TEMPLE TENNIS NEWSLETTER
2026 - 2027 Season Kick-off
Coach's Corner – Jeff Brandes
Hello Temple Tennis alumni, families, and friends,
I hope you've all had a wonderful summer. As another season gets underway, we're excited to share the first Temple Tennis newsletter of the 2026–27 year.
One change you'll notice is that we've combined our men's and women's newsletters into a single publication. At the alumni event this past April, one of the things that struck me was how much interaction there was between the men's and women's alumni. Many had overlapping years at Temple, and it was obvious they enjoyed catching up with one another just as much as reconnecting with the program. It showed me that Temple Tennis has always been bigger than just one team.
At the same time, our current men's and women's teams have begun spending more time together than in years past. We now play some of our dual matches together and overlap portions of practice, creating more opportunities for the two teams to get to know one another. I expect that camaraderie to continue to grow, so bringing everything together in one newsletter felt like the natural next step. I hope you'll enjoy following both teams throughout the year.
Inside this issue you'll find our fall competition schedule, information about our upcoming alumni event, and a few other updates as we begin another season. We had an enthusiastic group join us for our inaugural alumni gathering this past spring, and it turned into a beautiful afternoon filled with great tennis, great conversations, and plenty of laughs. We're looking forward to doing it again and hope you'll be able to join us this fall.
If you're planning to attend the Temple–Penn State football game on Saturday, September 12, be sure to stop by our tailgate before kickoff. We'll have a mini tennis court set up, so come say hello, catch up with old friends, and hit a few balls with us.
Whether you can join us for an event, come out to support one of the teams this fall, or follow along from wherever you are, thank you for your continued support of Temple Tennis. If you find yourself in the Philadelphia area, I'd love to hear from you. Planning a visit or just passing through? Send me a text, give me a call, or shoot me an email. I'll be happy to welcome you to campus and introduce you to our teams.
Go Owls!
– Jeff
Cell: 908-405-1994
Email: jeffrey.brandes@temple.edu
