Former Ichabod Kurt Reid is in his sixth season as a volunteer assistant coach. He has been named the ITA Assistant Coach of the Year three times. In 2021-22 he earned the honor for his work with both the men's and women's team. After the 2023-24 season he earned the distinction on the men's side. During his time at Washburn he has helped both teams to eight combined appearances in the NCAA Tournament. Reid has coached 15 ITA All-Americans during his time at Washburn as well as a pair of MIAA Players of the Year.Â
Reid, a Topeka-native, played tennis at Topeka West High School where he placed in the top-four in the state all three years and was elected to the Topeka West Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.Â
Reid started his collegiate tennis career at Tulsa (1977-78) before transferring to Washburn for the 1978-79 season. He wrapped up his career at Kansas State where he graduated with his bachelor’s of science degree in 1981. He returned to Washburn a decade later and earned his MBA in 1992.
After his college career, Reid continued to compete in regional tournaments where he earned singles and doubles titles throughout three decades spanning from the 1980s-2000s. During that time frame, he worked and practice with local players and Washburn players while also coaching and playing on 5.0 and Open USTA league teams.
Reid also served as a tennis instructor for Wood Valley Raquet Club in 1978 and again from 2002-2007.
His ties with Washburn go deep as his grandfather, parents, brothers, wife and one of his daughters have all graduated from Washburn.
Reid is married and the couple has two daughters, Erin and Megan, and a son, Kenny.
