SPORTS The Michigan Daily Friday, April 15, 1983 .Page II ! HE'S THE MASTER Ho Hane By DOUGLAS Q. LEVY All Hane . . 17-0 in sing The moment is approaching. It's just with Jack a matter of time before Tom Haney ex- won theBiN loes. doubles. "] Haney is a 21-year-old senior whodmbeI plays second singles and first doubles able to win on the Michigan men's tennis team. To Haney'ss anyone familiar with the Michigan successful. program and Tom Haney, there is a 16-6, and c consensus observation: Haney's tennis Big Ten cr game is about to take off. LAST Y "TOM COULD play professional really bega ball," said Mike Leach, 1982 NCAA Although1 singles champion. "He's extremely gif- repeat as s ted. If he could see some of the people were defin winning on the pro circuit he'd really Ihor was h Welieve it," continued Leach, who his gamev played first singles for Michigan last perfgrmav year and is now competing on the Big Ten sin professional circuit.B "Minnes But why Tom Haney? Whathskills Ted Kauff does Haney possess to make him a Big Ten t potential tennis star? were sure "Tom is just so overpowering," said "Beating Michigan tennis coach Brian Eisner. highlight." "Tom has all the talent and all the shots This yea to become a great one. He is also one of singles and 1he greatest: athletes I have ever Mark Mees coached," said Eisner. Haney are HANEY'S ATHLETIC ability was heading t never in question. At Greenhill High champions School in Ann Arbor, Haney earned four "FOR A letters in soccer, and three in basket- played, it's bahl, as well as four in tennis, athlete," 'I had scholarship offers (for tennis) coud b sg from Wisconsin and Miami (Ohio)," Through said Haney. "But I came to Michigan in coug search of a first rate education." continuing As a freshman, Haney made Eisner's tobattlega *nth-ranked team nationally as a walk- run the gan 0 , CAT scan, oa earning the number six singles said the rig pbsition in the process. had a nerve . "IT WAS pure luck that they didn't pinched nee have a sixth man. I was the best of the walk-ons," said Haney. Ironically V ! on y poin y did as a freshman was go les and 19-1 at third doubles Nienken. Haney and Nienken g Ten championship at third It was amazing, as a fresh- no backhand and was still ," said Haney. sophomore year was equally Playing fifth singles he was aptured the second doubles own with Ihor Debryn. EAR, as a junior, Haney an to play top-calibre tennis. he and Debryn failed to econd doubles champs ("We itely the team to beat, but aving serious problems with which took away from our ce."), Haney won his first gles crown. ota played their best player, man, at third singles (in the tournament) because they he would win," said Haney. Kauffman was definitely a r Haney is playing second d has teamed up with captain s at first doubles. Mees and 4-0 in the conference and oward a possible Big Ten hip. AS much time as Tom's s unbelievable. He's a great said Mees. "Definitely, he reat." out his first three years and this season, Haney has had mysterious arm injury. "I've mut of cures: accupuncture, , nothing's really helped," ght-handed player. "Finally I e analysis which diagnosed a rve in my upper arm." y, Haney credits the pinched amma 0err0 ts to, perfect nerve for improving his serve: "When honor to have played a va you serve you can keep your arm either Michigan," said Haney. loose or tight. When I serve I concen- Given his exceptional trate on keeping the arm loose. My ser- abilities, Haney said it bes ve has gotten better and my arm feels chance I can do anything. better,' said Haney. UP UNTIL recently, Haney reliedT IITIIhrI S heavily on his ability to serve well. SECOND CH "My serve and volley game is my big PRESENTS weapon," said Haney. "But now my game has no weakness. I can stay at the baseline and wait for my opening." Continued Haney: "Tennis is a game of '6E. Liberty opportunities, and I'm going to the bank a lot more these days. I've learned how to hang in there no matter what." Haney's only regret in tennis has been his actual lack of playing time. "I wish I had hit it a little harder when I was younger," said Haney. "Now it's POSITIG: decision time." Whereas Mees and other top-notch players arrived on the college scene with extensive junior tournament ex- perience, Haney was raw and inex- perienced. He is only now beginning to tap the depths of his potential. HANEY IS developing late because he rarely devoted his time to tennis during the summer months. This sum- mer will be Haney's first on a tour, when he travels to Europe. "I'm gonna give it a shot," said Haney. "But you've got to be realistic with yourself. It's easy to have The above delusions of grandleur.I'm starting toThabv have delusions of grandeur right now." Intereste Should Haney not succeed in tennis, it Off i ce (7 will not the end of the world. "My major buildings. emphasis is on locating a nice job in Hous i ng 0 either marketing or sales," said the 12:30 p.m economics major. QUALIFICAT HANEY WILL cherish his years at: hours tow Michigan. "I believe in being happy the end o and having a good time . . . It is an the schoo *Resident, Universityof Michigan plus 20 ho The appro WOMEN'S GLEE CLUB adw o and will CONCERT positiono Conductor: Rosalie Edwards April 15 8:00 p.m. at Rackham Auditorium Admission Complimentary THE MICHIGAN UNION Summer Dinner Theater AUDITIONS Cast & Crew May 6 7-10pm May 7 2-5pm May 8 2-5,7-10pm Student Theater Arts Complex 764-5234 or 7647585 m~usical Little Mary Sunshine by Rick Besny,,, Performance: Jun. 29. 30. July 1,2,7.8 comey Chapter Two by Neil Simon Performance: July 13, 14. 15, 16. 21, 22. 23 farce The Real Inspector HIound by T. Stoppard Perfornance"J"28. 29, 30. Au. 4, 5, 6 UNION arsity sport at attitudes and st: "There's a HOUSING DIVISION RESIDENT STAFF POSITIONS FOR 1983-84 ACADEMIC YEAR IS INCLUDE: 6 RESIDENT ADVISORS ON MALE CORRIDORS - BURSLEY 4 RESIDENT ADVISORS ON FEMALE CORRIDORS - BURSLEY 1 RESIDENT ADVISOR ON MALE CORRIDOR - COUZENS 1 RESIDENT DIRECTOR - SOUTH QUAD 1 RESIDENT ADVISOR ON MALE CORRIDOR - SOUTH QUAD 1 MINORITY PEER ADVISOR IN EASf QUAD-ON A FEMALE CORRIDOR *4 RESIDENT FELLOWS ON COED CORRIDORS - PILOT PROGRAM ALICE LLOYD resident staff positions are avai lable for the 1983-84 academic year. d individuals who have an updated application on file may call the Housing 63-3161) and request that their application be forwarded to the appropriate a. New applicants may pick up an application, job description, etc., in the )ffice, 1500 Student Activities Building from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and from . - 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14 through Thursday, April 21, 1983. T IONS: Undergraduates must have completed a minimum of 48 undergraduate credit lard program and must have at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average at f the 1983 Spring Term. Graduate students must be in good academic standing in > or College in which they are enrolled by the end of the 1983 Spring Term. Fellows in the Pilot Program hold a -.25 GSTA appointment (10-12 hours per week) ours per week commitment to housing responsibilities. priate Building Director and Advisory Committee will review the applications contact individuals whose background and experience coincides with the open to arrange an interview time. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4:00 P.M., THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1983 A NON-DISCRIMINATORY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Sports Information Photo Although Tom Haney is not known for his rigorous practice schedule, the senior's natural talent and desire has enabled him to capture two Big Ten doubles titles. 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