Erich Grabowski
Birthplace: Greenwood, MS
Resides: Wabasha, MN
Education: MA in History from Mississippi State University
Teaching Experience
- Teacher/coach since 1971.
- Taught at the Racquet Shop, Greenwood Country Club, Plantation Pines Tennis Club, The Racquet Club, Pine Burr Country Club, Bayou Bluff Tennis Club and Rochester Tennis Connection.
- Coached high school tennis for 21 years and compiled a 245-58-3 record. Coached 21 top ten teams, 17 top five teams, 5 top two teams and had 3 state team championships. Additionally, had 20 individual state champions. Was named Mississippi Tennis Assoc.
- Coach of the year in 2000 and National Federation Interscholastic Coaches Federation Coach of the Year for Section 3 in 1998.
- Have been a certified USTA official for 20 years.
- Since 2001 have volunteered time to the Lake City Tennis Teams.
- Am a member of the USPTA – P1 rating.
Playing Experience
- Four years John Marshall Varsity and All-Conference player
- St. John's University varsity player
Most Memorable Tennis Moment
Winning the first Mississippi High School Tennis Championship as a coach at Gulfport High School in 1996.
Favorite Saying:
Be patient, stay within yourself and never, ever give up.
Favorite Sports Teams
- Mississippi State University Bulldogs
- Minnesota Gophers
- Minnesota Twins
