Bob Wood
University Liggett School
Impact Statement
“My father spent 38 years cultivating the athletic programs at ULS.” -Doug Wood
Biography
“The success accomplished by Bob Wood during his coaching career is almost difficult to believe,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA would like to congratulate Bob Wood on his retirement and honor him as the National High School Boys Tennis Coach of the Year.”
Wood, who retired this past year, enjoyed one of the most decorated coaching careers of all-time in any sport. His boys tennis teams tallied a total of 30 regional championships and 27 state titles during the span of a 37-year coaching career. As coach of the girl’s tennis team he added another 12 state championships to his coaching resume. In addition, he was also the Athletic Director and Freshman Adviser. Upon his retirement, the tennis center was named in honor of him.
Wood passed away February 16, 2019.
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