Back-to-back NCAA seasons earns Ryan Stotland a new three-year contract
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TUCSON –Women’s Tennis Head Coach Ryan Stotland has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the helm through the 2028 season, Vice President and Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois announced Wednesday.
“Coach Stotland is building meaningful momentum – on the court, in the classroom, and throughout our community,” said Reed-Francois. “For the first time since 2012, our women’s tennis program has earned back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, a testament to the competitive culture he is cultivating. His student-athletes achieved a program-high 3.83 GPA and are active in serving our community, all while representing Arizona with pride and purpose. We look forward to building on that success under his leadership.”
Under Stotland’s leadership, the Wildcats have earned national recognition, reaching as high as No. 26 in the rankings during the 2025 season. The program has notched four seasons with double-digit wins and produced 14 all-conference honorees. Most recently, Arizona posted a 19-11 overall record and reached the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Championship in its inaugural season in the conference.
Academically, the team continues to set records. The Wildcats achieved a program-best 3.83 GPA, and standout Tanvi Narendran was named the 2025 Big 12 Women’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
“I’m grateful to President Dr. Suresh Garimella and Director of Athletics Desireé Reed-Francois for their continued belief in me and in the program,” said Stotland. “We’ve made tremendous strides, and I’m proud of the culture, competitiveness, and character our team continues to embody. Arizona is home, and I’m excited for the opportunity to keep elevating the program and building something special. Bear Down.”
A 2000 graduate of the University of New Mexico, Stotland returned to Arizona in 2018 after serving six seasons as head coach at Fresno State. From 2008 to 2012, he was an assistant coach for the Wildcats. During his time at Fresno State, he led the program to four Mountain West regular-season titles, two conference tournament championships, and coached multiple NCAA qualifiers—including All-American and future professional Mayar Sherif Ahmed.
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