NCWC Tennis is a "new" program with a rich tradition.  How can a tennis program be old and young at the same time?  Wesleyan tennis was a dominant program in the 1970's winning conference championships in 1973, 1975 and 1976.  In 1977, however, the team was discontinued due to the financial constraints of the College.  It was not reinstated until 1998.

Since that time, the men's program has experienced a rebirth that began with the hiring of head coach Dominic Modise two seasons ago.  Modise has already guided the Battling Bishops to two winning seasons, including a near-perfect 15-1 record in 2009.  The 2009 season, in fact, saw Modise earn USA South Coach of the Year honors after leading NCWC to a 6-0 mark in USA South play and the regular season league title, as well as the USAC Tournament Championship, a regional final appearance in NCAA Tournament play, and a #16 final national ranking! 

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The program is year-round with the traditional season beginning in the spring.  Like all other NCWC athletics, tennis competes in the USA South Conference, a conference with many competitive programs loaded with tennis tradition.  All athletics at NCWC compete at the NCAA Division III level, therefore, Wesleyan does not offer athletic scholarships.  However, over 80% of our students receive some sort of need based or academic based financial aid.

The program is demanding both physically and mentally.  For that reason, we expect 100% from our student athletes.  Wesleyan student-athletes are students first, and are expected to be highly motivated in the classroom and ambassadors of the College.  Academic achievement is of utmost importance.

Wesleyan tennis is looking for good students, good athletes, and good people.  Team members not only represent themselves, they also represent the team and the College.  For this reason, members of the Wesleyan tennis team are expected to be outstanding in all that they do.