Edinboro, Pa. – Edinboro Athletics announced
Travis Myler as the new head coach of the Fighting Scot Tennis programs.
The 2003 Edinboro graduate, Myler comes to Edinboro after spending the past five years at Warren where he has coached both the men's and women's teams.
"Tennis has always been a passion of mine, since I started playing the game as a 14-year-old, and I've been fortunate to experience the transformative power of the sport firsthand," said Myler. "As a coach, I love that I can mentor and inspire student athletes while sharing my love for the game. To be honest, this is my dream job. I love tennis, I love the Boro, I love getting to work with such a diverse group of student athletes."
While a student-athlete at Edinboro, Myler reached the ITA Regional Doubles Semifinal playing doubles with Adam Bartsch.
"We are excited to add Travis as the head of our tennis programs," said Director of Athletics Katherine Robbins. "He has the enthusiasm for tennis and for Edinboro makes him a great fit to lead the Fighting Scots tennis programs."
Question & Answer with Coach Myler
What are you most excited about in your new role as a college tennis coach? I'm incredibly excited to work with such a talented group of student-athletes who are passionate about tennis and eager to learn and grow both on and off the court. I'm looking forward to building a strong team culture, enhancing players' natural skills, and helping them reach their fullest potential as athletes and individuals.
What sets your coaching style apart from others? My coaching philosophy is centered around holistic development, focusing rarely on technical skills (because my players have already developed those) but more so on mental resilience, character building, and teamwork. I believe in developing a supportive and positive environment where players feel empowered to take risks, learn from their failures, and celebrate successes together as a team and university.
How do you plan to contribute to the success of the college tennis program? I'm committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the tennis program. I have inherited amazing talents on both the women's and men's teams and I want to enhance their skills by setting high standards, instilling a growth mindset in players, and developing their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I aim to help the team achieve their goals and establish themselves as contenders in the competitive landscape of college tennis.
What do you hope your players will gain from their experience under your coaching leadership? Beyond wins and losses, I hope my players will develop lifelong skills and values that extend far beyond the tennis court. I want them to emerge from their college tennis experience as resilient, confident individuals who are equipped with the tools to excel in any endeavor they pursue, personally, professionally, and athletically.
What advice do you have for aspiring tennis coaches? My advice for aspiring tennis coaches is to never stop learning and growing. Seek out mentorships, stay up to date on the latest trends and developments in the sport, and be prepared to learn from your own mistakes. Everyone needs to learn to be patient, persistent, and passionate about their craft, and always prioritize the well-being and development of your players above all else. When you do that, you are truly being successful.
Tell us about yourself
I am originally from Warren Pa., which is actually where I currently live with my beautiful wife Jennifer, our 7-year-old son, Isaac, and our 9-year-old Golden Retriever, Charlie. I have been coming to Edinboro since I was a 8 year old coming up to "Ace" Radovich's baseball camps and I played tennis here at Edinboro from 1999-2003 under then head coach Andy Findlay. My greatest success on the college tennis court was reaching the ITA regional doubles semi-final in 2001 with (number one player) Adam Bartsch.
