Dick Leach
Richard Leach Sr. (born March 6, 1940) is an American former professional tennis player and coach. He is the father of tennis players Jon Leach and Rick Leach. Lindsay Davenport, who married Jon, is his daughter-in-law.[1]
| Full name | Richard N. Leach Sr. |
|---|---|
| Country (sports) |  United States |
| Born | March 6, 1940 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 13–14 |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| US Open | 2R (1966, 1969) |
Leach coached the USC Trojans men's tennis team for 23 years from 1980 to 2002, leading them to the 1991, 1993 and 1994 NCAA team championships. He was twice named ITA Coach of the Year and was Pac-10 Coach of the Year on four occasions. As a player in the 1960s he had been an All-American for the Trojans and competed at the US Open.[2][3]
References
- "Leaches unleash talent to win Father-Son". The Cincinnati Post. August 12, 1985.
- "Leach's legacy includes ring". Tulsa World. May 11, 2002.
- "Leach Is Retiring as USC's Tennis Coach". Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2002.
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