Aug. 27, 2002

Cecily Dubusker, of Cleveland, Ohio, has joined the staff at the Green Tennis Center, Columbia's newest tennis club. Dubusker will serve as an assistant coach for the MU Women's Tennis Team, and will also serve as an instructor and hitting coach at MU's tennis club.

Dubusker graduated last year from Drake University, where she played No. 1 singles for the Bulldogs all four years. She was ranked No. 82 among Division I Women last season. She will also be pursuing a master's degree in English while at Mizzou.

"Cecily is a wonderful addition to the Green Tennis Center," said Blake Starkey, MU's Director of Tennis. "She is very upbeat, funny, and has a great way with people. She's an amazing player, and a very good instructor. Our members and team are going to love having Cecily around."