DENVER – Jeremy Wurtzman has been named head coach of the University of Denver women’s tennis program, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today. Wurtzman was an assistant coach for the DU men’s program from 2006-08 and at his alma mater Ohio State in 2008-09.
“We are really fortunate to bring Jeremy back to DU to lead our women’s program as head coach,” Bradley-Doppes said. “Jeremy helped the Ohio State men’s program reach the NCAA finals last season and did a great job assisting coach Danny Westerman in elevating our men’s program to the national scene. Jeremy is a rising star in the coaching profession and we welcome him back to DU.”
Wurtzman helped Ohio State to the Big Ten regular-season championship, Big Ten Tournament title and NCAA finals appearance against USC in 2008-09. He coached Bryan Koniecko to the ITA National Indoor title, and Ohio State achieved its highest team ranking of No. 2 in school history last season.
Wurtzman was an assistant coach under Westerman for two seasons. The Pioneers qualified for their first NCAA Tournament in Wurtzman’s second season in 2007-08. DU also achieved its highest team ranking of No. 37 and produced its first All-American in Adam Holmstrom. DU went 31-14 during Wurtzman’s two seasons and Westerman earned two Sun Belt Conference men’s coach of the year accolades.
“I am extremely excited and grateful to rejoin the University of Denver as head coach of the women’s tennis program,” Wurtzman said. “I want to personally thank Peg Bradley-Doppes for this incredible opportunity. I will work passionately and tirelessly to recruit and develop student-athletes that can help DU win conference championships and achieve national success. My wife, Gretchen, and I are looking forward to returning to DU and the Mile High City of Denver.”
Wurtzman joined the coaching ranks after a stellar playing career at Ohio State. He earned All-America honors and was the ITA National Senior Player of the Year in 2004. The three-time All-Big Ten selection was the ITA National Indoor champion in 2003. Wurtzman achieved a No. 3 final ranking in the 2003-04 season.
Wurtzman replaces Amy Jensen, who resigned on May 13. He will begin his duties as head coach of the DU women’s tennis program on July 1.
