Shocker women’s tennis head coach Jacob Eddins was announced as the 2026 ITA/Dunlop Central Region Coach of the Year June 9.
Eddins was named head coach in September 2025 and quickly elevated the program to the national stage, producing one of the best overall years in program history in his first season at the helm.
The Shockers reached as high as No. 24 in the ITA rankings during the spring 2026 season and earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The team ended the season ranked No. 35 and was rated No. 3 in the ITA Mid-Major top 25 rankings as well as No. 2 in the ITA Central Region.