2002: Will serve as a team captain this year … looks to improve on his conference record from last year … wants to go out a winner in his final season. 2001: Played No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles for the bulk of the year … compiled an overall singles record of 10-10 and a doubles mark of 7-13 … doubled with John Williams and finished 4-5 … went 2-3 with Tuck Dieter as his partner. 2000: Played at the Nos. 4 and 5 positions and compiled a 12-22 overall mark … recorded seven doubles wins with Elisban Rodriguez. High School: Attended Brookwood High and was a Georgia state champion … was sectionally ranked as a junior and was ranked among the top-10 in the state. Personal: Has earned Dean’s List honors ever semester thus far and Gold Stars (3.7 GPA) three times … born March 27, 1979, in Atlanta … father owns a small business … is an avid fisherman.

Coach’s quote: "John has made great strides this fall to develop his game. He looks to be one of this year’s captains. He is an extremely hard worker and has the ability to be a top performer this year, his senior season. He’ll probably play No. 4 or No. 5 singles and No. 3 doubles."