MIDWAY, Ky. -- Midway University has announced the hiring of Adam Malik, a former head coach of the Malaysian National Team, as head coach of the Midway University men's and women's tennis teams.
"I am pleased to welcome Coach Malik to Midway University," said Rusty Kennedy Vice President for Admissions and Athletics. "The experience he brings from his storied collegiate career and his long and successful run in professional and international Tennis will make him an excellent mentor for the student-athletes in our program."
A native of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Malik is best known for his work with the Malaysian National Team as well as his playing days at the University of Kentucky.
For two years spanning from January 2000 until December 2002, Malik served as head coach of the Malaysian National Team. He also served as a Tournament Director for the Association of Tennis Professionals Challenger Tour from January 2004 to November 2008.
"I am so pleased to join the Midway University athletic family as the men's and women's tennis head coach," stated Malik. "I am looking forward to competing for tennis and academic excellence."
Prior to joining the coaching ranks with the Malaysian National Team, Malik enjoyed a stellar playing career both collegiately and professionally. He was an All-American at the University of Kentucky and played on the Malaysian National Team, while he played on the ATP/USTA tour for eight years.
During his playing time on the Malaysian National Team (Jan. 1981-Oct. 1997), he appeared as a Davis Cup Team Member for 15 years (1981-1996); played in the Southeast Asian Games (1985 Bangkok, 1989 Kuala Lumpur, 1993 Manila); and appeared in the Asian Games (1986 Seoul, 1994 Hiroshima).
During the 1994 Asian Games, Malik helped lead Malaysia to a Team Bronze Medal in the event.
At the collegiate level, Malik starred at Kentucky earning All-American honors during his 1989 season. He also earned All-Southeastern Conference First Team honors for his efforts.
Malik posted a 32-17 mark in his singles matches in 1989 and claimed the SEC Indoor Championship, while he carded an 18-6 record in his doubles matches teaming with Richard Benson to become just the second All-American doubles contingent in UK's history.
Following his stellar season as a Wildcat, Malik joined the ATP and USTA Tours playing professionally from May 1989 until November 1997. He won singles and doubles events on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) professional circuit and won doubles events on the ATP Tour Challenger circuit.
Malik completed his degree at the University of Kentucky earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business.
Any prospective students interested in learning more about the tennis program are asked to reach out to Coach Malik at adam.malik@midway.edu . Interested student-athletes can also fill out the recruiting questionnaire online.
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