Eastern Michigan Athletics
Jayson Wiseman Named EMU Women's Tennis Head Coach
9/11/2017 3:32:00 PM | Tennis
Wiseman joins the Eagles following a stint at the University of Evansville
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee announced Monday, Sept. 11, the hiring of Jayson Wiseman as EMU's Head Women's Tennis Coach. Wiseman comes to Ypsilanti after spending the previous two years as the head coach at the University of Evansville.
"We are excited to welcome Jayson and his family to Ypsilanti," said Wetherbee. "He has demonstrated ability in program development, and has the drive and passion to advance our women's tennis program. We look forward to his leadership and vision in the years to come."
Wiseman has made the steady climb up the ranks in the tennis coaching circuit, working at the high school, club, and now collegiate levels. In total, he has six years of NCAA Division I tennis experience with stops at Bowling Green State University, Wright State University and Evansville.
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Eastern Michigan family. I am looking forward to helping our student-athletes develop and reach their goals on and off the court," added Wiseman. "Today we begin building an attitude and tradition of success that EMU Athletics embodies. I am humbled by this incredible opportunity with which I have been entrusted. I want to thank Scott Wetherbee, Dan McLean, Erin Kido, and everyone at EMU for this honor and responsibility. I'd also like to thank Mark Spencer and Sarah Solinsky for the opportunity and support they gave me to rebuild the program at the University of Evansville."
Wiseman turned around the Purple Aces' program in two seasons, going from eight wins in 2015-16 to 17 in 2016-17. Recruiting was the biggest reason for Wiseman's turnaround, as Evansville's 2016 recruiting class was ranked eighth in the mid-majors and 33rd nationally.
After going winless in Missouri Valley Conference play during his inaugural season, Wiseman led Evansville to a second-place finish in the MVC with a 5-2 record last year. For their efforts, Diana Tkachenko earned the league's Freshman of the Year award while Chieko Yamada earned a nod on the All-Select Team. Tkachenko completed a spectacular freshman campaign at UE, as she went 31-8 overall and 6-1 in conference play. Slotted at No. 1 singles for the Purple Aces in 2016-17, Yamada won 18 matches while going an impressive 4-3 in conference matches in the top spot.
Wiseman made his way to Evansville from Wright State University where he was an assistant coach for the Raiders in 2015. He worked with both the men's and women's squads at WSU and worked with team travel and recruiting while providing expertise during practice.
From 2005-2015, he was the sole proprietor and head professional of Jayson Wiseman Tennis. Wiseman provided professional instruction and service to hundreds of children and adults in the local community while developing new clients and programs on a continual basis. In that time, he also worked at Stone Oak, Shadow Valley and Toledo Tennis Clubs, serving as an assistant head tennis professional.
He coached at the high school level from 2008-11, leading the boys and girls tennis teams at Sylvania (Ohio) Southview Senior High School. In his stint there, he coached the school's first four State Tournament participants since 1995 and was named the 2009 Coach of the Year, while leading the girls team to its first league championship.
Between 2004 and 2007, Wiseman worked at Mid-American Conference rival Bowling Green State University as a volunteer assistant coach. He designed and implemented a comprehensive conditioning program for the team and also operated their annual invitational tournament. His work with the Falcons also included recruiting, coaching in matches and practice, and various NCAA compliance activities.
Wiseman is a graduate of Ferris State University where he received a B.S. in Marketing and Professional Tennis Management in May of 2002. Wiseman went on to earn a pair of degrees from BGSU. He earned a Master's in Sport Administration in 2011 and an M.C.J.A. in Criminal Justice a year later.
Wiseman and wife, Trena, and have eight children: Trena, Carrina, Evangelina, Alexander, Ashton, Amelina, Jasmina, and Anderson.
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee announced Monday, Sept. 11, the hiring of Jayson Wiseman as EMU's Head Women's Tennis Coach. Wiseman comes to Ypsilanti after spending the previous two years as the head coach at the University of Evansville.
"We are excited to welcome Jayson and his family to Ypsilanti," said Wetherbee. "He has demonstrated ability in program development, and has the drive and passion to advance our women's tennis program. We look forward to his leadership and vision in the years to come."
Wiseman has made the steady climb up the ranks in the tennis coaching circuit, working at the high school, club, and now collegiate levels. In total, he has six years of NCAA Division I tennis experience with stops at Bowling Green State University, Wright State University and Evansville.
"I am thrilled to be a part of the Eastern Michigan family. I am looking forward to helping our student-athletes develop and reach their goals on and off the court," added Wiseman. "Today we begin building an attitude and tradition of success that EMU Athletics embodies. I am humbled by this incredible opportunity with which I have been entrusted. I want to thank Scott Wetherbee, Dan McLean, Erin Kido, and everyone at EMU for this honor and responsibility. I'd also like to thank Mark Spencer and Sarah Solinsky for the opportunity and support they gave me to rebuild the program at the University of Evansville."
Wiseman turned around the Purple Aces' program in two seasons, going from eight wins in 2015-16 to 17 in 2016-17. Recruiting was the biggest reason for Wiseman's turnaround, as Evansville's 2016 recruiting class was ranked eighth in the mid-majors and 33rd nationally.
After going winless in Missouri Valley Conference play during his inaugural season, Wiseman led Evansville to a second-place finish in the MVC with a 5-2 record last year. For their efforts, Diana Tkachenko earned the league's Freshman of the Year award while Chieko Yamada earned a nod on the All-Select Team. Tkachenko completed a spectacular freshman campaign at UE, as she went 31-8 overall and 6-1 in conference play. Slotted at No. 1 singles for the Purple Aces in 2016-17, Yamada won 18 matches while going an impressive 4-3 in conference matches in the top spot.
Wiseman made his way to Evansville from Wright State University where he was an assistant coach for the Raiders in 2015. He worked with both the men's and women's squads at WSU and worked with team travel and recruiting while providing expertise during practice.
From 2005-2015, he was the sole proprietor and head professional of Jayson Wiseman Tennis. Wiseman provided professional instruction and service to hundreds of children and adults in the local community while developing new clients and programs on a continual basis. In that time, he also worked at Stone Oak, Shadow Valley and Toledo Tennis Clubs, serving as an assistant head tennis professional.
He coached at the high school level from 2008-11, leading the boys and girls tennis teams at Sylvania (Ohio) Southview Senior High School. In his stint there, he coached the school's first four State Tournament participants since 1995 and was named the 2009 Coach of the Year, while leading the girls team to its first league championship.
Between 2004 and 2007, Wiseman worked at Mid-American Conference rival Bowling Green State University as a volunteer assistant coach. He designed and implemented a comprehensive conditioning program for the team and also operated their annual invitational tournament. His work with the Falcons also included recruiting, coaching in matches and practice, and various NCAA compliance activities.
Wiseman is a graduate of Ferris State University where he received a B.S. in Marketing and Professional Tennis Management in May of 2002. Wiseman went on to earn a pair of degrees from BGSU. He earned a Master's in Sport Administration in 2011 and an M.C.J.A. in Criminal Justice a year later.
Wiseman and wife, Trena, and have eight children: Trena, Carrina, Evangelina, Alexander, Ashton, Amelina, Jasmina, and Anderson.
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