Middlebury has announced the hiring of Tom Rishcoff as the assistant women's tennis coach. Rishcoff joins the Panthers following a three-year stint at conference foe Hamilton, where he was most recently the interim head men's tennis coach. 
 

"I am thrilled to announce Tom as our new women's tennis assistant," said head coach Taka Bertrand. "Tom comes to Middlebury with five years of college coaching experience, including one year as a head coach, and a strong background as a former competitive tennis player.  Most importantly, he is energetic, positive and will be a great mentor for our student-athletes.  I look forward to working alongside Tom and beginning a new chapter together."

"I would like to thank coach Taka Bertrand and the Middlebury Athletics Department for this incredible opportunity," said Rishcoff. "I look forward to working with this amazing program and continuing to work towards new heights both on and off the court."

COACHING RESUME

• Assistant Women's Tennis Coach - Middlebury College (2022-present)
• Interim Head Men's Tennis Coach - Hamilton College (2021-2022)
• Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach - Hamilton College (2019-2021)
• Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach - Virginia Wesleyan University (2017-2019)

AWARDS

• ODAC Men's Coaching Staff of the Year (2018)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration with a Marketing minor - Bridgewater College (2017)
• Master's Degree - Coaching and Athletic Administration - University of Concordia-Irvine (2021-present)
• NASM certified nutrition coach
• NASM certified personal trainer
• USAW Level 1 Weightlifting Certified

ATHLETIC CAREER

• Four-year men's tennis player at Bridgewater College (2013-2017)
  • Team captain
  • Two-time all-ODAC second-team honoree (singles)
  • Three-time all-ODAC honoree (doubles)