Sports Shorts Sports Shorts (January 06, 2006)

TENNIS REPORT . . . On a Sunday afternoon in Boston in November, Stanford grad Paul Goldstein recorded his 26th career men's title on the USTA Pro Circuit, the minor leagues of professional tennis in the United States. Goldstein, who currently lives and works in San Francisco, became the all-time career leader for USTA tournament victories, and was presented with his own commemorative bobble head doll to recognize the achievement. "It means that I have won a lot of matches, a lot of titles and have been out here for a long time doing what I love," Goldstein said. It was a big year for Goldstein, who went over $1 million in career earnings during the summer and reached 64th in the world rankings, his highest ever. He finished the season ranked 68th, his first top 100 finish since 2000. He also reached the U.S. Open men's doubles semifinals with fellow Stanford grad Jim Thomas, earning his biggest paycheck ever at $50,000. Former Stanford standouts Michael Bryan and Bob Bryan won the U.S. Open doubles title . . . Former Menlo School star Dmitry Tunsunov reached the quarterfinals of the 2006 season-opening Qatar Open with a 7-6 (1), 6-2 victory over Younes El Ayanaoui on Wednesday. Tunsunov lost to seventh-seeded Gael Monfils, 6-2, 7-6, on Thursday in an event that also features world No. 1 Roger Federer . . . Stanford product and two-time NCAA singles champion Laura Granville lost in three sets to No. 6 seed Marion Bartoli in the second round of the ASB Women's Classic in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday.

SOCCER REPORT . . . Gunn High grad Mehdi Ballouchy, an All-American midfielder at Santa Clara University this past season, announced he will not return to the Broncos for his senior season, and will instead make himself available for the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Jan. 20 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. He's a projected first-round pick. The MLS Combine, which brings together top senior collegiate players, will be held in Carson next weekend.

COACHING CORNER . . . Gunn High is looking for a throws coach for the 2006 track and field season. Interested coaches should contract Gunn Athletic Director Matt McGinn at 354-8290 . . . Pinewood is looking for a softball coach for the spring season, in addition to a boys and girls swimming coach, plus a junior high girls' basketball coach. Those interested should contact new Pinewood Athletic Director Matt Stimson at mstimson@pinewood.edu . . . Palo Alto's new baseball coach, Joel Kaufman, is looking for assistant coaches for both the varsity and JV teams. He can be reached at palybaseball@pacbell.net . . . Woodside Priory is looking for a varsity swim coach. Contact Mark Stogner, Director of Athletics at 851-6107 or mstogner@woodsidepriory.com . . . Sacred Heart Prep is looking for a baseball coach for the 2006 spring season. Interested candidates should forward their resume with a letter of interest to Anthony Thomas, Athletic Director, Sacred Heart Prep, 150 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton, 94027 . . . Menlo-Atherton is looking for coaches for the 2005-06 school year: wrestling, track and field assistant (shot and discus), girls' varsity and JV lacrosse, and frosh-soph softball. Those interested should contact M-A Athletic Director Pam Wimberly at 322-5311 (ext. 5706) or e-mail resumes to pwimberl@seq.org.

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