All-Time Winningest Coaches: Division II Women Lists

A winning record is every coach’s goal, but some have figured out the formula better than others. Matt Turk, CSUN Athletics, dove into the dual match records to find the top women’s tennis coaches of each division.

Winningest Coaches Lists

• All-Time Top 40 By Percentage
• All-Time Top 40 By Victories
• Active Top 25 By Percentage
• Active Top 25 By Victories

All-Time Top 40 By Percentage

Minimum 10 years as a head coach at an NCAA school; includes all victories as a coach at a four-year institution

1. Dave Porter – 97.1%
   W-L Record: 701-23
   Institution(s): Brigham Young University, Hawai’i
   Tenure: 1984-2017
2. Avi Kigel – 92.3%
   W-L Record: 287-24
   Institution(s): Barry University
   Tenure: 2009 – Current
3. Mike Perez – 86.5%
   W-L Record: 655-102
   Institution(s): Lynn University
   Tenure: 1900-Current
4. Ron Cox – 86.1%
   W-L Record: 373-60
   Institution(s): Northeastern State University
   Tenure: 1993-2011
5. Mark Kurtz – 83.5%
   W-L Record: 234-46
   Institution(s): Augustana University
   Tenure: 2003-Current
6. Jarrod Smith – 81.2%
   W-L Record: 285-66
   Institution(s): Drury University
   Tenure: 2006-Current
7. Evan Isaacs – 79%
   W-L Record: 380-101
   Institution(s): Columbus State University
   Tenure: 2002-Current
8. Alan Nagel – 78.3%
   W-L Record: 557-154
   Institution(s): Queens College, New York
   Tenure: 1980-Current
9. Derrick Racine – 78%
   W-L Record: 557-157
   Institution(s): University of Mobile; University of West Florida
   Tenure: 1995-Current
10. Pablo Montana – 76.9%
    W-L Record: 276-83
    Institution(s): California University, Pennsylvania
    Tenure: 2002-2016
11. Mark Roseweill – 76.3%
    W-L Record: 569-176
    Institution(s): Northwest Missouri State University
    Tenure: 1982-Current
12. Shari Reed – 72.7%
    W-L Record: 306-125
    Institution(s): Charleston University, West Virginia
    Tenure: 1997-2019
13. Walter Shinn – 71.6%
    W-L Record: 536-212
    Institution(s): Flagler College
    Tenure: 1979-2014
14. Dr. George Samuel – 71.6%
    W-L Record: 308-122
    Institution(s): Barry University
    Tenure: 1991-2008
15. Chris Bizot – 71.3%
    W-L Record: 234-94
    Institution(s): University of Texas, Tyler; Angelo State University
    Tenure: 2005-Current
16. David Elliott- 70.9%
    W-L Record: 403-165
    Institution(s): Harding University
    Tenure: 1991-2013
17. Marc Walters – 70.7%
    W-L Record: 309-128
    Institution(s): University of Nebraska, Kearney; Barton College; West Virginia Wesleyan University; Lincoln Memorial University
    Tenure: 1994-Current
18. Larry Sundby – 70.6%
    W-L Record: 311-129
    Institution(s): Saint Cloud State University
    Tenure: 1987-2005
19. Richard Gallien – 70.4%
    W-L Record: 398-165
    Institution(s): University of Southern California; California State University, Los Angeles
    Tenure: 1996-2017; 2020-Current
20. Michael Cabana – 70.3%
    W-L Record: 211-89
    Institution(s): Wingate University
    Tenure: 2006-Current
21. Marty Coyne – 68.8%
    W-L Record: 330-150
    Institution(s): Bloomsburg University
