Indiana University Athletics
Welcome Jeremy Wurtzman: New Men's Tennis Head Coach
12/10/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University Vice President and Director of Athletics Fred Glass announced the hiring of Michigan Associate Head Coach Jeremy Wurtzman as the 15th head coach of the Hoosier men's tennis program Wednesday. Wurtzman's background includes a successful collegiate and professional playing career and experience as a head coach.
"After a comprehensive national search, we are thrilled to have Jeremy Wurtzman as our new men's tennis coach," Glass said. "Jeremy is one of the best tennis players the Big Ten has ever produced, possesses strong recruiting ties to this region and across the country, has a phenomenal track record of player and team development and is widely respected for his strength of character and commitment to academic excellence. We could not be happier to have Jeremy Wurtzman at IU."
Wurtzman went to Michigan in the summer of 2013 and helped the Wolverines to a 16-13 record and NCAA tournament appearance this past year.
A native of Rochester, N.Y., Wurtzman arrived in Ann Arbor after a successful four-year head coaching tenure with the University of Denver women's tennis program (2009-13).
"I feel very fortunate and honored to lead this team." Wurtzman said. "I want to thank Fred Glass, Jeremy Gray and Indiana University for this opportunity. I think Indiana is an elite academic and athletic institution and I look forward to continuing the tradition it has. Having played in the Big Ten, It has always been a dream of mine to be a head coach in the Big Ten and I'm eager to get started and build this program in the years to come."
The 2013 Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year, Wurtzman guided Denver to one of the most successful seasons in program history, leading the Pioneers to an 18-4 record and a perfect 8-0 mark in conference play. Prior to taking the helm at Denver, Wurtzman spent the 2008-09 season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Ohio State, helping the Buckeyes men's tennis program to the Big Ten regular-season championship, the Big Ten Tournament title and an NCAA finals appearance against USC.
Wurtzman began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the University of Denver men's tennis team for two seasons (2006-08). During his first stint with the Pioneers, Denver posted a 31-14 record (.689), qualified for its first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance, achieved its highest team ranking of No. 37 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings.
Wurztman enjoyed a successful professional playing career on the ATP World Tour, earning a top-30 American professional singles ranking, captured nine pro circuit doubles titles and was a three-time pro circuit singles finalist.
Ohio State's first tennis athlete to win an ITA individual championship, Wurtzman went on to win the 2003 ITA Midwest Regional crown before earning the No. 1 singles ranking the following season in 2004. After compiling 42 singles and 30 doubles victories in 2004, Wurtzman was named an All-American, the 2004 ITA/Farnsworth National Senior Player of the Year (co-honoree) and the Midwest Region IV Senior Player of the Year.
A three-time All-Big Ten selection, Wurtzman finished his collegiate career with a 132-45 singles record and an 86-49 doubles record. Wurtzman received his bachelor's degree in Science of Human Ecology from Ohio State in 2008. Wurtzman, 31, and his wife, Gretchen, have two daughters, Quinn (3) and Maya (23 months).
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT Jeremy Wurtzman
OHIO STATE MEN'S TENNIS HEAD COACH TY TUCKER
"Jeremy Wurtzman is an outstanding coach and a better person. IU couldn't have made a better hire. He is smart, caring and is great at recruiting and developing players. He was a great player for me and went on to have a successful professional career as a player. He will do an unbelievable job of mentoring student-athletes and I would look for Indiana to have great success with Jeremy Wurtzman as their head coach."
MICHIGAN MEN'S TENNIS HEAD COACH ADAM STEINBERG
"Jeremy is an incredible person and a great coach. I've been coaching a long time and he is one of the best I've been around. He will do incredible things at Indiana and we wish him the best."
THE Jeremy Wurtzman FILE

Hometown: Rochester, New York

High School: Brighton High School

College: Ohio State (2008)

Bachelor's Degree: Science of Human Ecology
Collegiate Coaching Experience:
University of Michigan (Associate Head Men's Coach), 2013-present
University of Denver (Head Women's Coach), 2009-13
Ohio State University (Assistant Men's Coach), 2008-09
University of Denver (Assistant Men's Coach), 2006-08
Collegiate Coaching Highlights

• Western Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2013)

• Guided the Pioneers to an 18-4 record and a perfect 8-0 mark in conference play in 2012-13
Professional Playing Highlights

• Earned a top-30 American professional singles ranking on the ATP World Tour.

• Captured nine pro circuit doubles titles

• Three-time pro circuit singles finalist

• Achieved ATP world rankings of No. 210 (doubles) and No. 375 (singles)

• Member of the USTA High Performance National Team
Collegiate Playing Highlights

• 2003 Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Indoor Champion

• 2003 ITA Midwest Regional Champion

• Earned No. 1 singles ranking in 2004

• 2004 ITA/Farnsworth National Senior Player of the Year (co-honoree)

• 2004 Midwest Region IV Senior Player of the Year

• 2004 All-American

• Three-time All-Big Ten selection

• Finished his collegiate career with a 132-45 singles record and an 86-49 doubles record


Media Contact: Jeremy Rosenthal, jr359@indiana.edu
