Wilson ITA Coach of the Year
Chance Joost from William Woods University has been named the 2023 Wilson ITA Head Coach of the Year.
With Coach Joost at the head of the William Woods Men's Tennis team, the program jumped from No. 18 in the country to No. 5. During this past year, the team had three players ranked in the top 50 in the country, as well as two doubles teams ranked in the top 25 in the country.
The William Woods Team won the conference championship, placing all but one player on the All-Conference teams. They had an overall record of 20-4.
A Letter From Athletic Director Steve Wilson
Coach Joost,
What a year! You have made William Woods University proud in so many ways. We are so
fortunate you are an Owl.
At The Woods, we build success on four pillars, and you lead our charge in all four areas.
Your team is clearly successful on the court. In the classroom, your Owls perform at a high level and expect nothing but the best from teammates.
Our tennis program makes us proud in the community, as well. You embrace and promote a collective strive for a championship culture, and I am fortunate to get to be on your team.
An award like this, from an organization as great as ITA, is something you should cherish!
Congratulations. We are proud of you!