Graeme Cox

Camp Director

Graeme Cox, a former player at Utah, returned to the men's tennis coaching staff as an assistant coach. Cox is entering his 24th season overall in 2022-23 after serving in different capacities throughout his time at the U.

During his 11-year stint as assistant coach, Cox was named the 2006-07 Mountain Region coach of the year by the ITA. Cox also rejoined the Ute tennis staff for the 2001 season after coaching previously during the 1994-95 through the 1997-98 seasons.

While competing at Utah, Cox proved to be a talented player and was team captain in 1993. Cox played on the 1990 and `91 NCAA Indoor Championship teams, and was a member of the 1990 NCAA Tournament team and the 1990 WAC championship team. He achieved a singles record of 70-32 and a doubles mark of 64-33 while competing for the Utes. He was an All-WAC Academic award recipient for three years and won the 1992 ITCA Region VII Sportsmanship Award.

Before Cox came to Utah, he had a successful tennis career in Australia. He was a top ranked junior player in Western Australia for all age groups. Cox also reached the quarterfinals of the 18-and-under singles and the semifinals of the 16-and-under doubles at the Australian Championships. He has also had a strong playing career in the United States, winning two gold balls in USTA Senior competition.

Cox spent three seasons coaching for the Lake Oswego High School girls' tennis team in Oregon, compiling a 38-7 overall record from 1999-2001. His team had three consecutive second place district finishes, and a third and fifth place finish at the state tournament.

Cox graduated from Utah in 1993 with a B.A. in history. In 1995, he earned a master's degree in history. He enjoys snowboarding, reading, and running in his spare time. He has one son, Rufus.