Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech Athletics announces Luke Siegel dedication
April 08, 2022 | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
Texas Tech will dedicate court three at the McLeod Tennis Center and an area at Rip Griffin Park in honor of the late Siegel
LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech Athletics will dedicate court three at the McLeod Tennis Center in honor of the late Luke Siegel Friday evening when the Red Raiders host No. 34 Oklahoma.
The court, specifically picked to represent Luke's favorite number, will be known moving forward as Luke Siegel Court. In addition, Texas Tech will also rename the dirt area down the first-base side of Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park – often utilized as a play area for children in attendance - as "Luke Siegel Sandlot" in recognition of his favorite sport.
"The Siegel family has been such a big part of the City of Lubbock and the entire tennis community here in Lubbock," Texas Tech men's tennis coach Danny Whitehead said. "We're thrilled to be able to honor Luke's life and Tim's dedication to this program and city. This is a small gesture that we're able to do, to ensure that Luke and the entire Siegel family continue to be a key part of this program and community."
The son of former Texas Tech men's tennis coach Tim Siegel and his wife Jenny, Luke Siegel suffered a traumatic brain injury following a golf cart accident in July 2015. Not guaranteed to survive the original accident, Siegel continued to fight in the six years since, beating the odds one time after another in his recovery.
Siegel, sadly, passed away this past August at the age of 15
"We tell our student-athletes regularly to 'fight like Luke,' and now they will have another reminder on Luke Siegel Court," said head women's tennis coach Todd Petty, who coached opposite of Tim Siegel early in his tenure at Texas Tech. "We will forever remember Luke in our program and hope to honor his legacy each time we take the court."
The elder Siegel spent 23 seasons at the helm of the Red Raiders program, amassing 330 overall dual victories. The Red Raiders advanced to 12 NCAA Tournaments under the direction of Siegel, including a NCAA Round of 16 appearance in 2005 when the Red Raiders went 25-4. In addition to his 20 seasons in charge of Red Raider men tennis, Seigel spent three seasons in charge of both the men's and women's programs from 1997-99.
Since Luke's injury, Tim Siegel helped found the Team Luke Hope For Minds Foundation that enriches the lives of children with brain injuries by providing hope, support and education for families affected.
The court, specifically picked to represent Luke's favorite number, will be known moving forward as Luke Siegel Court. In addition, Texas Tech will also rename the dirt area down the first-base side of Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park – often utilized as a play area for children in attendance - as "Luke Siegel Sandlot" in recognition of his favorite sport.
"The Siegel family has been such a big part of the City of Lubbock and the entire tennis community here in Lubbock," Texas Tech men's tennis coach Danny Whitehead said. "We're thrilled to be able to honor Luke's life and Tim's dedication to this program and city. This is a small gesture that we're able to do, to ensure that Luke and the entire Siegel family continue to be a key part of this program and community."
The son of former Texas Tech men's tennis coach Tim Siegel and his wife Jenny, Luke Siegel suffered a traumatic brain injury following a golf cart accident in July 2015. Not guaranteed to survive the original accident, Siegel continued to fight in the six years since, beating the odds one time after another in his recovery.
Siegel, sadly, passed away this past August at the age of 15
"We tell our student-athletes regularly to 'fight like Luke,' and now they will have another reminder on Luke Siegel Court," said head women's tennis coach Todd Petty, who coached opposite of Tim Siegel early in his tenure at Texas Tech. "We will forever remember Luke in our program and hope to honor his legacy each time we take the court."
The elder Siegel spent 23 seasons at the helm of the Red Raiders program, amassing 330 overall dual victories. The Red Raiders advanced to 12 NCAA Tournaments under the direction of Siegel, including a NCAA Round of 16 appearance in 2005 when the Red Raiders went 25-4. In addition to his 20 seasons in charge of Red Raider men tennis, Seigel spent three seasons in charge of both the men's and women's programs from 1997-99.
Since Luke's injury, Tim Siegel helped found the Team Luke Hope For Minds Foundation that enriches the lives of children with brain injuries by providing hope, support and education for families affected.
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