Alex Ackman leads Missouri tennis as a 19-year-old veteran
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
At Missouri, sophomore Alex Ackman takes on a leadership role despite being the lone returning player. Following a major roster overhaul and coaching change, Ackman is tasked with helping new teammates navigate both campus life and collegiate athletics. A partial wrist injury complicates her season, yet she remains a key figure in establishing team chemistry. Assistant coach Bronte Murgett also plays a crucial role in bridging the team's past with its new direction under head coach Robin Goodman, who emphasizes personal connections over rankings.
- •Ackman is the only returning player for Missouri tennis.
- •She assists new international teammates in adapting to campus life.
- •Ackman is recovering from a partial wrist tear this season.
- •Coach Robin Goodman prioritizes team culture over individual performance.
- •The team faces challenges in building chemistry without veteran leadership.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Columns and Courts: The Lonely Veteran: How a 19-Year-Old Became Mizzou Tennis’ Wise Old Soul
"Sophomore Alex Ackman becomes Missouri tennis’ unexpected leader and cultural bridge
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