Justin Miles Bio
9/21/2007 4:22:00 AM | General
Entering his ninth season at the helm of the Georgia Southern men's tennis program, Justin Miles guides the Eagles to achieve new and more significant milestones each year on and off the court. During his tutelage, Miles has compiled an overall record of 67-108-1, coached two Southern Conference Freshman-of-the-Year recipients, numerous All-Southern Conference honorees, one Academic All-American and recorded several academic individual and team awards. In seven of eight seasons under Miles' supervision, the Eagles have reached the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament, most recently in 2009.
Under his direction, Miles has led the Eagles to three 10-win campaigns and two nine-win efforts. Miles took the 2008-09 squad to a 10-9-1 record, including a 5-4-1 Southern Conference mark. Within his reign, Miles has mentored back-to-back Southern Conference Freshman-of-the-Year honorees. Mark Finnegan earned the first honor in 2002 before Vince Patry was selected in 2003. In addition to Freshman-of-the-Year, Patry was recognized with second-team All-Southern Conference accolades in 2003. As a freshman, Patry posted an overall 23-5 mark, 17-1 dual record and rolled to a 14-9 doubles ledger. The French native led the Eagles mainly at the No.5 position in dual matches. In 2002, Finnegan recorded an overall 19-7 standing, 16-4 dual record and went 9-2 in conference action. In doubles, the Ireland native racked up an 11-5 tally.
Since 2003, Miles has tutored athletes to All-Conference selections eight different times. In 2009, the Eagles appeared on the list receiving First Team All-Conference doubles honors. Most notably was in 2008 when the Eagles appeared on the list three times. Emmanuel Nkoueleue received second team singles accolades and in addition, he appeared alongside Borja Malet for second team All-Conference in doubles. Gregory Bekkers and Philip Prins notched second team doubles All-Conference selection as well in 2008. Previously, Miles tutored Vincent Patry to All-Conference in 2003 and 2006, and 2005 for doubles all-conference alongside Danie Van den Heever.
Miles has also coached seven athletes to Southern Conference player of the week status in five different seasons. Ryan O'Keefe earned the recognition in 2001, while Mark Finnegan was added to the list twice in 2002. Vincent Patry was honored in 2004 and 2005, along with Charles-henri Trottet in 2005. Emmanuel Nkoueleue received the status in 2008.
Besides their success on the court, Eagle tennis teams under Miles also excel in the classroom. In seven of the past eight seasons, the men's tennis program has earned the team GPA award for maintaining the highest overall GPA of all Eagle athletic men's teams. Miles has mentored one Academic All-American when Ulrich Ebensperger received the accolade in 2003. Besides earning the team GPA award six times, Miles has tutored athletes to the Academic Honor Roll 19 different times.
Miles took over the reigns as head coach in July 2001 after serving as assistant men's and women's tennis coach at Morehead State (Ky.) University for two seasons where he guided the men's team to a sparkling 33-19 record. With Miles' assistance, he led the team to third and fourth place finishes in the Ohio Valley Conference, respectively. Miles also assisted with the development of one Academic All-American selection and four All-OVC performers. In addition to his coaching duties, he also handled various administrative assignments, including the creation and coordination of the Eagle Fall Classic Tennis Tournament in 2000 and the management of the school's 5k fundraising race in 1999.
Prior to his coaching stint at MSU, Miles spent one season as an undergraduate coach at alma mater Eastern Illinois University during the 1998-99 season following his two-year playing career, which included selection to the institution's All-Academic squad. Miles launched his playing career at the College of DuPage (Ill.) from 1994-96 where he captured regional and sectional titles before advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament.
Miles has also served as a Tennis Professional at the Glen Ayre Racquet Club in Glendale Heights, Ill., and spent numerous summers teaching and directing camps in the Chicago area.
A 1999 graduate of Eastern Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Miles completed requirements for a Master's degree in Sports Administration from Morehead State in May 2002.
Under his direction, Miles has led the Eagles to three 10-win campaigns and two nine-win efforts. Miles took the 2008-09 squad to a 10-9-1 record, including a 5-4-1 Southern Conference mark. Within his reign, Miles has mentored back-to-back Southern Conference Freshman-of-the-Year honorees. Mark Finnegan earned the first honor in 2002 before Vince Patry was selected in 2003. In addition to Freshman-of-the-Year, Patry was recognized with second-team All-Southern Conference accolades in 2003. As a freshman, Patry posted an overall 23-5 mark, 17-1 dual record and rolled to a 14-9 doubles ledger. The French native led the Eagles mainly at the No.5 position in dual matches. In 2002, Finnegan recorded an overall 19-7 standing, 16-4 dual record and went 9-2 in conference action. In doubles, the Ireland native racked up an 11-5 tally.
Since 2003, Miles has tutored athletes to All-Conference selections eight different times. In 2009, the Eagles appeared on the list receiving First Team All-Conference doubles honors. Most notably was in 2008 when the Eagles appeared on the list three times. Emmanuel Nkoueleue received second team singles accolades and in addition, he appeared alongside Borja Malet for second team All-Conference in doubles. Gregory Bekkers and Philip Prins notched second team doubles All-Conference selection as well in 2008. Previously, Miles tutored Vincent Patry to All-Conference in 2003 and 2006, and 2005 for doubles all-conference alongside Danie Van den Heever.
Miles has also coached seven athletes to Southern Conference player of the week status in five different seasons. Ryan O'Keefe earned the recognition in 2001, while Mark Finnegan was added to the list twice in 2002. Vincent Patry was honored in 2004 and 2005, along with Charles-henri Trottet in 2005. Emmanuel Nkoueleue received the status in 2008.
Besides their success on the court, Eagle tennis teams under Miles also excel in the classroom. In seven of the past eight seasons, the men's tennis program has earned the team GPA award for maintaining the highest overall GPA of all Eagle athletic men's teams. Miles has mentored one Academic All-American when Ulrich Ebensperger received the accolade in 2003. Besides earning the team GPA award six times, Miles has tutored athletes to the Academic Honor Roll 19 different times.
Miles took over the reigns as head coach in July 2001 after serving as assistant men's and women's tennis coach at Morehead State (Ky.) University for two seasons where he guided the men's team to a sparkling 33-19 record. With Miles' assistance, he led the team to third and fourth place finishes in the Ohio Valley Conference, respectively. Miles also assisted with the development of one Academic All-American selection and four All-OVC performers. In addition to his coaching duties, he also handled various administrative assignments, including the creation and coordination of the Eagle Fall Classic Tennis Tournament in 2000 and the management of the school's 5k fundraising race in 1999.
Prior to his coaching stint at MSU, Miles spent one season as an undergraduate coach at alma mater Eastern Illinois University during the 1998-99 season following his two-year playing career, which included selection to the institution's All-Academic squad. Miles launched his playing career at the College of DuPage (Ill.) from 1994-96 where he captured regional and sectional titles before advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament.
Miles has also served as a Tennis Professional at the Glen Ayre Racquet Club in Glendale Heights, Ill., and spent numerous summers teaching and directing camps in the Chicago area.
A 1999 graduate of Eastern Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Miles completed requirements for a Master's degree in Sports Administration from Morehead State in May 2002.
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