VILLANOVA, Pa. -- Villanova University announced today that Brad Adams will conclude his tenure as head men's tennis coach following 19 seasons leading the Wildcats program.
Since joining the coaching staff in 2006 and later becoming head coach, Adams built a reputation for player development, academic success and sustained competitiveness within the BIG EAST Conference. Throughout his tenure, Adams developed meaningful and lasting relationships with generations of Villanova student-athletes and alumni, reflecting his deep commitment to mentorship and student development.
Under Adams' leadership, Villanova student-athletes earned five All-BIG EAST honors and collected 13 weekly conference accolades, including five BIG EAST Player of the Week awards. His teams also excelled academically, with the Wildcats earning ITA Scholar-Athlete recognition 37 times, while the program was named an ITA All-Academic Team in each of the last four seasons.
Adams guided Villanova to 17 BIG EAST Tournament appearances during his tenure and helped elevate the program's profile both on the court and in the classroom.
As a student-athlete at Villanova, Adams served as senior co-captain and compiled 48 career victories while competing at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles positions.
"Villanova has meant so much to me both personally and professionally," Adams said. "To have had the opportunity to lead this program for nearly two decades and work alongside so many outstanding student-athletes, coaches and members of the Villanova community has been an incredible honor. I am extremely proud of what our players accomplished on the court, in the classroom and as representatives of the University. Villanova Tennis will always hold a special place in my heart, and I remain deeply appreciative of the relationships and experiences that made these years so meaningful."
"Brad represented Villanova with tremendous integrity, passion and dedication throughout his time as both a student-athlete and head coach. He leaves a lasting legacy in our program, and we are grateful for the many ways he supported the development of our student-athletes both on and off the court," said Villanova Vice President & Director of Athletics Eric Roedl. "His commitment to developing young men academically, athletically and personally helped shape our men's tennis program for nearly two decades. We are grateful for his many contributions to Villanova Athletics and wish him and his family all the best moving forward."
A national search for Villanova's next head men's tennis coach will begin immediately.
