Marshall University Athletics
Staff Directory
JJ Mercer
- Title:
- Assistant Coach
- Email:
- Phone:
- ----
JJ Mercer was hired as an Assistant Coach for the Women's Tennis program in July 2024.
The Huntington W.Va., native joins the Herd after a decorated career with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Moving to No. 1 doubles for the 2023-24 season, JJ and his partner Joshua Lapadat peaked at fourth in the ITA Doubles Rankings and earned the third seed in the 2024 NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Tournament along with being named an ITA All-American in doubles. The duo combined to go 16-6 in dual matches, including 3-0 at the SEC Men's Tournament, earning All-SEC First Team and All-Tournament Team honors.
JJ helped the Wildcats to three consecutive quarterfinal appearances in the NCAA Tournament with the team taking at least 26 matches in each of the three seasons. Mercer was also named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2022 ITA Indoor Nationals in the second doubles positions along with being on the SEC Spring Academic Honor and College Sports Communicators Academic All-District.
During his first season with the Wildcats in 2021-22, JJ reached No. 89 in the ITA Singles rankings during the fall. JJ started his career collegiate career at Ohio State before transferring to Kentucky for the 2021-22 season.
The Huntington W.Va., native joins the Herd after a decorated career with the Kentucky Wildcats.
Moving to No. 1 doubles for the 2023-24 season, JJ and his partner Joshua Lapadat peaked at fourth in the ITA Doubles Rankings and earned the third seed in the 2024 NCAA Men's Tennis Doubles Tournament along with being named an ITA All-American in doubles. The duo combined to go 16-6 in dual matches, including 3-0 at the SEC Men's Tournament, earning All-SEC First Team and All-Tournament Team honors.
JJ helped the Wildcats to three consecutive quarterfinal appearances in the NCAA Tournament with the team taking at least 26 matches in each of the three seasons. Mercer was also named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2022 ITA Indoor Nationals in the second doubles positions along with being on the SEC Spring Academic Honor and College Sports Communicators Academic All-District.
During his first season with the Wildcats in 2021-22, JJ reached No. 89 in the ITA Singles rankings during the fall. JJ started his career collegiate career at Ohio State before transferring to Kentucky for the 2021-22 season.
Marshall Football: Player Weekly Interviews (Week 7 | Old Dominion)
Tuesday, October 07
Marshall Football: Tony Gibson Weekly Press Conference (Week 7 | Old Dominion)
Tuesday, October 07
Marshall Women's Basketball | Coach Fulks Micd Up
Wednesday, October 01
Marshall Football | Post Game Press Louisiana
Sunday, September 28
