Men's Tennis | August 10, 2022

PHILADELPHIA – David Geatz, the reigning Ivy League Co-Coach of the Year, has decided to retire from his position as the Albert G. Molloy Head Men's Tennis Coach at Penn. Geatz led the Quakers for the past 11 seasons and guided Penn to its first NCAA Championship appearance in 2022.

"I would like to thank Penn for the wonderful opportunity they gave me," Geatz said. "I love the guys on the team and will miss them more than they will ever know."

This past season was one for the record books for Geatz's squad. Penn recorded a program-record 19 wins in dual match play, including a perfect 11-0 record at home. After finishing second in the Ivy League with a 6-1 record, Penn received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship. The Quakers were ranked #37 in the final ITA national ranking. Edoardo Graziani was the Ivy League Player of the Year, the first in program history, and qualified for the NCAA Singles Championship.

"Dave will be missed in our Division after 11 years of serving our student-athletes," Alanna Shanahan, T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W'69 Director of Athletics and Recreation said. "He has always been beloved by his players and I'm happy he was able to have so much success on the court in 2022, leading our team to its first-ever NCAA Championship bid. I wish Dave and his wife Pam the best in retirement.

"The future is bright for our men's tennis program coming off a historic year and returning many successful student-athletes," Shanahan continued. "I look forward to finding the next leader and mentor to continue the positive momentum for our men's tennis program."

Over his career at Penn, Geatz compiled a 120-110 record and recruited 11 All-Ivy selections, including Kyle Mautner, Penn's only four-time first team All-Ivy pick. Geatz was previously the head coach at Cornell (2008-10), Minnesota (1988-2006) and New Mexico (1983-88). At Minnesota, he led the Gophers to five Big Ten championships and made 12 straight NCAA Championship appearances.

Certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Geatz graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1981 with a bachelor's degree in University Studies. He also holds a Master's and a Ph.D. in Sports Administration from UNM, earning those in 1985 and 1991, respectively.