CHICAGO -- University of Chicago Director of Athletics Tom Weingartner has appointed Taka Bertrand as interim head men's and women's tennis coach.
An assistant coach at Chicago since February 2010, Bertrand replaces Marty Perry, who resigned after eight years to accept the head coaching position at Bridgewater College.
"While we will miss Marty Perry and the remarkable success he achieved in rebuilding our nationally successful tennis programs, I am delighted that Taka Bertrand has accepted the position of interim head coach," Weingartner said.
"Taka has done an excellent job as our assistant, having received outstanding student evaluations and brought refreshing energy to both coaching and recruiting, as well as promotions. Her background as a successful player on both the collegiate and professional levels will serve her in good stead in assuming the leadership of these two programs."
In her tenure as assistant coach, Bertrand helped lead the Chicago women's team to consecutive NCAA Division III fourth-place finishes and helped guide the men's squad to an appearance in the NCAA regional finals this past spring.
For her efforts in 2011, Bertrand was honored as the ITA Women's Assistant Coach of the Year for Division III.
A 2008 graduate of Vanderbilt University with a degree in economics, Bertrand was named the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year in 2006 after earning SEC Rookie of the Year honors the previous season.
A three-time All-SEC selection, Bertrand finished her career as Vanderbilt's all-time leader in singles victories (124), while helping lead the Commodores to four NCAA Championship appearances.
Following her collegiate career, Bertrand spent one year on the WTA Pro Tour, reaching a #602 singles ranking and a #587 ranking in doubles.
Bertrand will continue to serve as the athletic department's promotions coordinator.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
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