For over 30 years, Steve Morneau has been involved in tennis in more ways than one. Coach, tennis enthusiast, and tennis father, Steve has a wealth of knowledge of the sport. A coach of more than 20 years, he has also directed, along with members of his family, a tennis summer youth program in Holyoke.

Practicing daily and with a full slate of matches for the fall season, Steve coaches both singles and doubles for the NCAA Division III Wildcats. In Division III, individuals don't win matches, teams win points. "The team concept of playing tennis provides a very supportive family," states Coach Morneau. "Tennis is a very competitive sport and there's a lot of focus on the individual, whether it is single or doubles. As a team, you learn to deal with the heartbreaks and joy with a group, and that makes the experience that much greater. Remember, like life, tennis has its up and downs!" Steve has already discovered that tennis is a lifelong sport, and now members of the Wildcats will disocver their love of tennis, too.

Coach Morneau is starting his 6th season at Bay Path and led the Wildcats to the 2008 NECC Tennis Championship.