How Boomer Saia & women’s tennis became one of the best stories in Iowa State history

[Connor_Ferguson]

Spoke to Boomer Saia yesterday for what was one of my favorite stories I've gotten to write. The turnaround he has led and is leading is insane. I hope you all enjoy it:

How Boomer Saia & women's tennis became one of the best stories in Iowa State history

AMES --- Before Boomer Saia arrived at Iowa State, the women's tennis program did not have a single season with more than two conference wins. Now, in its 50th year - and fifth season of the Saia era - Iowa State tennis will host the opening two rounds of the NCAA Tournament as the No. 11 overall

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[charlie_B]

Thanks for the write-up. Did you have a chance to ask him about facilities / are the improvements moving forward by Ames Racquet and Fitness?

 

[jsb]

Really great article. I know the non-revenue sports don't pay the bills on here, but it was really fun to reads about.

 

[Cycsk]

Interesting that he recruited so heavily outside the US. Gymnastics tried are version of that strategy too for the last 5-10 years, but with results that weren't as great as tennis.

 

[Cyrocks]

The "special teams" quote might be one members of the football program should pay attention to.

Didn't mean to throw this back to football. What a great story.

 

[BoxsterCy]

Interesting that he recruited so heavily outside the US. Gymnastics tried are version of that strategy too for the last 5-10 years, but with results that weren't as great as tennis.

It's been the formula for women's golf to. Makes sense, the best women golfers in the world are from Korea, China and Southeast Asia.

 

[GoldCy]

It's been the formula for women's golf to. Makes sense, the best women golfers in the world are from Korea, China and Southeast Asia.

Geography lesson?