GOSHEN, Ind. - Director of Athletics Dr. Erica Albertin announced Jon Bemisderfer as the next Director of Tennis at Goshen College. Bemisderfer has over 35 years of tennis coaching experience and most recently served as the Assistant Coach for the Indiana Wesleyan women's and men's tennis teams. He was a part of four Crossroads League titles on the women's side in his four seasons with the team.

"Coach Bemisderfer brings a wealth of tennis knowledge to GC Athletics," said Albertin. "I was impressed with Jon's knowledge of the sport, his ability to build champions, and his local connections. I am confident that our tennis student-athletes will be on the path to success under the leadership of Coach Bemisderfer."

Bemisderfer is the owner of JBTennis, where he develops tennis players from beginners to nationally-ranked athletes in the northern Indiana area. He was the Director of Tennis and Tennis Professional for the Eastlake Athletic Club in Elkhart, Indiana, from 2016 to 2019. He also held the Director of Tennis role at the Pine Ridge Racquet & Fitness Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 2004 to 2012. While there, he developed and grew the junior and adult programs from inception to over 325 participants.

"The opportunity to have an impact on the lives of student-athletes is what drew me to Goshen," said Bemisderfer. "And I get to do what I am passionate about - tennis."

As the assistant coach for the Indiana Wesleyan women, Bemisderfer guided the team to the national tournament semifinals in 2021. The team has won 31 consecutive Crossroads League tournament championships. He was with the women's team for four years and the men's team for two. He also has spent time as the head coach at three high schools - Clay High School, Springs Valley High School and Elkhart Memorial High School.

Bemisderfer studied Business at Ferris State University in the Professional Tennis Management Program and continued his schooling at Bethel University in Mishawaka in English Education.

The tennis student-athletes arrive on campus this Friday and compete in their first match on September 2 at home against Huntington at 10:00 am.