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match. They are always welcome to take respite with Jeff and Sabina where the food, wine and conversation are uplifting, stimulating and a reminder of the days of yore. Yesteryear’s scrapbook has a graphic influence on their lives and they cannot wait for get-togethers and reunions.

While Jeff was not tapped for induction into the UGA Circle of Honor for his off court influence and his lifestyle today, it is as signature in his life as the wins and losses.

The highlights alone confirm he is one of the greatest women’s tennis coaches in the history of the sport. The winningest coach in the game when he was active, he signed off for that trip into the sunset with 818 victories, 6 national championships (2 NCAA and 4 indoor), 20 Southeastern Conference titles (11 regular season and nine tournament), 41 All Americans.

He was named Coach of the Year, International Tennis Association, four times. Most would agree that these are the credentials of a man possessed when it came to running and coaching a collegiate tennis program. He is proud not only for the elite accomplishments of the program but the sisterhood that has become intrenched, which will benefit the women’s tennis program for years to come.

He doesn’t want it to go unnoticed that the model for his success was his mentor Dan Magill, who had the rare ability to command discipline and respect from his players and also have a beer with them. It was like a parent never sparing the rod but raising children who adore their home life.

Jeff has always reminded the players that the world can be their oyster but never forget that such opportunity is subordinated to a permanent rapport at home. In this case, alma mater.