Ryan Takao is in his third season as the head coach of the Trinity Tigers women's tennis team, where he has successfully guided the team to a 22-19 dual-match record and a spot in the Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference Championship match. Under his leadership, players have consistently qualified for the NCAA Division III Singles and Doubles Championships. Before taking the head coaching position in 2009, Coach Takao served as an assistant coach for twelve years, during which he contributed to Trinity's NCAA national championship victory in 2000. A Trinity alumnus, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities in 1996 and was a four-year letterman on the men's tennis team, helping lead the Tigers to three consecutive SCAC titles. He earned All-SCAC Team honors twice and was instrumental in securing four NCAA postseason appearances. Growing up in San Antonio, Coach Takao played for Theodore Roosevelt High School, where he was the No. 1 singles and doubles player for his final three years. He reached the Class 5A Region round of 16 in singles in 1990 and 1991 and achieved regional success in doubles with his brother Mikey in 1992. In recognition of his sportsmanship, he received the Boys 18's Texas Super Championship Art Faust Sportsmanship Award in 1991 and 1992. The Takao family was also honored as the San Antonio Family of the Year by the San Antonio Tennis Association in 1989. Ryan achieved the highest junior ranking of 11th in Texas and was ranked as the No. 1 doubles team in the state with his father in 1990. A certified United States Professional Tennis Association instructor, Coach Takao continues to teach in San Antonio, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for the sport.
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