Quoting Siegel
"This is Richard’s senior year. He had a great year for us last year. He is a very important part of this team in both singles and doubles. We need Richard to play well for us to have a good year."
Fall 2001
Finished second on the team in wins after finishing 10-5...posted a mark of 8-2 in doubles action...Crabtree and partner Ben Gudzelak finished ranked ninth in the fall of the South Region by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association.
2000-2001 Season
Posted a 2-6 singles mark in conference play in the No. 3 and No. 4 slots...Compiled a 6-2 mark with teammate Ben Gudzelak as the No. 1 doubles team...was among the top in the Big 12 in wins (six) in doubles play
Fall 1998-Fall 2000 (ABAC)
National Junior College Champion... earned All-American honors in singles and doubles...ranked No. 3 in nation among junior college players.
High School
A 1998 graduate of Millfield...finished third in England at National Tennis tournement...first team colours.
Personal
Born Jan. 26, 1980...son of Ray and Janet Crabtree...supports Halifax town soccer team...enjoys playing soccer when not battling on the court...majoring in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in management.
What is it like playing for Coach Siegel?
"It is great to play for Coach Siegel as you know exactly where you stand as a player. He is very honest and is not afraid to say where a player can make improvements."
