Hokie ClubMartin Sayer returned to Blacksburg as an assistant coach of the men's tennis program on January 21, 2016.
In his time with the team, Sayer assisted in the oversight of Portuguese player Joao Monteiro make a run to the NCAA Singles Final Four in 2016. Mitch Harper and Jason Kros join Monteiro as players that have qualified for the NCAA Tournament since Sayer assumed his role at Tech. Along with singles success, four doubles sides have qualified for the NCAA Tournament as well in the five years that Sayer has been with the team.
The team as a whole has enjoyed postseason success, as well. THe Hokies qualified for the NCAA Torunament field in 2016, 2018, and 2021.
Sayer most recently served as the women’s head coach at Radford and was previously an assistant for the Virginia Tech Women’s team. He began his coaching career at Radford, serving as an assistant coach with the men’s team while working toward his MBA. During his stint, the Highlanders claimed the 2010 Big South regular season title and the 2011 Big South Tournament title. In addition, he was a key part of the development of Ivan Salec who earned bids to the 2010 and 2011 NCAA Singles Championships.
Sayer posted an impressive career, tallying a 114-25 overall record while going an impressive 24-1 in the Big South while competing for nearby Radford University. He made four straight NCAA Singles Championships and is the all-time winningest men’s tennis player in Radford history.
As a four-time Big South Player of the Year, Sayer achieved success and accolades never before reached by a Radford student-athlete. Not only did he make it to the NCAA Singles Championship where he advanced to round of 32 as a freshman and sophomore. Sayer also partnered with Zack Watson to earn the Highlanders their first-ever at-large doubles appearance in the NCAA Championships.
In addition to his collegiate career, Sayer was a member of the Hong Kong Davis Cup team. He paired with Brian Hung to tally a 4-1 record in the Davis Cup.
Sayer, a four-time Big South Presidential Honor Roll selection, graduated from Radford in 2009 and earned the Big South’s Christenberry Award presented annually to the top male and female senior student-athletes in the league.
Sayer resides in Christiansburg, Va. with his wife, Ashley, and their son, Roger.