Intercollegiate Tennis Association

In this episode, Hannah reflects on the pivotal decisions that shaped her coaching journey from Missouri State, to Georgia State, and back to Georgia Gwinnett, the lessons she learned from working alongside one of college tennis' most successful coaches, Chase Hodges, and the advice she would offer coaches stepping into head coaching roles for the first time. She also talks about the difficult dec...

For more than three decades, Vince Westbrook has led the men’s tennis program at University of Tulsa while helping shape college tennis through leadership roles with the ITA and NCAA. In this episode, Vince shares how he built Tulsa into a nationally recognized program through community engagement, fundraising, and long-term vision. He also discusses the evolving landscape of college athletics and...

In the latest episode of the ITA Student-Athlete Council Podcast for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Case Western Reserve teammates Rohit Jain and Glen Ngo discuss Glen's upbringing in Honolulu, his transition to college tennis and how his sibling rivalry fueled his love for the sport. Jain, a member of the ITA Student-Athlete Council, shines light on Ngo's move from Hawaii to...

In this month’s podcast, Dave dives into the inspiring journey of Harvard’s Head Men’s Tennis Coach Andrew Rueb, who transformed from a college tennis player at Harvard into a successful coach. Rueb's unique perspective on coaching, influenced by his academic background and personal experiences, offers valuable insights for aspiring coaches and athletes alike. Dave and Andrew discuss his approach...

In the latest episode of the ITA Student-Athlete Council Podcast, Case Western Reserve teammates Rohit Jain and Bryce Ware delve into their tennis journeys, how to navigate the physical and mental challenges of the game and how college tennis is preparing them for life after sport. Jain, a member of the ITA Student-Athlete Council, learns about Ware's transition to the Case Western Reserve after t...

In the latest episode of the ITA Student-Athlete Council podcast, the Council's Rohan Murali of Harvard hosts Advik Mareedu of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Together, the two talk their respective journeys in college tennis and what makes the Division III game so special. Mareedu is freshly removed from one of the greatest seasons in DIII tennis history, winning the NCAA singles title in May and holding...

Chad Berryhill, Head Women’s Coach at Embry Riddle, didn’t even start playing tennis until his freshman year of high school, when his basketball coach encouraged him to try the sport as a way to stay in shape. That introduction quickly turned into a passion that led him to the Professional Tennis Management program at Ferris State University and eventually into college coaching. At just 22 years o...

In 2025, Sam made history, becoming the first woman to be named the ITA Division II Men’s coach of the Year, a milestone that speaks to her competitive excellence and leadership. Sam has spent her entire collegiate in NCAA Division II as both a player and a coach. In this episode, Sam and Dave discuss the mentors who shaped her, the lessons that molded her leadership, what it takes to build a cham...

Chuck Kriese spent 33 years at Clemson University before retiring in 2008. He became the winningest coach in ACC history, piling up 685 victories, 10 conference titles, and a legacy that produced All-Americans, national players of the year, and future ATP standouts. A former US National Coach and the author of four influential tennis books, Chuck has shaped how generations of coaches think about d...

In this special podcast, Dave & Anthony provide must-know updates for all college coaches, including important rules to remember for all divisions, the NCAA Division I fall pathway, and new information related to Electronic Line Calling and government lobbying efforts. 

Robin Stephenson is in her 12th season as the Head Women’s Coach at the University of Washington. Under her leadership, UW has made six NCAA tournament appearances, and finished the season ranked in the top 30 five times. In this podcast, Robin reflects on her time as a volunteer assistant for Bryan Shelton at Georgia Tech and the lessons she carries from that NCAA Championship season. She and Dav...

Nick Zieziula is entering his 12th season as the Head Men’s Coach at Binghamton University. In this podcast, Dave and Nick discuss the ways he was able to keep various key stakeholders engaged and involved with his program during a performance slump. They also talk about what coming back from that looks like and how he and his coaching staff are maintaining their momentum. Finally - this fall, Nic...

After graduating from the University of Montana, Jason Brown spent years outside the tennis world, including time as a professional poker player. Dave and Jason delve into the skills he honed in the high-stakes world of poker and how those lessons translated back to the court. Jason also discusses the evolution of his coaching career, his experience working in analytics for pro tennis players and...

Tim discusses transitioning from the pro tour to college coaching, his remarkable success at Texas Tech, and his decision to retire. He also opens up about the tragic events that unfolded just 20 days after his retirement, and how they influenced the person he is today.

Coaches, please enjoy this special episode that takes a look back at some of our first podcasts recorded during the 2019-20 college tennis season. Guests such as David Roditi, Peter Wright, Sheila McInerney, and Claire Pollard are featured during this first-ever top moments podcast from the ITA. 

In this episode, several leading media members within college tennis sit down with ITA CEO David Mullins to discuss this past college tennis season. Listen as they discuss some of the biggest surprises, breakout stars, and more on this season recap episode. 

Raleigh’s experience has fueled his mission at the University of Idaho: to make college tennis indispensable. Raleigh and Dave discuss the steps that he is taking to make sure his program is vital to his athletics department. He also gives advice that all coaches should consider implementing as soon as possible. College tennis is at a critical juncture. Coaches are encouraged to look at all aspect...

In this podcast, Dave & Steve discuss how he implements what he learns through his PhD, to his team, how he develops a culture of continuous improvement in his athletes, and the ways he stays innovative in managing his program. Steve also gives some great advice on how coaches can wrap up their season and the school year.

Dave & Chris discuss coaching transitions, from volunteer to full-time assistant, and across schools. Chris shares his perspective on the importance of staying in one place, working for good people and learning the ins and outs of the profession. They also discuss recruiting and the impact of NIL on tennis, the ways in which he continually learns how to improve as a coach, and new ideas he imp...

Welcome to the ITA Student-Athlete Podcast with your host Abi Wild, a former women’s tennis player at Hawaii Pacific University. This podcast was created by college tennis players for college tennis players to share the stories and experiences of our unique sport with the world.

Paul Settles enters his 21st season as the Head Men’s Coach at Claremont Mudd Scripps. He has led the program to the  NCAA DIII National Championship finals, six times in the last 10 seasons, and earned CMS its first NCAA Championship in any sport, in 2015. Paul has served on numerous committees throughout his career and is currently the co-chair of the ITA’s Division III Operating Committee, and...

With over 25 years of experience working within or with collegiate tennis programs, Scott has worked with the USTA for the past eight years in the collegiate and facility departments. With a passion for college tennis and the facilities in which tennis is played, Scott is the go to person when it comes to finding opportunities to upgrade tennis facilities and what opportunities are available to co...

In this podcast, Erin and Dave discuss what she and her staff do to achieve a 120-0 record in conference play, early lessons learned when going from student-athlete to head coach, the impact of additional duties on her role as head coach and what Dave needs to consider about DIII tennis, in his new role as CEO.

In today’s episode, Abi sits down with recently graduated Northwestern and Maryland women's tennis player, Hannah McColgan. As an influential player on two Big Ten teams, McColgan has turned her passion for the sport of college tennis into a career, becoming the assistant coach at UMass after graduation. Stepping in and immediately making an impact, McColgan earned ITA New England Region Assistant...

Rod Ray is in his 25th year as the head men’s tennis coach at Wofford College, where he also served as the head women’s coach from 2000-2008. In 2024, he published his book “Hard Comes First”, which condenses 24 years of college coaching into essential lessons for fellow coaches. In this podcast, rod and dave discuss the ideas and concepts from rod’s book, including how he gets his athletes to emb...