Adam Albertsen has been named the new women’s tennis coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
Director of Athletics Brad Hewitt recently made the announcement, branding it as a major moment for the direction of the program.
"We're thrilled to be bringing Adam in to lead our women's tennis program," Hewitt told Riverbender.com. "He has ties to the region. He understands the realities of this level of Division I athletics. We believe he is going to be very successful. He has demonstrated a commitment to academics, a quality experience for the student-athletes and knows how to put together a winning program."
Adam Albertsen
Albertsen comes to SIUE via Montevallo in Alabama, where he previously served as head coach of both the men’s and women’s program. He will be the 10th head coach in the SIUE tennis program's history.
Albertsen said he relishes the idea of being a Cougar.
"I would like to begin by thanking Dr. Hewitt, Katie Zingg and the entire search committee for this amazing opportunity," he told Riverbender.com. "My wife and I are thrilled to be joining Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Cougar family."
Albertsen joined the ranks of head coaches in 2010, when he led St. Norbert College in Wisconsin to a Midwest Conference North Division men's title. In 2011, he took over the men's and women's tennis program at Adrian College in Michigan.
At Montevallo, Albertsen truly earned his stripes, leading the team to nationally ranked squads and school record wins in 2016 and 2018. Montevallo was ranked No. 43 nationally in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) national Division II poll.
A native of Burlington, Iowa, Albertsen attended Quincy University and lettered for four years. During his junior and senior seasons, he served as team captain and was an Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree for three straight seasons beginning in 2005.
Albertsen says the sky is the limit at SIUE.
"There is such tremendous support and excitement on campus for SIUE tennis; I am honored to be a part of it," he said. "We look forward to a culture of success in the classroom and on the courts. I can't wait to get on campus with the team and get to work."
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