Ojeda Garners Contract Extension Through 2030
July 17, 2025 | Women's Tennis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced Thursday the extension of head women's tennis coach Alison Ojeda's contract through 2030.
Through nine years at the helm of the program she competed for as a collegian, Ojeda owns a 163-76 (.682) record.
"The future of our women's tennis program has never been brighter, and that speaks to the outstanding leadership of Alison," White said. "We are excited to see her continue to lead the program for many years to come here on Rocky Top!"
Ojeda is a four-time ITA Ohio Valley Region Head Coach of the Year, collecting the award in four of the last six completed seasons. In 2024, she added National Wilson ITA Head Coach of the Year accolades to her mantel.
The 2023 SEC Co-Coach of the Year, Ojeda has led Tennessee to the NCAA Team Championship in all eight opportunities. Over the past three seasons, the Lady Volunteers have tallied a trio of Super Regional appearances, two Elite Eight berths and one Final Four trip.
Tennessee is one of four programs to make the quarterfinals each of the last two years, as well as one of six to finish in the ITA top 12 both years. The Lady Volunteers' No. 12 finish in 2024 was their best since 2010, until they surpassed it this past year with a No. 9 spot in 2025.
"The University of Tennessee has been and always will be my dream job. I learned from so many amazing people while I was a student-athlete here, all of whom taught me how to strive for excellence in a respectful, competitive, passionate and energetic way," Ojeda said. "Now, as a coach, I feel incredibly fortunate to continue to be able to learn from so many peers in our athletic department. I'm so grateful for the opportunities I'm constantly surrounded by on Rocky Top. In addition, I'm very excited for the future of Lady Vols tennis and I'm incredibly appreciative to Danny White and Chancellor Plowman for their continued belief in our program. We have an amazing group of young women who give their all for Tennessee every day and it's a privilege to be their coach."
Along with guiding her team to consistent success on the court, Ojeda has aided her players to accolades off it, as well. The program has posted a perfect Graduation Success Rate each year of her tenure.
Tennessee claimed the 2017 ITA Community Service Award, while Tenika McGiffin was the 2022 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Esther Adeshina garnered the 2024 ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award.
Including her five-year tenure as the head coach at Middle Tennessee State, Ojeda owns a 208-143 (.593) career ledger.
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Through nine years at the helm of the program she competed for as a collegian, Ojeda owns a 163-76 (.682) record.
"The future of our women's tennis program has never been brighter, and that speaks to the outstanding leadership of Alison," White said. "We are excited to see her continue to lead the program for many years to come here on Rocky Top!"
Ojeda is a four-time ITA Ohio Valley Region Head Coach of the Year, collecting the award in four of the last six completed seasons. In 2024, she added National Wilson ITA Head Coach of the Year accolades to her mantel.
The 2023 SEC Co-Coach of the Year, Ojeda has led Tennessee to the NCAA Team Championship in all eight opportunities. Over the past three seasons, the Lady Volunteers have tallied a trio of Super Regional appearances, two Elite Eight berths and one Final Four trip.
Tennessee is one of four programs to make the quarterfinals each of the last two years, as well as one of six to finish in the ITA top 12 both years. The Lady Volunteers' No. 12 finish in 2024 was their best since 2010, until they surpassed it this past year with a No. 9 spot in 2025.
"The University of Tennessee has been and always will be my dream job. I learned from so many amazing people while I was a student-athlete here, all of whom taught me how to strive for excellence in a respectful, competitive, passionate and energetic way," Ojeda said. "Now, as a coach, I feel incredibly fortunate to continue to be able to learn from so many peers in our athletic department. I'm so grateful for the opportunities I'm constantly surrounded by on Rocky Top. In addition, I'm very excited for the future of Lady Vols tennis and I'm incredibly appreciative to Danny White and Chancellor Plowman for their continued belief in our program. We have an amazing group of young women who give their all for Tennessee every day and it's a privilege to be their coach."
Along with guiding her team to consistent success on the court, Ojeda has aided her players to accolades off it, as well. The program has posted a perfect Graduation Success Rate each year of her tenure.
Tennessee claimed the 2017 ITA Community Service Award, while Tenika McGiffin was the 2022 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and Esther Adeshina garnered the 2024 ITA Ann Lebedeff Leadership Award.
Including her five-year tenure as the head coach at Middle Tennessee State, Ojeda owns a 208-143 (.593) career ledger.
For all the latest information from Lady Vol Tennis, follow the team on Twitter/X @Vol_WTennis, Instagram @vol_wtennis or Facebook.
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