Robin Goodman prepares for first season as Missouri tennis head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:29 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Robin Goodman takes over the University of Missouri tennis program this season, marking his latest stop in a career that includes coaching roles at Drake, Baylor, New Mexico, Pacific, and Tennessee. Growing up in Littleport, England, in a family of coaches, Goodman developed a focus on work ethic and daily improvement that serves as the foundation for his leadership philosophy. He played collegiately at Drake, where he learned the importance of team dynamics and leading without formal authority. Now in Columbia, he is transitioning from his time as a standout player to building the Missouri roster. Goodman emphasizes that consistent effort during training drills is more critical to player development than technical philosophy alone. He continues to shape the program culture as he begins his tenure at the Missouri Tennis Complex.
- •Robin Goodman enters his first season leading the Missouri tennis team.
- •Goodman previously coached at Drake, Baylor, New Mexico, Pacific, and Tennessee.
- •He played college tennis at Drake where he served as a team captain.
- •His coaching philosophy prioritizes daily drive and intensity over specific technical drills.
- •Goodman grew up in Littleport, England, influenced by parents who were active in sports coaching.
- 9:29 PMYahoo Sports — Tiger Top Spin: Get to Know Goodman: Inside the coach building Mizzou tennis from the ground up
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