Tennessee extends Chris Woodruff's contract
"Under Chris' outstanding leadership, our men's tennis program has firmly established itself as one of the premier programs in the nation," Tennessee vice chancellor and director of athletics Danny White said. "We are thrilled to have him at the helm, guiding us to even greater success in the years ahead here on Rocky Top!"
Woodruff served as an assistant coach at Tennessee from 2002 until being promoted as head coach in 2017.
He played for the Vols from 1991-93 and remains the only NCAA singles champion (1993) in Tennessee program history. Woodruff also earned ITA National Player of the Year and SEC Player of the Year honors.
"I'm forever grateful for the opportunity Tennessee has given, not only myself, but my terrific family as well," Woodruff said. "The last seven years in particular have been incredible, especially under the direction of Danny White and his staff. They have led this athletic department to new heights, and I'm thrilled to receive this contract extension and have the opportunity to hopefully do our part in men's tennis."
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