Dennis Royal was named men's tennis coach at Wayne State University in June 2006. In his first year at the helm of the Warrior men's tennis program, Royal led the squad to the second round of the NCAA tournament following a fourth-place GLIAC finish.

Royal also had the GLIAC Freshman of the Year (Antoine Marenaud), four all-league selections and a GLIAC All-Academic team honoree in his inaugural season.

"Dennis brings a number of strengths both on and off the court that will immediately benefit our program," said WSU Director of Athletics Rob Fournier. "His national reputation, skill as an instructor and familiarity with our campus, makes him the perfect compliment to our short and long-term objectives."

Royal, a native of Detroit, spent the previous four years as the teaching pro at The Sports Club of West Bloomfield.

"As we improve our tennis facilities, his reference and expertise will be an advantage," added Fournier.

He played collegiately for two years at the University of Cincinnati before helping Wayne State to the 1981 GLIAC Championship. Royal played three years on the satellite circuit before becoming the Junior Tennis Director at the Midland Community Tennis Center, a position he held for over nine years. In addition to all his responsibilities with the junior program, he also developed top players such as Anne Miller and Meredith McGrath.

Royal, a member of the USPTA since 1986, also spent nearly five years in Switzerland coaching Megan Moulton-Levy. Upon his return to the United States, he served one year as the teaching pro at the Franklin Fitness and Racquet Club in Southfield before assuming his current position at The Sports Club.

"I am very happy to be named the men's tennis coach at WSU," stated Royal. "I am looking forward to working with the fine staff at the University. With my experience I feel I can move the men's team to a higher level of play."

Dennis Royal's Career Coaching Record
Year	Won	Lost	Pct.	GLIAC
2007	11	10	.524	4th