Jeff Wyshner, Wake Forest Sign Long-Term Contract Extension
10/14/2024 10:00:00 AM | Women's Tennis
The head women’s tennis coach has paced the Demon Deacons to eight consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Wake Forest University and head women's tennis coach Jeff Wyyshner have agreed on a long-term contract extension, announced by Director of Athletics and University Vice President John Currie on Monday, October 14th.
"Coach Jeff Wyshner has been a tremendous leader for our women's tennis program, building a program environment which enables our student-athletes to thrive both on the court and in the classroom," Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie said. "Under his guidance, Wake Forest Tennis has experienced unprecedented consistency as a perennial competitor in the NCAA Tournament. His commitment to developing young women into outstanding student-athletes who embody our Pro Humanitate motto is all a part of providing a World Class Student-Athlete Experience. We look forward to him building upon the foundation of success he has established."
"I couldn't be prouder than to call Wake Forest home for the past 14 years, and I am incredibly honored and appreciative of John Currie and President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D. giving me the opportunity to extend my tenure here. I have always believed in the value of combining a demanding athletic experience with the challenge of an elite academic program, and Wake Forest offers its student-athletes that opportunity in a campus environment unlike any other university in the country. I look forward to continuing to bring incredible young women to Wake Forest to represent the university while developing the skills needed to embark on a lifetime of success embodying Wake's spirit of Pro Humanitate! A special thank you to all the current and former players, including now Coach Anna (Ulyashchenko), who have put in the work and trusted me enough to make this program one of the most successful in the country. Lastly, as anyone who has been a part of this program since 2010 knows, we wouldn't be who we are without Associate Head Coach Andy Roland, who has been side-by-side with me on this journey since 2008! As always, Go Deacs!"
Now in his 15th year at the helm of the women's tennis program, Coach Wyshner has positioned the Demon Deacons for success over the years. In the last six spring seasons, Wake Forest has won 20-plus matches twice while consistently being ranked inside of the top 25 nearly each year. Additionally, the Deacs have reached the NCAA tournament for eight consecutive years – being one of just 21 schools to accomplish this feat, as well as one of six ACC institutions to do so. From 2020-22, one or more individuals notched All-American status.
"Coach Wyshner is an exceptional tennis coach and an even better person!" said Wake Forest women's tennis junior Nevena Carton. "I feel fortunate to play under his leadership and to be a part of such a great team. His strong work ethic is an inspiration to all of us!"
Most recently, Wake Forest compiled 15 wins throughout the 2024 spring and has now earned double-digit victories in 10 consecutive seasons (excluding the COVID-shortened 2020 season). Seven of the 15 victories happened over ranked teams, with three coming against teams inside the top 30. Individually, the Deacs were led by senior captain Casie Wooten, who finished with a team-best 15 wins in dual play (22 overall). The Torrance, California, native also represented at the 2024 NCAA Singles Championships for the second year in a row. In total, Wake Forest had six players record double-digit singles victories in dual play for the 2024 campaign.
A native of Canaan, Connecticut, Coach Wyshner graduated cum laude from Yale with a degree in economics and mathematics. He was a two-time recipient of the university's Junior Varsity Tennis Award, given to the individual who, through his dedication and ability, contributed the most to the program. Wyshner also earned a master's of arts degree in educational administration from the Teachers College at Columbia in 1996 and his juris doctorate from Columbia Law School in 2000. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
In January 2007, Wyshner completed the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program. The program is a highly-selective education program designed by the USTA to offer, "one of the highest-quality coaching education experiences in the world," and whose graduates are meant to be a, "publicly recognized group of America's leading coaches." Generally restricted to junior development coaches, Wyshner was one of six college coaches selected to the class of 30. In the summer of 2009, he was selected for two USTA Continuing Education Programs for graduates of the High Performance Coaching Program – one at the Girl's 18s National Championships and a particularly selective program held in conjunction with the 2009 US Open. Seven years later, after leading the Deacons to a 19-10 overall record, he was named the 2015-16 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Carolina Region Coach of the Year.
