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Dan Pollock - MTEN Assistant Coach Hiring

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Pollock Joins Men's Tennis Coaching Staff

HONOLULU — University of Hawai'i men's tennis head coach Hendrik Bode has bolstered his coaching staff with the addition of decorated veteran coach, Dan Pollock.

Pollock brings an impressive résumé spanning nearly two decades across all levels of collegiate tennis. He holds a career head coaching record of 127-58 and an overall coaching record of 291–189. Recognized as one of the premier developers of talent in the collegiate ranks, Pollock was named the 2023 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year while leading the Johns Hopkins women's program. Additionally, he earned ITA Regional Assistant Coach of the Year honors in Division I (Utah, 2018) and Division II (Hawai'i Hilo, 2010).

A familiar face in the islands, Pollock's hiring at UH marks his third coaching stop in the Aloha State. Pollock earned his Bachelor's degree in health and physical education with highest honors from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, where he also was a standout NCAA Division II student-athlete. As a Vulcan, Pollock was named the ITA's Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship & Leadership Award winner. He was a two-time UHH Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and an All-Pacific West Conference selection, leading the team to a national ranking of No. 25.

Most recently, Pollock served as the head men's (2024-26) and women's (2024-25) tennis coach at Hawai'i Pacific, leading the men's team to a No. 18 ITA ranking while guiding the women's team to a No. 43 ITA ranking. Both teams advanced to the second round of their respective NCAA tournaments. Pollock took over the reins at HPU from former Sharks' head coach and current UH men's head tennis coach, Hendrik Bode.

Pollock's coaching pedigree includes successful stints at Division I institutions including UIC (Illinois Chicago), Idaho, BYU, Utah, Butler, and Maryland.

Beyond his on-court leadership, Pollock brings an extensive background in exercise physiology and sports science. He earned his M.S. in kinesiology (applied exercise physiology) from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed doctoral coursework (ABD) in exercise science & health at the University of Idaho. Additionally, Pollock is certified as a Player Development Specialist through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) High Performance Coaching Program.
 

COACHING EXPERIENCE - COLLEGE

  • Hawai'i Pacific, Head Men's Tennis Coach (2024-26)
  • Hawai'i Pacific, Head Women's Tennis Coach (2024-25)
  • Johns Hopkins, Women's Tennis Head Coach (2021-24)
  • Maryland, Women's Associate Head Coach (2019-21)
  • Butler, Head Men's Tennis Coach (2018-19)
  • Utah, Associate Head Men's Tennis Coach (2014-2018)
  • BYU, Assistant Men's Tennis Coach (2012-2014)
  • Idaho, Head Women's Tennis Coach (2011-2012)
  • Idaho, Assistant Men's Tennis Coach (2010-2011)
  • Hawai'i Hilo, Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (2009-2010)
  • UIC (Illinois Chicago), Assistant Men's Tennis Coach (2007-2009)

COACHING EXPERIENCE - NON-COLLEGIATE

  • USTA Hawai'i Pacific - High Performance Coach/Junior Boys Battle of the Sections Coach (2025-Present)
  • Kailua Racquet Club - Tennis Teaching Professional (2024-25)
  • Junior Tennis Champions Center - Tennis Teaching Professional (College Park, Md.) (2019-20)
  • University of Utah - Director of Tennis Camps/Utah Fall Classic Director (2014-17)
  • BYU - Assistant Director of Tennis Camps/Physical Education Instructor/USTA Cougar Classic Director (2012-14)
  • Idaho - Research Assistant in Exercise Science/Lecturer in Exercise Science (2010-12)
  • Hawai'i Hilo - Lecturer in Exercise Science/Athletic Department Academic Counselor/SAAC Advisor/NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator (2009-10)
  • Mauna Lani Resort - Seasonal Tennis Teaching Professional (2006-10)
  • Oak Brook Park District (Ill.) - High Performance Tennis Coach & Hitting Partner (2008-09)
  • Butterfield Country Club (Ill.) - Tennis Teaching Professional (2008-09)
  • UIC (Illinois Chicago) – Research Assistant in Kinesiology/Laboratory Instructor in Kinesiology/Athletics Department Strength and Conditioning Intern (2007-09)

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS

  • At Johns Hopkins, led the Blue Jays to their highest NCAA DIII ranking at No. 6
    • Led Johns Hopkins to three Centennial Conference regular season and tournament championships while being named CC Coach of the Year three times. His players earned three CC Player of the Year and two Rookie of the Year awards.
    • Twice led Blue Jays to the NCAA Championships Elite 8
    • Coached five All-Americans and seven Academic All-Americans
  • At Maryland, helped develop the 2020 Big Ten Freshman of the Year while coaching multiple student-athletes to earn ITA DI rankings in singles and doubles
  • While the head coach at Butler, led the Bulldogs to a program-record 21 dual match victories in a single season
    • The Bulldogs finished the regular season second in the Big East in 2019 for their highest finish ever
    • Finished with a program best Top 10 team ranking in the ITA Ohio Valley Region
  • While serving as associate head coach at Utah, was named 2018 ITA Regional Assistant Coach of the Year
    • Helped lead the Utes to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 21 years, punching their ticket with an 'at-large' selection
    • In 2018, helped Utah record an undefeated season in the ITA Mountain Region (12-0), with the team reaching a national ranking high of No. 24.
    • In 2018, Utah was the ITA's No. 1 ranked regional team, and owned the No. 1 spots in singles and doubles for the first time in program history
    • Coached five ITA Regional Award winners in 2018 and nine overall over his four years at Utah
  • As an assistant coach at BYU, helped lead the Cougars to the 2013 NCAA Team and Individual NCAA Championships
    • BYU recorded a program-best dual match win percentage (.750) with a 21-7 overall record
    • In 2013, helped BYU to a No. 1 ITA Regional ranking and No. 30 National ranking, while going undefeated in regional matches (9-0)
    • Helped the Cougars record their highest-ranked recruiting class in program history
  • At Idaho, as an assistant, helped the Vandals rise to an ITA national ranking at No. 46
    • Both men's & women's teams earned their highest-ever regional rankings, with the men being ranked at No. 3 and the women coming in at No. 6
  • As an assistant at UH Hilo, was named the 2010 ITA West Region Assistant Coach of the Year
    • Helped lead the Vulcans to an ITA ranking at No. 27 for the men and No. 39 for the women's team.
  • In his first coaching stop at UIC, helped the Flames to their first-ever ITA national rankings in both singles and doubles
    • In his two seasons at UIC, the Flames recorded their best two-season records in program history based on dual match wins, win percentage, and postseason run

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • University of Hawai'i at Hilo (2004-07)
  • Anderson University (2003-04)

EDUCATION

  • University of Hawai'i at Hilo - B.A. Health & Physical Education (Highest Honors)
  • University of Illinois at Chicago - M.S. Kinesiology (Focus: Applied Exercise Physiology)
  • University of Idaho - Doctoral (ABD) Ph.D. Exercise Science & Health (Focus: Exercise Physiology)

COACHING EDUCATION

  • United States Tennis Association High Performance Coaching Program (Player Development Specialist)
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