Darren Rowles became the 12th head coach in men's tennis history, and the 10th coach in women's tennis history when he was announced as head coach prior to the 2017-18 season.
Rowles coached 2018 North Eastern Athletic Conference Women's No. 1 Singles Champion Greta Strunk during his first season, and both the men's and women's teams advanced to the NEAC Playoffs.
Get to Know Darren Rowles
Hometown: Columbia, Pa.
Hobbies: Golfing, and most other sports, playing the drums, wood-working / DIY, fishing, fountain pens, and EDC gear
Favorite Bible Verse: 'Do not fear, for I am with you; Do nto anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' -- Isaiah 41:10
Favorite Food: Ribs and wings
Favorite Musical Artists: I don't really have one - it changes quite often as I discover new things
Family: My amazing wife, Kelli, to whom I have been married for five years; two dogs and a cat
The Darren Rowles File
Overall Record:
Men's: 4-8 (.333)
Women's: 6-6 (.500)
Postseason Record:
Men's NEAC: 0-1
Women's NEAC: 0-1
First Men's Match: February 28, 2018 (at Mount Aloysius, L, 7-2)
First Men's Win: April 4, 2018 (at Bryn Athyn, W, 8-1)
First Women's Match: March 19, 2018 (at Penn St. Brandywine, W, 9-0)
First Women's Win: March 19, 2018 (at Penn St. Brandywine, W, 9-0)
Seasons Coached at Lancaster Bible
2018:
Men's: 4-8, 2-3 NEAC: NEAC Semifinalist
Women's: 6-6, 3-2 NEAC: NEAC Semifinalist
Season-by-Season Highlights
2018:
Men's: The Lancaster Bible men's tennis program advanced the NEAC Semifinals, falling to eventual NEAC champion, Penn St. Berks, 5-0...The Chargers won two of their final three matches, including a 5-4 victory over Eastern, the program's first-ever win over the Eagles...Several players earned NEAC All-Conference nods for their play in the NEAC Individual Tournament.
Women's: Like the men, the Lancaster Bible women's tennis team lost in the NEAC Semifinals to eventual champion Penn St. Berks...Greta Strunk won the NEAC Women's Tennis No. 1 Singles title for the second straight season, while Haylee Fishel was the runner-up in the No. 5 Singles Tournament.