    Tenure: 1994-2019
22. Calhoun Parr – 68%
    W-L Record: 310-146
    Institution(s): Erskin College
    Tenure: 2000-Current
23. Scott Higgins – 68%
    W-L Record: 263-124
    Institution(s): Northwestern State University
    Tenure: 1995-2010
24. Jake Saulsbury – 67.3%
    W-L Record: 175-85
    Institution(s): University of Nebraska at Kearney
    Tenure: 2009-2018
25. Larry Peterson – 67%
    W-L Record: 199-98
    Institution(s): Indiana University, Pennsylvennia
    Tenure: 2008-Current
26. Malik Tabet – 66.8%
    W-L Record: 240-119
    Institution(s): Indiana State University; Austin Peay State University; University of Indianapolis
    Tenure: 2003-Current
27. Zane Colestock – 66.4%
    W-L Record: 357-180
    Institution(s): Northwood University
    Tenure: 1974-2020
28. Scott Linn – 65.9%
    W-L Record: 275-142
    Institution(s): Embry-Riddle University; Florida Southern College; Midwestern State University
    Tenure: 2000-Current
29. Bev Buckley – 65.2%
    W-L Record: 508-271
    Institution(s): Rollins College
    Tenure: 1987-Current
30. Sheila Snyder – 65.2%
    W-L Record: 374-199
    Institution(s): Wayne State University
    Tenure: 1989-Current
31. Matt Heisel – 65.2%
    W-L Record: 210-112
    Institution(s): Elizabethtown College; Millersville University
    Tenure: 2001-Current
32. John Mican – 65.2%
    W-L Record: 208-111
    Institution(s): Bellarmine University
    Tenure: 2003-2020
33. John Simms – 64.2%
    W-L Record: 224-125
    Institution(s): West Virginia State University
    Tenure: 2003-Current
34. Matt Meredith – 64%
    W-L Record: 323-182
    Institution(s): Slippery Rock University
    Tenure: 1998-Current
35. Brett Bridel – 63.8%
    W-L Record: 176-100
    Institution(s): Southern Illinois University; Lewis University
    Tenure: 2005; 2007-Current
36. Garth Thomson – 62.8%
    W-L Record: 376-222
    Institution(s): Francis Marion University
    Tenure: 1992-Current
37. Trish Riddell – 62.8%
    W-L Record: 208-123
    Institution(s): Florida Southern College
    Tenure: 2005-Current
38. Steve Barsby – 62.1%
    W-L Record: 318-194
    Institution(s): Troy State University; Georgia College & State University
    Tenure: 1996-1997; 2001-Current
39. Dr. Ed Jefferies – 62%
    W-L Record: 250-153
    Institution(s): Florida Southern College
    Tenure: 1981-1999
40. Dawn Patel – 61.2%
    W-L-T Record: 219-138-3
    Institution(s): University of Indianapolis
    Tenure: 1979-2002
41. David Paschal – 60.5%
    W-L Record: 216-141
    Institution(s): Drake, Embry-Riddle
    Tenure: 1999, 2005-current
42. Dan MacDonald – 58.5%
    W-L Record: 233-165
    Institution(s): Colorado Mesa University
    Tenure: 2005-Current
43. Bill Macom – 56.25%
    W-L Record: 270-210
    Institution(s): Jacksonville University. Florida Tech, St. Mary’s University (Texas)
    Tenure: 1995-2000; 2006-current
44. Michael McGrath – 53.3%
    W-L Record: 248-217
    Institution(s): Augusta University
    Tenure: 1999-Current
45. Rebecca Helt – 52.6%
    W-L Record: 246-222
    Institution(s): Bucknell University; Bloomsburg University
    Tenure: 1997-Current

