Alumni Spotlight

Dominik Mueller is the head coach for the men’s tennis team at Old Dominion. Before joining the Monarchs, Dominik was both a player and a coach for the Baylor Bears. As a player, he holds the record for most singles...

Ever dreamed of being an actor or actress? For Marianne “Kika” Cicmanec, a former Husker tennis player, this dream turned into a reality. In her story, Kika talks about her passion for the sport of tennis and how a scholarship...

** Updated: Friday, June 5, 2020 ** Collegiate tennis seasons abruptly ended this spring due to COVID-19, and in-person graduations that normally would take place in May couldn't happen. Some seniors are choosing to return to school for another year. Others played...

It was Indian Wells, two years ago. I lost in the last round of qualies and I just knew something was off. I called my sister and mom, but no one was picking up, it was really strange. Then finally my...

By Shelley MorrisonUniversity of Washington, Class of 1971 At the age of 10, I used to hit against a brick wall between the portables at our local elementary school.  The wall and the surrounding buildings formed an imaginary stadium and I...

This week we are thanking the ITA’s generous supporters and encouraging friends and alumni of college tennis to follow their lead by donating to the ITA Fund. Today we talk with former Kalamazoo player and coach Timon Corwin, a member...

When student-athletes reach the end of their eligibility, many continue to chase the dream of being a professional athlete after graduation. For Beau Treyz, a Jacksonville (Florida) native, this was not any different. Once his collegiate tennis career with the...

I would not be where I am today without my college tennis experience. I was a nationally ranked junior player and accepted a scholarship to play for Louisiana State University in 1992, at which time LSU was ranked in the...

By Mike Ross I played Division I tennis at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis from 1999-2003. Playing college tennis has impacted my life in many ways, and in particular, my professional life.  I am currently the President at Brown & Brown...

Choosing a major in college was a process of elimination for Christopher Martin. By the time he crossed everything off the list, finance was the only one remaining that piqued his interest. Martin wasn’t what sure what direction he would...