New York, NY - David Muchnick has been tabbed head coach of the John Jay men's and women's tennis program, Director of Athletics Cat Alves announced.
 
"We are excited to announce that Coach Muchnick will be our head coach for both men's and women's tennis programs," said Alves. "His experience as a coaching professional, his vision for developing student-athletes and his passion for John Jay will transition effectively to the on-court instruction of our student-athletes and the growth of these programs."  
 
Coach Muchnick, no stranger to the Bloodhounds, will continue to serve in the role of Associate Head Coach of the John Jay Bloodhounds men's basketball program. 
 
"It is a very exciting time for our tennis programs," said Deputy Director of Athletics Brandon Fieland. "Given his coaching experience here at John Jay, his knowledge and ability to recruit quality student-athletes both regionally and nationally will be very beneficial to our programs."
 
Muchnick rejoined the Bloodhounds family before the start of the 2022-23 campaign and will commence his first season on the tennis courts on September 12 as the women's tennis team squares off against Manhattanville. 
 
"I am most appreciative to Cat (Alves) and Brandon (Fieland) for their support and confidence as I undertake this exciting additional role here at John Jay College," commented Muchnick. "I have said repeatedly since returning to the Bloodhounds last summer that this place has been home to me unlike any other in my professional career, and it's truly because of the people in this amazing learning community. I'm thrilled to begin my tenure with the men's and women's tennis team and look forward to seeing what we can build and achieve together."
   
Last season marked Coach Muchnick's 19th year coaching at the NCAA Division III level and has recruited and coached numerous All-Conference performers and three NCAA All-Americans. 
 
Muchnick has held a similar post during his coaching career, as he was the head men's golf coach while serving as assistant men's basketball coach at Denison University from 2008 to 2010. During his first season on the links, he guided the Big Red to six top-five finishes during the regular season while finishing fourth overall in the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Championship Series. In total, five Big Red golfers earned All-NCAC recognition.
 
Muchnick began his coaching career as the top assistant at SUNY Cortland from 2005-08, helping the Dragons notch a 55-29 overall record during his time in Upstate New York. The Dragons advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament Second Round, a SUNYAC regular-season title, and were tabbed SUNYAC Coaching Staff of the Year, all coming in 2005-06. 
 
A 2005 graduate of SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and also obtained a Master of Science degree in Sports Management in 2009 from SUNY Cortland. He was a four-year member of the SUNY Geneseo basketball team, where he also served as team captain in his senior season. He finished his collegiate career third all-time in three-point field goal percentage at the college, connecting on 41.4 percent from the outside and helped the team to a 60-47 overall record over his four seasons, including a benchmark of 20-9 while winning the ECAC Championship in 2003-04.
 
Off the court, Muchnick is also an avid volunteer and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Autism Speaks. 
 
A native of Oceanside, NY, Coach Muchnick along with his wife, Elissa, reside in Long Island City, NY.