Chad Berryhill Head Womens' Tennis Coach

Chad Berryhill is a graduate of Ferris State University. He holds a specialized degree in Professional Tennis Management. Coach Berryhill, a native of Michigan, has four years experience as a high school coach prior to joining the Hawks helping each respective program at Grand Ledge and Big Rapids set school records in both wins and highest regional or state tournament finishes.

Chad is a USPTA and PTR certified tennis professional, a Master Racquet Technician (MRT) and served a two-year term as Ferris State’s PTM program President. Chad has also worked for the Nike Tennis Camps at Michigan State University, Court One Athletic Club in Lansing, Michigan, and as Director of Tennis at the Brynwood Country Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chad has also done special projects and training for Florida State, Texas A&M, and Harvard.

Entering his fourth year, Coach Berryhill lead the Hawks to back-to-back National Runner-Up finishes at the NJCAA National Tournament in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, the Hawks won there first ever State Tournament in which Coach Berryhill was named the FCCAA Coach of the Year. In 2008, the Hawks won their first ever NJCAA National Championship and their second straight FCCAA State Championship.  Berryhill was awarded the Region IV Coach of the Year and the NJCAA Coach of the Tournament.

In addition to leading the HCC Lady Hawks, Chad is the Administrative Director for Steve Smith Tennis and is the Facility Manager for the HCC Tennis Complex.

Steve Smith Associate Head Coach

Coach Steve Smith has been personally trained by tennis teaching greats. Academically, Steve developed the first comprehensive degree program for tennis teachers. This concept fostered the development of similar programs around the world.

Steve is a dedicated student of the game and a proven teacher with thirty plus years of experience. Steve's students have won at every level of the game, including Wimbledon titles.
Steve is known within the tennis industry as a teacher of teachers and a developer of players, pros, and programs. He has conducted specialized programs as a consultant and clinician for clubs, universities, associations and companies throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Today Steve's former students are teaching in nearly 50 countries and making a positive contribution to the growth of the game of tennis.