Today's Guest: 5 Tips & Tricks: Head Women's Tennis Coach of George Washington University -Jackie Calla
She built a tennis career that spans continents, competition levels, and coaching roles—grounded in player development and driven by purpose.
She began her journey as a standout collegiate athlete, competing for Amherst College, where she helped lead her team to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a national title match in 2014. Her efforts earned her All-NESCAC singles honors and Team MVP recognition before graduating in 2016 with a degree in environmental studies.
She then took her game to the South American professional tour, training with the Peruvian Fed Cup Team, while also launching her coaching career—working with junior players and gaining early experience in international recruiting.
Her passion for development took her to Carrollwood Country Club, Hillsborough Community College, and Camp Playland, where she coached athletes as young as three and mentored aspiring collegiate players.
Most recently, she spent two seasons as the top assistant at Syracuse University in the ACC. There, she helped the program to 21 team wins, a top-10 upset, and a national peak ranking of #32. Her recruits earned conference and academic honors, while her influence extended deeply into international recruiting and team culture.
And now, in August of 2025, she steps into her biggest role yet, as the new Head Coach of George Washington University Women’s Tennis.
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