Mabry Anointed 'father Of Trinity Tennis'

Mabry anointed 'Father of Trinity tennis' Express-News Copyright 2013 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:26 pm, Saturday, February 9, 2013 Mabry's success in turning a small disappointment into a major success illustrates the positive approach that characterized a man called the “Father of Trinity tennis” by the school, said daughter Terri Mabry. Past players said he combined an extensive knowledge of the game with an uncanny ability to communicate that made them want to follow his advice. “He really had an insight into what made you tick, probably more so than you did,” said Newman's older brother, John Newman, who was one of Mabry's first two scholarship players in 1956 and is now the tennis coach at the University of the Incarnate Word. Among his players were the late Chuck McKinley, 1963 Wimbledon champion, and 1972 NCAA singles champion Dick Stockton.Stockton, like countless others, said Mabry was like a father whom he counted on for advice during his career.