In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Joseph Kroh.

Joe was the legendary St Xavier Coach who is widely acclaimed as the best high school coach in state high school history. His Louisville teams won a record 17 state team championships.

More than a high school coach, he was instrumental in guiding his daughter Ashley to great success. This led to her reaching the NCAA Doubles Final for Marshall.

Joe shares his theories on coaching and personal stories of how he built the St X juggernaut.

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Richard Benson.

Rich Benson, originally from Utah came to Kentucky in 1985 to play at the University of Kentucky. He has remained in Kentucky where he and his family call home.

He is the only three time All American in UK Tennis History in doubles and reached the semifinals of the NCAA Doubles Tournament as a sophomore.

Rich was a member of several of the best teams UK has fielded and was a leader on three top ten teams. He was a two-time SEC Champion individually.

He went on to great success on the pro tour in doubles as he reached a ranking of 128 in the world on the ATP Tour.

He shares his story of beating Andre Agassi and their friendship through his current job as head coach at Centre College.

In today’s Legends of Kentucky tennis conversation, Dennis Emery talks with Jeff True.

Jeff has been involved with Kentucky Tennis in so many ways. After successfully playing the National Junior Circuit he played for Indiana.

He coached both the men’s and women’s programs at Western Kentucky. As part of that he ran over 100 junior tournaments where many top players got their start.

His family won Kentucky Tennis Family of the Year and he claims one of his great joys is playing the National Father and Son Championships.