CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Karl Monson has been named the head coach of the Cedarville University tennis programs beginning with the 2023-24 academic year.

He becomes just the fourth head coach in the modern era of Yellow Jacket men's tennis which spans more than 60 years.

Additionally, he's the fifth head coach in the history of Lady Jacket tennis which enters its 50th season.

"We are excited to add Karl Monson to our department as tennis head coach," remarked Athletic Director Chris Cross.

"Coach Monson brings a tremendous background in teaching the game of tennis. His heart for the Lord and desire to honor Christ through the sport is evident in every interaction.  We believe the future is bright for our tennis programs."

This is the first head coaching position for Monson, who possesses extensive experience as a tennis club manager and teaching professional.

During his career he has developed multiple section and nationally-ranked players to prepare them for the collegiate level.

Monson comes to the University after most recently serving as manager and tennis professional at the Rochester Tennis Connection in Minnesota since 2013.

He previously held positions as tennis professional and adult coordinator at the Rochester Athletic Club (2006-13); adult competition specialist and director at the United States Tennis Association (2004-06) in Bloomington, Minn.; and YMCA head tennis professional (1999-2004) in Eau Claire, Wis.

Monson is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional and was tabbed the 2022 USTA Northern Section Tennis Professional of the Year.

Monson earned a degree in exercise science from Creighton University in 1993. He graduated with the most singles and doubles wins in men's tennis program history for the Division I Bluejays.

Karl and his wife, Kady, who will be his assistant coach, have five children. Their oldest child, Faith, is a sophomore tennis player for the Lady Jackets.

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