Martin Perry
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Results-driven tennis coach with extensive experience at College of William & Mary, University of Chicago, Virginia Wesleyan, and Vassar College. Specializes in program leadership and athlete development, guiding teams to multiple NCAA championships while fostering an inclusive environment. Proven skills in recruitment and budget management enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
Overview
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Women’s Tennis Coach / Faculty - Department of PE & Athletics
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.2021 - Current
- Oversee operations of nationally competitive tennis program
- Delivered comprehensive tennis instruction to students, enhancing physical education curriculum within the PE Department
- Achieved a national team ranking of #21 at conclusion of 2024-'25 season
Director of Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2015 - 06.2021
- Let both the men's and women's tennis programs to the ODAC finals
Head Men’s Tennis Coach
Longwood University
Farmville, VA
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Concluded one season with an 8-15 record, enhancing performance from previous year's 1-18 record
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
08.2011 - 10.2013
- Led teams to a combined record of 54-24 over two seasons
- Secured 2nd place finish in the ODAC both seasons (men)
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach / Assistant Professor
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
07.2003 - 08.2011
- NCAA Women’s Doubles Champions (2009 & 2010)
- NCAA women’s singles finalist (2011)
- Secured two ITA Small College National Titles (Singles in 2008, Doubles in 2010)
- Recruited and developed 8 NCAA All-Americans
- Achieved 4th place team finish at NCAA Women’s Championships in ‘09, ‘10, & ‘11
- UAA Women’s Tennis Champs (2010)
- 13 NCAA singles/doubles and 7 team championship appearances
- UAA Women’s Tennis Rookie of the Year four years in a row (2006 – 2009)
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
07.2002 - 07.2003
- Led men's tennis team to a 10-9 record, securing victories against Dartmouth, UMBC, Navy, and Boston College
- Guided women's tennis team to a 10-9 record, achieving wins over American University, Bucknell, Lehigh, and Lafayette
Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach
The College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
08.1998 - 07.2002
- Achieved highest ITA national ranking at 43.
- Recruited and matriculated top USTA top 25 student-athletes.
- Instructed tennis classes for W&M Department of Kinesiology to enhance student skills and knowledge.
Education
B.A. - History
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH06-1998
Associate - Business Administration / Tennis Management
Technical College of The Lowcountry
Hilton Head Island, SC06-1995
Skills
- Player development and athlete recruitment
- Program leadership and team development
- Practice planning and physical education instruction
- Mentoring and coaching
- Inclusive team culture
- Budget management and fundraising expertise
- Racquet stringing
Awards
- Liberty League - Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Intercollegiate Tennis Association - National Coach of the Year: 2009 (w), 2010 (w), 2011 (m)
- University Athletic Association - Coach of the Year: 2005 (m), 2009 (w), 2010 (w)
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference – Men's Coach of the Year: 2016, 2019, 2021
Certification
- U.S.T.A. High Performance Program, Boca Raton, FL, 01/01/06
- Professional Tennis Registry, Hilton Head, SC, 01/01/94
Committee Experience
NCAA Division III National Men’s Tennis Committee, 07/01/17, 12/31/20
Timeline
Head Women’s Tennis Coach / Faculty - Department of PE & Athletics
Vassar College
08.2021 - Current
Director of Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Virginia Wesleyan University
06.2015 - 06.2021
Head Men’s Tennis Coach
Longwood University
07.2014 - 06.2015
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Bridgewater College
08.2011 - 10.2013
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach / Assistant Professor
University of Chicago
07.2003 - 08.2011
Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
Colgate University
07.2002 - 07.2003
Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach
The College of William & Mary
08.1998 - 07.2002
B.A. - History
Cleveland State University
Associate - Business Administration / Tennis Management
Technical College of The Lowcountry