All-Time Top 40 By Victories

Minimum 10 years as a head coach at an NCAA school; includes all victories as a coach at a four-year institution

Active Top 25 By Percentage

Minimum 5 years as a Division II head coach; includes all victories as a coach at a four-year institution

Active Top 25 By Victories

Minimum 5 years as a Division II head coach; includes all victories as a coach at a four-year institution

1. Mike Perez – W-L Record: 655-102
   Win Percentage: 86.5%
   Institution(s): Lynn University
   Tenure: 1900-Current
2. Mark Rosewell – W-L Record: 569-176
   Win Percentage: 76.3%
   Institution(s): Northwest Missouri State University
   Tenure: 1982-Current
3. Derrick Racine – W-L Record: 557-157
   Win Percentage: 78%
   Institution(s): University of Mobile; University of West Florida
   Tenure: 1995-Current
4. Alan Nagel – W-L Record: 557-154
   Win Percentage: 78.3%
   Institution(s): Queens College, New York
   Tenure: 1980-Current
5. Bev Buckley – W-L Record: 508-271
   Win Percentage: 65.2%
   Institution(s): Rollins College
   Tenure: 1987-Current
6. Evan Isaacs – W-L Record: 380-101
   Win Percentage: 79%
   Institution(s): Columbus State University
   Tenure: 2002-Current
7. Garth Thomson – W-L Record: 376-222
   Win Percentage: 62.8%
   Institution(s): Francis Marion University
   Tenure: 1992-Current
8. Sheila Snyder – W-L Record: 374-199
   Win Percentage: 65.2%
   Institution(s): Wayne State University
   Tenure: 1989-Current
9. Matt Meredith – W-L Record: 323-182
   Win Percentage: 64%
   Institution(s): Slippery Rock University
   Tenure: 1998-Current
10. Steve Barsby – W-L Record: 318-194
    Win Percentage: 62.1%
    Institution(s): Troy State University; Georgia College & State University
    Tenure: 1996-1997; 2001-Current
11. Calhoun Parr – W-L Record: 310-146
    Win Percentage: 68%
    Institution(s): Erskin College
    Tenure: 2000-Current
12. Marc Walters – W-L Record: 309-128
    Win Percentage: 70.7%
    Institution(s): University of Nebraska, Kearney; Barton College; West Virginia Wesleyan University; Lincoln Memorial University
    Tenure: 1994-Current
13. Avi Kigel – W-L Record: 287-24
    Win Percentage: 92.3%
    Institution(s): Barry University
    Tenure: 2009 – Current
14. Jarrod Smith – W-L Record: 285-66
    Win Percentage: 81.2%
    Institution(s): Drury University
    Tenure: 2006-Current
15. Scott Linn – W-L Record: 275-142
    Win Percentage: 65.9%
    Institution(s): Embry-Riddle University; Florida Southern College; Midwestern State University
    Tenure: 2000-Current
16. Bill Macom – W-L Record: 270-210
    Win Percentage:56.25%
    Institution(s): Jacksonville University. Florida Tech, St. Mary’s University (Texas)
    Tenure: 1995-2000; 2006-current
17. Michael McGrath – W-L Record: 248-217
    Win Percentage: 53.3%
    Institution(s): Augusta University
    Tenure: 1999-Current
18. Rebecca Helt – W-L Record: 246-222
    Win Percentage: 52.6%
    Institution(s): Bucknell University; Bloomsburg University
    Tenure: 1997-Current
19. Kelly Porter – W-L Record: 246-251
    Win Percentage: 41.2%
    Institution(s): University of Southern Indiana
    Tenure: 1991-Current
20. Malik Tabet – W-L Record: 240-119
    Win Percentage 66.8
    Institution(s): Indiana State University; Austin Peay State University; University of Indianapolis
    Tenure: 2003-Current
21. Mark Kurtz – W-L Record: 234-46
    Win Percentage: 83.5%
    Institution(s): Augustana University
    Tenure: 2003-Current
22. Chris Bizot – W-L Record: 234-94
    Win Percentage: 71.3%
    Institution(s): University of Texas, Tyler; Angelo State University
    Tenure: 2005-Current
23. Dan MacDonald – W-L Record: 233-165
    Win Percentage: 58.5%
    Institution(s): Colorado Mesa University
    Tenure: 2005-Current
24. Lee Underwood – W-L Record: 228-210
    Win Percentage: 52.1%
    Institution(s): Davis & Elkins College; West Virginia Wesleyan University; Edinboro University; Barton College
    Tenure: 1991-Current
25. John Simms – W-L Record: 224-125
    Win Percentage: 64.2%
    Institution(s): West Virginia State University
    Tenure: 2003-Current
26. David Paschal – W-L Record: 216-141
    Win Percentage: 60.5%
    Institution(s): Drake, Embry-Riddle
    Tenure: 1999, 2005-current
27. Michael Cabana – W-L Record: 211-89
    Win Percentage: 70.3%
    Institution(s): Wingate University
    Tenure: 2006-Current
28. Matt Heisel – W-L Record: 210-112
    Win Percentage: 65.2%
    Institution(s): Elizabethtown College; Millersville University
    Tenure: 2001-Current

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