Wilson ITA National Coach of the Year
Chad Berryhill from Saint Leo University has been named the 2022 Wilson ITA National Coach of the Year.
Berryhill's contributions to both Saint Leo Tennis as well as the entire Saint Leo Athletic Department have been numerous.
After losing their No. 1 player unexpectedly prior to the 2022 season, Berryhill and the Lions buckled down and reached new heights as a team this spring. Winning their first 11 matches to start the year, Saint Leo would go on to finish with a 20-3 dual match record in 2022 with their only losses coming to Barry and Nova Southeastern.
Coach Berryhill also had his team give back to the community by participating in various community service activities such as helping out the Benedictine Sisters of Florida, being course marshals at the 2021 NCAA Cross Country National Championships, hosting free tennis clinics, and partnering with the SVB Tennis and Wellness Center.
Berryhill's teams are always known for their sportsmanship and strong contributions in the classroom, having one of the best team GPA’s within the Saint Leo athletic department year after year.
A Letter From Athletic Director Fran Reidy
Chad,
Congratulations on receiving the Wilson’s Women’s ITA Coach of the Year Award. You are very deserving of this prestigious award. It is especially gratifying when your fellow coaches acknowledge your hard work, commitment to your student-athletes, and the sport of collegiate tennis. When you consider you also coach a highly successful and one of the best men’s programs in the country, the accomplishment is even more impressive.
Significantly, the people you compete with see the same highly competitive leader, but one who holds integrity and collaboration at the forefront in all you do as a coach. Everyone at Saint Leo sees your highly professional interaction with staff and student-athletes each day. We are fortunate to have you with the Lions.
Again, congratulations on this tremendous recognition. Thank you for all you do for your student-athletes and Saint Leo University.