TRENT TUCKER

CLASS OF 2024
 

Trent Tucker’s tennis journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 11 under the tutelage of Doug Boswell.  By 13, he was a top 5 competitor in USTA Missouri Valley events.  In high school he led Holland Hall to victory in the SPC Conference as the top singles player in 1993.  Trent held the #1 ranking in Oklahoma from Boys 14s to 18s, which earned him a scholarship to the University of Kansas (1993-1998).  There, he achieved a 3rd best school record of 114-38 in singles, was first team All Big 12, 4-times Big 8 singles champion and team champion.  In 1997 he had a 23-1 singles record matching the best record in the NCAA.  Trent was academic all conference, team MVP, and captain. After college he earned ATP rankings in both singles and doubles.

In 2001, Trent founded the Tucker Tennis Academy (TTA) in Tulsa, now a globally recognized junior tennis powerhouse.  TTA has qualified players for all four junior grand slams and produced over 300 national titles and hundreds of Missouri Valley championships.  Players have earned 60 gold, silver, and bronze balls nationally.  TTA was named the USTA’s Most Outstanding Developmental Program in 2014 and has helped students secure over $15 million in college scholarships with over 275 players in college tennis.

Trent’s holistic approach emphasizes not just technical skills but also resilience, teamwork, and life lessons. His proudest achievement is the impact TTA has had on former coaches and players preparing them for life and careers beyond the game.