Meredith Witherell named new WIU tennis coach

Friday, March 03, 2023 | By: WIU Athletic Communications

MACOMB -- Western Illinois University Director of Athletics Paul A. Bubb announced the hiring of Meredith Witherell as the Leatherneck women's tennis interim head coach, effective Wednesday, March 1. Witherell takes over the Leatherneck program from Shawn Hyden, who announced his resignation earlier this season.

"Meredith's experience as a coach and her passion for tennis are welcomed strengths she brings to our program," Bubb said. "I feel fortunate to have Meredith willing to step in and take over a team which is anxious to showcase their skills while representing Western Illinois University."

Prior to accepting the head coaching position with the Leathernecks, Witherell served as the head men's and women's coach at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois from 2017-2020. Under Witherell Knox College earned the Midwest Conference Sportsmanship Award for the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons. The Prairie Fire men's program had its best season in 10 years during the 2020 campaign.

Witherell currently is the owner of The Tennis Bug in Galesburg and serves as an official for the United States Tennis Association as well as the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. She is also certified with the United States Professional Tennis Registry.

After receiving her Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College in Psychology, Witherell received her Masters in Gerontology from Western Illinois University.

The Leathernecks are currently 4-4 on the season and will host Bradley University on Saturday, March 4 at the Lakeside Recreation Facility in Galesburg, Illinois.

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