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Baylor Men’s Tennis Coach Brian Boland Announces Resignation - Baylor
WACO, Texas – Baylor men's tennis head coach Brian Boland announced his resignation on Wednesday, effective immediately. Associate head coach Michael Woodson has

Do tell if you know something ?Getting out before the upcoming scandal. Baylor seems to a magnet for such things once again.
Getting out before the upcoming scandal. Baylor seems to a magnet for such things once again.
Can confirm there were going to be issues; not 100% sure those will see light of day now
ZooTennis said he was asked to resign. The plot thickens.
Does it have anything to do with University female student(s)? People just don't resign effectively immediately like that.
Remind me of my company former COO. He also resigned effectively immediately. Few days later, it was found out he was asked to resign immediately due to "confirmed" sexual harrassment of subordinates and allowed to kep his 400k/year pension or get fired and collected nothing.
B-b-but I thought he cared so much about developing Brooksby into a fine scholar-athlete? Well, anyway, enjoyed watching UF absolutely pummel his boys in the NCAA quarters.
You mean "pummel" the same way Yuya Ito pummeled your boy UF Sam Riffice at the 2019 ITA final?
well, i've only spoken with respect towards the Texas program over the past 12 months - Ito and their entire team were extremely impressive / talented / composed (both when i watched them compete on their way to the title in Orlando, and when I watched them take down UF in Gainesville)
but neither compares to the beatdown Baylor received at the hands of UF in the NCAA quarters - it's honestly hard for me to explain how much I enjoyed watching Jimmy Bendeck cry during his final career singles match, a 6-1, 6-0 beatdown from Kessler in front of relentless UF fans
I have no similar respect for Baylor and Boland trying to bring one-and-done to men's college tennis - glad to watch him leave Baylor with his tail between his legs, the same way he left the courts at Lake Nona last I saw him
Yeah, what rumors and scandal?Whoa wait. What rumors/ scandal are y'all talking about??
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He has a great record, sure, but I hated one of his sons when I had to play a team match against his high school last year. Not even trash talking, just straight up a-holes. I'd be happy to talk more about it if y'all want. Borderline happy that he might be (or is) out of a job.
I go to a minority-majority high school about 45 minutes away from Waco-Midway. Low income, mainly single-parent raised, the whole package. My HS itself has seen better days, but the education quality is the best in my district. Tennis is not a priority for my team, a priority is being the first one to go to college in their family, or even just to graduate high school.why don't you start spilling the bean? I would like to know.
I go to a minority-majority high school about 45 minutes away from Waco-Midway. Low income, mainly single-parent raised, the whole package. My HS itself has seen better days, but the education quality is the best in my district. Tennis is not a priority for my team, a priority is being the first one to go to college in their family, or even just to graduate high school.
It was a home match, and we were crushed, as expected. Top 1 or 2 varsity put up a little fight, but we can't compete with kids who train with Baylor players, tennis center coaching, and triple the income. The Midway team, including the Boland son, ripped into us. Our top girl at the time said she was told she should "just quit" because she can't win and our team already lost, so WacoMW can go home. She had a complete breakdown when they left. During my singles match they cheered during my double faults and were very audible from the benches. The Boland son straight up asked ME, "Why is your team not good." During the lower-ladder matches, where my team is comprised of kids who were picking up racquets for their first year, Boland and the WMW team would cheer and shout VERY obnoxiously upon a won point or match. In-between change overs they would discuss how lowly they should play and still win.
Will wait for @jangotango 's answer but guessing is this happened this year there was not state tournament. If the story is true and I have no reason to disbelieve it, says alot about Boldand's coaching/parenting to not instill some humility in his boys around other tennis players, especially those who are less skilled in tennis not to mention from less fortunate backgrounds.That sucks, how did these guys do at State against some of the top ranked teams from Dallas, San Antonio or Houston ?
