A consistent qualifier for the NCAA Team Championships and 15-time winner of the NAIA or NCAA Division III Championship, the University of Redlands men’s tennis program owns a long and rich tradition of excellence. Remaining committed to this history, the men’s tennis program is characterized by a strong work ethic, daily improvement, and having fun.
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In 2006, the team qualified for the NCAA Championships for the 15th-consecutive year.
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In 2005, the Bulldogs won the SCIAC Championship for the 10th time in 11 years, which was the program’s 56th overall title, while finishing with an overall record of 21-6. This marked the fourth time in five seasons that the team has won at least 20 matches.
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Individually, the team boasted the 2004 and 2003 NCAA National Doubles Finalists.
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The Bulldogs have produced at least two All-Americans every year from 2000 through 2005.
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Redlands earned an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winner in 2003 and 2004.
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The Bulldogs captured a third-place finish at the 2001 NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Championship with four players earning All-American honors due to their stellar doubles performances at the tournament.
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Since 1999, Redlands has averaged a sixth-place, year-end national ranking.
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From 1999-2006, the Bulldogs earned ITA Academic All-American Team honors while boasting many individual Academic All-Americans.
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The 1995 team featured the NCAA Division III National Doubles Champions.
Quick Facts
Overall (1934-present)
15 National Team Championships
56 SCIAC Championships
15 Singles Championships
9 Doubles Championships
1082-344 Record (76% winning percentage)
Under Head Coach
Geoff Roche
(1999-present)
6 SCIAC Championships
2 NCAA Doubles Championship Finalists
2 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarships
1 ITA Senior Player of the Year
2 ITA Players to Watch
1 ITA Rookie of the Year
1 ITA Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship Award
15 All-Americans
21 ITA Academic All-Americans
7 Academic All-American Teams
3 Frank Serrao Scholar-Athletes
4 SCIAC Players of the Year
3 Ojai West Regional Doubles Championships
1 West Region Coach of the Year
4 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans
157-51 team record (75% winning percentage)
Year-end national ranking:
2006- 7th, 2005-5th, 2004-5th, 2003-10th, 2002-6th, 2001-3rd, 2000-7th, 1999-3rd