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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Lloyd Bruce Burgess has been named assistant coach with the University of Iowa men’s tennis program, Mellecker Family Head Men’s Tennis Coach Ross Wilson announced Wednesday.
“Lloyd is going to make an immediate impact with our players on the court,” said Wilson. “He will be relentless in the recruiting process, especially in the UK and in Europe. He’s a great communicator and is passionate about the student-athlete experience. We are fortunate to have him and he’s going to help our team continue to compete at a high level nationally.”
Burgess comes to Iowa City from the University of South Florida where he served as an assistant for the 2019 fall campaign. Before his short stint with the Bulls, Burgess served as the Director of Tennis for Genesis Health Clubs from 2013-19. Burgess grew the club into one of the finest in the Midwest claiming Director of the Year in 2015 and 2016.
Prior to the Genesis Health Club, Burgess coached professional tennis. He teamed up with Johnanna Konta and Renata Zaraua on the WTA tour. He served as a practice partner for Konta, who was ranked No. 11 on the WTA tour and was a finalist in the Australian Open.
A native of Brockenhurst, England, Burgess earned his degree from Fresno Pacific where he was a part of the 2011 NAIA National Championship squad. Before transferring, Burgess was a two-time JUCO All-American at Crowley College where he was ranked No. 3 and No. 2 by the NJCCA in singles and doubles, respectively. He was also tabbed the ITA Region VI Player of the Year in 2010.
