Feature Friday: Men's Tennis, The Culture of Winning

The office has a multitude of racquets propped up against the desk. Boxes of tennis balls sit on a chair waiting to be opened while a few more are scattered individually along the floor. The walls are fashioned with a number of papers, a few of which contain inspirational quotes ranging from the likes of tennis legend Andre Agassi to war hero William A. Foster, along with various photos and pictures. There is no mistaking this is the office of Army West Point men's tennis coach Jim Poling. He is in his 15th season at the Academy and 29th as a head coach. He loves the game of tennis and there is more that illustrates that than just the décor of his office. There is an uptick in his inflection when Poling talks about the sport, as he speaks passionately about tennis and the program at Army. Read More