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 73, 75 and 76.  We have had several players make the all conference team over the years as well as Coach Jim Purser being named Conference Coach of the Year in 1971.  In 1977, the team was discontinued due to financial constraints of the college.  The Men's team was reinstated in 1998 and a Women's program was added.

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The programs are 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 programs are 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.