Snyder Named Women’s Tennis Head Coach

Sheila Snyder, who compiled 438 coaching victories as the women’s tennis head coach at Wayne State (MI) for 35 years, is the head coach of Westmont Women’s Tennis.

“Coach Snyder has an impressive history of building a very successful Division II women’s tennis program, developing leaders and fostering excellence in the team culture that she has created,” says Robert Ruiz, Westmont’s director of athletics. “What stands out most for me is her deep desire to mentor her athletes and to invest in the development of a strong team culture.” 

Snyder’s win total ranks ninth in NCAA DII women’s tennis history. In her final 19 years leading the Wayne State program, Snyder’s teams qualified for the NCAA Tournament 14 times. In the 2022-23 season, the team won the program’s first Round of 16 match and advanced to the quarterfinals. Three times, Snyder was named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Tennis Coach of the Year as well as the ITA Regional Coach of the Year. 

“I am excited to join a faith-based community where I can help the students grow – not only as athletes, but in their character and spirit,” said Snyder.