Eric Grogan chose Lipscomb for its pre-med program and while on campus he played tennis for four years under three coaches before graduating in 1994. Today, he is a thoracic surgeon at Vanderbilt and lives one mile from campus. He spent some time this week with LipscombSports.com.
Name and sport played:
Eric L. Grogan - Tennis
What years did you compete for Lipscomb, and who coached you?
Lynn Griffith: 1990-1992
Jeff Spivey: 1993 interim
George McIntosh: 1994
What teammate was most memorable?
Clark Archer – I've never seen someone with such a bad serve win so many matches at a high level.
What degrees have you earned, from where?
MD – Vanderbilt
MPH - Vanderbilt
Why did you attend Lipscomb?
Tennis and pre-med programs
What is your favorite athletic memory at Lipscomb?
Beating Freed Hardeman at Freed Hardeman
Who influenced your athletic career at Lipscomb?
Lynn Griffith
What do you remember about Lipscomb campus life during your time here?
- Tuesday night devotionals
- Fraternity brothers
- Hilton Head tennis trips
What is the most valuable lesson you learned in your time at Lipscomb?
I was 17 when I showed up to play as a skinny arrogant kid. My Coaches helped me transition to becoming responsible and to put God first
Who were your favorite professors?
- Paul Langford
- Oliver Yates
- Kent Clinger
Where did you grow up?
Paducah, KY
Where do you live, and what do you do now?
I live in Nashville and I'm a Thoracic Surgeon at Vanderbilt.
Tell us about your family:
Married 26 years with four children and I live one mile from Lipscomb.