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"Coach Jeff Wyshner has been a tremendous leader for our women's tennis program, building a program environment which enables our student-athletes to thrive both on the court and in the classroom," Vice President & Director of Athletics John Currie said. "Under his guidance, Wake Forest Tennis has experienced unprecedented consistency as a perennial competitor in the NCAA Tournament. His commitment to developing young women into outstanding student-athletes who embody our Pro Humanitate motto is all a part of providing a World Class Student-Athlete Experience. We look forward to him building upon the foundation of success he has established."
"I couldn't be prouder than to call Wake Forest home for the past 14 years, and I am incredibly honored and appreciative of John Currie and President Susan R. Wente, Ph.D. giving me the opportunity to extend my tenure here. I have always believed in the value of combining a demanding athletic experience with the challenge of an elite academic program, and Wake Forest offers its student-athletes that opportunity in a campus environment unlike any other university in the country. I look forward to continuing to bring incredible young women to Wake Forest to represent the university while developing the skills needed to embark on a lifetime of success embodying Wake's spirit of Pro Humanitate! A special thank you to all the current and former players, including now Coach Anna (Ulyashchenko), who have put in the work and trusted me enough to make this program one of the most successful in the country. Lastly, as anyone who has been a part of this program since 2010 knows, we wouldn't be who we are without Associate Head Coach Andy Roland, who has been side-by-side with me on this journey since 2008! As always, Go Deacs!"
Now in his 15th year at the helm of the women's tennis program, Coach Wyshner has positioned the Demon Deacons for success over the years. In the last six spring seasons, Wake Forest has won 20-plus matches twice while consistently being ranked inside of the top 25 nearly each year. Additionally, the Deacs have reached the NCAA tournament for eight consecutive years – being one of just 21 schools to accomplish this feat, as well as one of six ACC institutions to do so. From 2020-22, one or more individuals notched All-American status.
"Coach Wyshner is an exceptional tennis coach and an even better person!" said Wake Forest women's tennis junior Nevena Carton. "I feel fortunate to play under his leadership and to be a part of such a great team. His strong work ethic is an inspiration to all of us!"
Most recently, Wake Forest compiled 15 wins throughout the 2024 spring and has now earned double-digit victories in 10 consecutive seasons (excluding the COVID-shortened 2020 season). Seven of the 15 victories happened over ranked teams, with three coming against teams inside the top 30. Individually, the Deacs were led by senior captain Casie Wooten, who finished with a team-best 15 wins in dual play (22 overall). The Torrance, California, native also represented at the 2024 NCAA Singles Championships for the second year in a row. In total, Wake Forest had six players record double-digit singles victories in dual play for the 2024 campaign.
A native of Canaan, Connecticut, Coach Wyshner graduated cum laude from Yale with a degree in economics and mathematics. He was a two-time recipient of the university's Junior Varsity Tennis Award, given to the individual who, through his dedication and ability, contributed the most to the program. Wyshner also earned a master's of arts degree in educational administration from the Teachers College at Columbia in 1996 and his juris doctorate from Columbia Law School in 2000. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association.
In January 2007, Wyshner completed the USA Tennis High Performance Coaching Program. The program is a highly-selective education program designed by the USTA to offer, "one of the highest-quality coaching education experiences in the world," and whose graduates are meant to be a, "publicly recognized group of America's leading coaches." Generally restricted to junior development coaches, Wyshner was one of six college coaches selected to the class of 30. In the summer of 2009, he was selected for two USTA Continuing Education Programs for graduates of the High Performance Coaching Program – one at the Girl's 18s National Championships and a particularly selective program held in conjunction with the 2009 US Open. Seven years later, after leading the Deacons to a 19-10 overall record, he was named the 2015-16 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Carolina Region Coach of the Year.
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