This week the Virginia Cavaliers men’s tennis team won their third consecutive NCAA title and fourth in the past five years. It was Brian Boland’s last game coaching the Hoos, as the longtime coach accepted a position at the USTA Player Development as the Head of Men’s Tennis. During his 16 years patrolling the courts at Snyder Tennis Center, Boland’s teams amassed a 453-58 record, including 12 ACC titles to go along with the 4 national titles.
Does this impressive record make him the best coach in the history of UVA Athletics? Here’s how he stacks up to the competition:
Virginia Cavalier Coaching Greats
| Coach | Brian Boland | Bruce Arena | Dom Starsia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Brian Boland | Bruce Arena | Dom Starsia |
| Sport | Men's Tennis (2002-2017) | Men’s Soccer (1978-1995) | Men’s Lacrosse (1993-2016) |
| All-Time Record | 453-58 | 295-51-31 | 274-103 |
| ACC Regular Season Titles | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| ACC Tournament Titles | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| NCAA Postseason | 14 in 16 seasons | 16 in 18 seasons | 21 in 24 seasons |
| NCAA Semifinals | 10 | 7 | 13 |
| NCAA Titles | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Honorable Mentions:
- Brian O’Connor - Won UVA’s first and only baseball title, and has made the NCAA postseason in each of his 14 seasons at the helm.