SEATTLE – Synonymous with Washington Men’s Tennis, Matt Anger has announced his decision to step down as Head Coach of the Huskies with the conclusion of this, his twenty-eighth year on Montlake.
Earlier today, Washington played in the NCAA Championships for the 22nd time in Anger’s 28 years, the season ending in round one to Pepperdine.
Far and away the winningest coach in University of Washington history, Anger’s legacy will be much more than wins and losses. His will be a legacy of representing Washington with the utmost class and character, graduating nearly three decades of high-achieving students, building lifelong connections with hundreds of players, and earning the highest respect for his program throughout the Pac-12 and the NCAA.
“I cannot begin to describe how honored I have been to be in this position the last 28 years,” said Anger. “I had a lot of reasons why I wanted to go into coaching. However, when I started out, I failed to appreciate the value of the relationships and connections that I would have with our players and that they would build with each other over the years. This has actually become the most rewarding aspect of my coaching career and I hope those relationships will continue for many years to come.”
“It is challenging to sum up in words the profound impact Matt has had on Husky men’s tennis,” said Washington Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen. “I have had the privilege of witnessing first-hand his dedication and commitment to the development of the young men in his program on and off the court the last 28 years. Matt’s teams have always placed great priority on being exceptional in the classroom, on the court and in the community. He is deeply respected because of his integrity and passion for the game, his drive for excellence in all he does and his humble spirit. We are so grateful for all he has given us on Montlake and wish him and his family all the best in this next chapter of life.”
Truly The Greatest ??
Matt Anger earned 42% of all wins in the history of Washington Men’s Tennis.#GoHuskies x #ThankYouCoachAnger pic.twitter.com/2frNpL0n5T
— Washington Men’s Tennis (@UW_MTennis) May 6, 2022
Anger will stay on to coach Clement Chidekh in the NCAA individual championships in May, where Chidekh is one of the top-16 seeded players.
While closing one chapter, Anger plans to embark on a new challenge alongside Chidekh. When Chidekh moves on to a professional career, Anger will be his…
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