler was the Director of Tennis at Tri-City Fitness, and the Head Tennis Professional at Schenectady Racquet Club.
The Union women's tennis season, which is featured in the fall, begins September 3 at Clarkson.