Named after Jim Verdieck, the University of Redlands tennis
courts honor a great coach and an impressive tradition of success.
From 1946 through 1984, Verdieck coached the Redlands men's tennis
team to 921 victories and only 281 defeats. His teams captured 34
titles in only 38 years of SCIAC competition and boasted 11 NAIA
national championships and three NCAA titles. In addition, his
football teams went 36-21-2 from 1953 to 1958. The Bulldogs proved
perfect in 1956 with a 10-0 record.
Verdieck Tennis Courts include 10 competition courts, six of which
are lighted for night play. In late 2002, the courts received a
full facelift that included new windscreens and nets, and were
resurfaced in an inspiring coat of maroon and gray. The renovations
came just in time to host the 2003 Division III Women's Tennis
National Championships.
Since then, regular upgrades have taken place at Verdieck Tennis
Courts, including the installation of new bleachers on the north
side in the fall of 2009.
Verdieck Tennis Courts received the United States Tennis
Association’s award for outstanding tennis facilities in
1998. In addition, the courts won an award from the International
Tennis Association for excellence.
The Redlands tennis teams frequently compete in the NCAA National
Tournament as well as host the postseason events. In 1998, 2000,
and 2001, Redlands hosted the Men’s NCAA West Regional.
In addition to the University community, Verdieck Tennis Courts are
open to dues-paying members of the Redlands Racquet Club. For more
information, please contact Head Tennis Coach Geoff Roche at
909-748-8417.
