Boys Tennis Head Coach

Morgann Crook B’91 is the Head Coach of the Bellarmine Boys Tennis program and is currently in her third year leading the team. A proud Bellarmine alum, Coach Crook brings both a deep connection to the school and a passion for lifelong athletics to the program.

Coach Crook earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Washington State University. Since taking on the role of head coach, the Bellarmine Boys Tennis program has enjoyed consistent success, finishing first or second in league and district standings every season. Under her leadership, multiple student-athletes have advanced to the state tournament each year, including five state qualifiers and one alternate in 2026.

At the core of Coach Crook’s coaching philosophy is the belief that tennis is a lifelong sport. She emphasizes competitiveness balanced with enjoyment, encouraging players to focus on doing their best each day while learning to be resilient in both victory and defeat. Coach Crook teaches her athletes that confidence, adaptability, and comfort with uncertainty are essential skills, on and off the court, especially in a sport where matches can hinge on just a few points after hours of play.

Coach Crook describes herself as an “accidental coach,” stepping into the role when there was a need and quickly discovering a love for coaching. She brings strong communication and organizational skills to the program and values the opportunity to work with teenagers, noting that coaching high school boys often brings plenty of laughter along with meaningful leadership moments.

Beyond wins and losses, Coach Crook hopes her players leave the program with a genuine desire to continue playing tennis after high school, sharing the game with friends and family while staying active throughout their lives.

Originally from Tacoma, Coach Crook was a competitive swimmer and casual tennis player growing up and was a member of Bellarmine’s girls tennis state championship team for four years. After spending much of her adult life in King County, she returned to the Tacoma area with her husband and three children, where she rediscovered her passion for tennis. Today, she is deeply involved in the local tennis community, serving on the Board of Trustees for the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club, facilitating the largest prize-money open tennis tournament in the Northwest, and playing regularly herself.