ATHENS—–Jarryd Chaplin has been named associate head coach for the Georgia women’s tennis team, head coach
Drake Bernstein announced Friday.
“We’re excited about the addition of Jarryd to our staff and his extensive experience in the Southeastern Conference as a student-athlete and a coach,” said Bernstein. “Jarryd brings incredible passion for the game and will be an excellent mentor to our current and future student-athletes. He has learned under great coaches and been a part of programs with high standards and character. He has a proven record of player development, and we’re looking forward to him working with our program and welcoming him to Athens and the University of Georgia.”
Chaplin recently completed his fourth season with the University of Tennessee women’s tennis program where he was an associate head coach on Alison Ojeda’s staff. UT has posted top-25 finishes in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) rankings the past four seasons. This past year, UT tallied a program-record 11 SEC wins during the regular season. In 2023, UT finished with a No. 14 ranking after going 21-6 and advancing to the round of 16 of the NCAA Championships.
“I would like to thank Drake and the entire administration at UGA for this opportunity,” said Chaplin. “The Georgia Women’s Tennis program has a rich and long-standing tradition of success and excellence. It is a privilege to be a part of its next chapter. I can’t wait to meet our student-athletes in person, build trust in our relationships and assist in their development. I would like to thank all the student-athletes, coaches, staff and administration who I have worked with up to this point. I’ve been fortunate to be surrounded by wonderful people. Let’s get to work, and I look forward to meeting everyone in Athens.”
A former standout for the Volunteers men’s tennis team, Chaplin returned to Knoxville in July of 2019 to continue his coaching career. He received the 2021 TA Ohio Valley Region Assistant Coach of the Year Award. In June of 2021, he was promoted to associate head coach.
Chaplin began his collegiate coaching career at Vanderbilt during the 2017-18 campaign where he served as a volunteer assistant on the men’s team. The following year, he worked as an assistant with the Vanderbilt women’s tennis program before returning to UT.
A native of Sydney, Australia, the 31-year-old Chaplin competed for the Volunteers from 2011-14. He compiled a 74-44 record in doubles and a 64-55 singles record. He earned second team All-SEC honors in 2013. A three-time Academic All-SEC selection and ITA Scholar-Athlete, he received a degree in business administration. Also, he was a two-time member of the SEC Community Service Team. Chaplin spent time on the professional circuit where he achieved an ATP doubles career-high ranking of No. 155.
Chaplin’s Coaching Career
2018 (Volunteer Coach/VU women): 19-8 (10-3 SEC), NCAA Quarterfinals; Final ITA Ranking: #8
2019 (Asst. Coach/VU men): 19-9 (7-5 SEC), NCAA Round of 32; Final ITA Ranking: #21
2020 (Asst. Coach/UT): ^10-3 (1-2 SEC), ^COVID-19 pandemic canceled remainder of season
2021 (Asst. Coach/UT): 17-9 (8-5 SEC), NCAA Round of 32; Final ITA Ranking: #18
2022 (Assoc. Head Coach/UT): 16-10 (7-6 SEC), NCAA Round of 32; Final ITA Ranking: #24
2023 (Assoc. Head Coach/UT): 21-6 (11-2 SEC), NCAA Round of 16; Final ITA Ranking: #14
Chaplin’s Playing Career At Tennessee (2011-14)
2011: Team went 24-5 (*10-1 SEC), NCAA Quarterfinals; *SEC regular season co-champions; Final ITA Ranking: #4
2012: Team went 15-15 (5-6 SEC), NCAA Regionals; Final ITA Ranking: #20
2013: Team went 26-9 (8-4 SEC), NCAA Quarterfinals; Final ITA Ranking: #6
2014: Team went 19-11 (6-6 SEC), NCAA Round of 16; Final ITA Ranking: #18
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