Joshua Goodger
Goodger to Join Gators for 2019-20 Season
Wednesday, July 3, 2019 | Men's Tennis
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Head coach Bryan Shelton and the Florida men's tennis program announced the addition of Joshua Goodger, a transfer from Tulsa, to the roster on Wednesday.
The former Tulsa Hurricane is currently enrolled at Florida and joins incoming freshmen Blaise Bicknell and Will Grant as the latest additions to the squad.
"We are very excited about Josh joining our program," Shelton said. "He brings another dimension to our team both physically at 6-5 and being a lefty, and emotionally as he is a fierce competitor. We know that his best tennis is ahead of him and he is prepared to do the work necessary to reach his individual goals as well as our team goals. I know that Josh will make a huge effort to add to our great culture. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work with him."
Joshua Goodger | 6-5 | Left-Handed | Wallington, England
Thoughts from Joshua:
"I have the very upmost respect for Coach Shelton and Coach Stump and under their guidance I know I can reach my full potential as a tennis player. I am looking forward to being apart of a successful team, that are clearly committed towards improving individually and as a team. I can't wait to compete as a Gator and bring more success to the team. Go Gators!"
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The former Tulsa Hurricane is currently enrolled at Florida and joins incoming freshmen Blaise Bicknell and Will Grant as the latest additions to the squad.
Great day to be a 🐊#GatorNation, welcome our latest addition to the Florida Gators tennis family, Joshua Goodger!
— Gators Men's Tennis (@GatorsMTN) July 3, 2019
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"We are very excited about Josh joining our program," Shelton said. "He brings another dimension to our team both physically at 6-5 and being a lefty, and emotionally as he is a fierce competitor. We know that his best tennis is ahead of him and he is prepared to do the work necessary to reach his individual goals as well as our team goals. I know that Josh will make a huge effort to add to our great culture. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work with him."
Joshua Goodger | 6-5 | Left-Handed | Wallington, England
- Collegiate Honors
- 2018 American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year
- University of Tulsa
- Sophomore (2018-2019)
- Appeared in 21 dual matches for the Hurricanes
- Earned a 16-12 singles overall record, with 11 dual wins
- Posted a 7-7 dual doubles record
- Finished the season ranked No. 117 in singles
- Freshman (2017-2018)
- Named the American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year after tallying a 24-11 singles record
- Defeated four ranked opponents on the way to his 24 wins in singles action
- Won three matches in the Saint Francis Health System ITA All-American Championships, which earned him a spot in the main draw
- Held the No. 96 ranking in the final ITA rankings.
- Sophomore (2018-2019)
- Prior to Florida
- Highest ITF Juniors World Ranking of #567
- Won 2016 U18 Grade 4 Herodotou Tennis Academy Singles Championship
Thoughts from Joshua:
"I have the very upmost respect for Coach Shelton and Coach Stump and under their guidance I know I can reach my full potential as a tennis player. I am looking forward to being apart of a successful team, that are clearly committed towards improving individually and as a team. I can't wait to compete as a Gator and bring more success to the team. Go Gators!"
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