He coached for three seasons , leading the Huskies to a 50 - 34 record and earning back - to - back Mid-Continent Coach of the Year titles .
Merzbacher began his coaching career in 1989 at Northern Illinois University as the men 's tennis coach .
Merzbacher coached for three seasons , leading the Huskies to a 50 - 34 record and earning back - to - back Mid-Continent Coach of the Year titles .
Merzbacher began his coaching career in 1989 at Northern Illinois University as the men 's tennis coach .