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Port Washington/JMTA Long Island
Syosset/JMTA Long Island
Education
- Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from University of Colorado
Career Highlights
- Top 10 national ranking in US in both Boys 16s and 18s
- 3-time National Open Champion
- 5-time Intermountain Junior Sectional Champion
- Reached top 50 national ranking in D1 collegiate doubles
- Ranked #1 in USTA 35 and over doubles in 2023
Paul Koenke
Paul, originally from Denver, Colorado, achieved a top 10 ranking in the USTA National Boys’ U16 and U18 Divisions, and won three USTA National Championships and six Intermountain Sectional Championships, as a junior. Paul played for Clemson University before transferring to Boise State University, where he achieved a career-high national ranking of #42 in doubles, and won the University of Virginia Fall Singles Classic in 2007. He then transferred to the University of Colorado, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communications. After college, Paul pursued his passion for tennis in New Zealand, excelling as a player and coach. He attained a ranking of #5 in the NZ national standings, while coaching players of all ages and levels, including top junior talent. Over the past 13 years, Paul has coached across the United States. Recently, Paul has made a successful return to competitive tennis, securing two silver balls and two bronze balls in USTA National Men’s 35 and over events, and achieving a current national ranking of #7 in singles and #4 in doubles. Paul joined the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2023, and will be a presence at multiple JMTA sites, as well as at tournaments.