I'm not sure. Waco Midway High School has a very strong boys team, and I do believe they've made it to state a few times. They've won districts every year for maybe the past 5 years? Top 20 for 6A I believe. But when it comes to scholastic tennis, I don't think the coach or team has much of a role. It's mainly the fact the kids can afford academy coaching, lessons, and gear honestly. Sure, it boils down to whether or not you want to put in the work, but it's an undeniable fact that making triple the income frees up time and resources.That sucks, how did these guys do at State against some of the top ranked teams from Dallas, San Antonio or Houston ?
I go to a minority-majority high school about 45 minutes away from Waco-Midway. Low income, mainly single-parent raised, the whole package. My HS itself has seen better days, but the education quality is the best in my district. Tennis is not a priority for my team, a priority is being the first one to go to college in their family, or even just to graduate high school.
It was a home match, and we were crushed, as expected. Top 1 or 2 varsity put up a little fight, but we can't compete with kids who train with Baylor players, tennis center coaching, and triple the income. The Midway team, including the Boland son, ripped into us. Our top girl at the time said she was told she should "just quit" because she can't win and our team already lost, so WacoMW can go home. She had a complete breakdown when they left. During my singles match they cheered during my double faults and were very audible from the benches. The Boland son straight up asked ME, "Why is your team not good." During the lower-ladder matches, where my team is comprised of kids who were picking up racquets for their first year, Boland and the WMW team would cheer and shout VERY obnoxiously upon a won point or match. In-between change overs they would discuss how lowly they should play and still win.
Yeah same. It was so all of a sudden. Only thing I can think of is budget issues as many programs are probably running into. But for as much as we know. Boland was the highest paid college tennis coach In the country. Anyone know if that’s why?Could we please start another thread for high school tennis/bad behavior if you want to talk about that........I'd like to find out why Boland was let go at Baylor? Anyone know why, seems odd?
Yeah same. It was so all of a sudden. Only thing I can think of is budget issues as many programs are probably running into. But for as much as we know. Boland was the highest paid college tennis coach In the country. Anyone know if that’s why?
Thank God I won't. They exited my UIL district and are now competing against Dallas Ft. Worth area schools.If you play them again
Are you able to share with us? Or are you just going to continue being secretive? Lol.Budget issues were not any part of the reasons. At least not what I’ve heard.
Are you able to share with us? Or are you just going to continue being secretive? Lol.
That's why I say Baylor is a magnet for this stuff,
It's Baylor, guys...
IMO, the stronger player can win any way they want. Personal insults, et cetera, are unnecessary.@jangotango @onehandbh @NoChance Off topic, but related to posts on HS tennis, how should a higher ranked team play vs a much lower ranked HS team? I agree there should be no teasing, but is it OK for higher team to quietly and efficiently dispatch lower ranked team while treating opponents with respect or should they show mercy? .
Ah ok, I can respect that. Can you at least let us know if it was Brian Boland’s doing or if it was actually the school’s decision? I hear they made him resign but not sure if true or not. And do you think any of the truth will ever actually come out?I’m not being secretive, but it’s not my business to share. I’m being respectful.
Ah ok, I can respect that. Can you at least let us know if it was Brian Boland’s doing or if it was actually the school’s decision? I hear they made him resign but not sure if true or not. And do you think any of the truth will ever actually come out?
100% his fault
Texas Team Tennis is in the Fall Season, Individuals is in the SpringWill wait for @jangotango 's answer but guessing is this happened this year there was not state tournament. If the story is true and I have no reason to disbelieve it, says alot about Boldand's coaching/parenting to not instill some humility in his boys around other tennis players, especially those who are less skilled in tennis not to mention from less fortunate backgrounds.
Can also 100% confirm. That said, I'm hoping nobody who knows exactly what happen divulge the reason(s) though. He is gone due to his own actions and needs to be left at that
Baylor is a private university. Also, guessing terms of his separation may have mutually been agreed to be private. Any number of reasons could be speculated of which we may or may not ever know. Last thing and not saying any lawyers are involved, settlements may also have a requirement for non-disclosure.Why wouldn't it be in the public interest to know?