Aug. 19, 2009

Tulsa, Okla. - University of Tulsa Head Men's Tennis Coach and Director of Tennis Vince Westbrook announced today the addition of Kelcy Teftt as a graduate assistant to the men's and women's tennis programs.

Teftt, a native of Enid, Okla., earned two bachelor's degrees in sociology and computer applications from The University of Notre Dame in 2009 and is currently working towards her master's degree in business administration.

"We are excited to have Kelcy join our staff," said Men's Tennis Head Coach Vince Westbrook. "She is one of the best prep players from the state of Oklahoma to play college tennis, and we are looking forward to having her with our program for the next few years."

At Notre Dame, Teftt was a two-time All-American, two-time NCAA Singles Championship selection, two-time NCAA Doubles Championship selection, 2007 ITA National Indoor Doubles champion, 2009 ITA National Senior Player of the Year and 2009 BIG EAST Player of the Year. She was also a member of two NCAA Championship semifinalist teams and three BIG EAST Championship teams.

Teftt finished her senior season in 2008-09 as a part of the No. 2-ranked doubles team in nation with partner Kristy Frilling and as the 32nd-ranked singles player in the nation by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. As a junior, Teftt completed the season ranked No. 3 in the final ITA national doubles poll with teammate Brook Buck and was ranked No. 56 in the final national singles poll. She was also a BIG EAST All-Tournament team selection in both singles and doubles as a freshman, sophomore and junior.