General – Two-year returning starter in singles and doubles...was born April 7, 1982 in Atlanta, Ga....son of David Boyd and Carol Anne Ney...has one brother and two sisters...his stepbrother played tennis at the University of Georgia … his father played basketball for Georgia State University and has won four state championships as a high school basketball coach.
As a Sophomore -- Started for the second successive year for the Tar Heels, playing mainly at No. 6 singles...saw most of his action in the springtime...finished with a 9-11 overall singles mark, including 4-3 at No. 5 and 4-4 at No. 6 in dual matches...had a 12-12 record overall in doubles on the year to improve career record to 33-29.
As a Freshman -- Finished his freshman year with an overall singles record of 16-16...played primarily at #5 singles in the dual match season...went 5-3 ACC matches at #5...had a 21-17 record overall in doubles...reached as high as #29 in the nation playing doubles with Nick Monroe...teamed with Trystan Menaine for a 6-2 doubles mark...won six of 10 tiebreakers...had three match-clinching wins.
Prep – An outstanding all-around athlete...his high school tennis team went undefeated during his prep career… he never lost a tennis match in high school… was named one of the top 20 scholar athletes in Florida … ranked #12 in the National 18s in 2001 … was named Athlete of the Year at Boca Raton Preparatory School … All-State selection in tennis … all-time leading scorer in school history in basketball … first player to have his jersey number retired at his school … made the Boca Hoops All-Star team … second-team all-state in basketball … started for the soccer team as a senior.
Personal Information:
Full Name: David Geoffrey Boyd
College Major: Economics
Hobbies: Fishing, golf, hanging out with friends and family
Post-school ambition: Play pro tennis
Favorite Book: The Thin Red Line
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite Foods: Cinnabon
Person Who Has Had The Greatest Influence On Your Athletic Career: My father
Biggest Sports Thrill: Winning ACC championship my freshman year
Geoff Boyd’s Career Record
Season Singles Doubles
2001-02 16-16 21-17
2002-03 9-11 12-12
Career Totals 25-27 33-29
