Height: | 6-3 |
Year: | Senior |
Hometown: | Winchester, England |
Major: | Psychology |
Josh heads into his senior campaign in 2010-11 and figures to be
a solid contributor...after spending his first collegiate season at
Fairleigh Dickinson University, Josh transfered to Tech prior to
the 2008-09 season...was a key member of the team in his first two
seasons on the roster, and now figures to be a regular day-to-day
player for coach Kenny Doyle's squad.
At Tech
In 2009-10 (Junior): Josh began his junior campaign with
a solid showing in the fall, posting a 7-5 record in singles
play...was 7-4 in doubles matches.
In 2008-09: Josh moved between the No. 2 and No. 3 spots
in Tech's singles ladder, posting an overall 10-16 record...was 4-4
in OVC matches and 7-12 overall in dual competition...was 13-7
overall in doubles play, including a 13-6 mark when paired with
Dean O'Brien at the No. 1 position...was 12-4 in dual matches and
5-2 against OVC foes.
Before Tech (at FDU): First collegiate season
was at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2007-08, where he helped
lead the team to the Northeastern Conference championship and a
trip to the 2008 NCAA Tournament...was 24-10 in singles, including
11-6 in dual matches with 13 of the 17 being at No. 3...was 13-4 in
tournament play...went 22-10 while teaming with five different
playing partners in doubles.
High School: Josh attended Peter Symonds while
growing up in Winchester... was a member of the cricket and soccer
teams while being coached by Julian Godfrey on the tennis team...
helped his team finish in the top twice in the National Schools
Championships.
Personal: Josh Girling is the son of Adrian and Diane Girling of Winchester, England... two sisters, Holly (23) and Hattie (16)... born on October 18, 1988... major is finance.