Jeff Puhan, the head coach of Saint Joseph's men's tennis, has unveiled a demanding spring schedule for the Hawks. This schedule is filled with tough matches against top-notch competition and seven contests against Atlantic 10 opponents. It's a season that aims to test and develop the young and talented squad.

Prepare for an Exciting Season with Saint Joseph's Tennis

January: Road Trips and Tough Matches

The Hawks kick off the spring semester with a challenging three-match run. From January 17th to 19th, they travel to Northwestern, Illinois State, and Notre Dame. This is arguably the most difficult start in program history. After that, they return to Philadelphia to face Temple at Springton Tennis Club. January concludes with visits to Penn and Drexel.In this month, the team faces tough opponents from different conferences. It's a great opportunity for them to gain experience and test their skills against top-tier competition.

February: More Matches and Travel

February begins with matches at Navy and Monmouth. Then, on February 8th, they make a trip to Penn State. The Hawks will visit Bucknell on the 23rd and host Duquesne on campus. They also have a match at Princeton on the same day. This month is filled with more opportunities to grow and improve.The team is constantly on the move, facing different opponents and adapting to different playing conditions. It's a month of hard work and determination.

March: Preparing for the Conference

Match play restarts on March 15th with matches against Coppin State and Le Moyne. A week later, they travel to Georgetown. After a home match against Rider, the Hawks close out March with a pair of conference foes in St. Bonaventure and Dayton away from home.During this month, the team is focused on preparing for the Atlantic 10 Conference. They are using these matches to fine-tune their skills and strategies.

April: Rivalries and Away Trips

A rivalry match with Villanova kicks off April. Then, they make trips to George Mason and St. John's. The Hawks will host NJIT before visiting VCU and Richmond. Finally, they close out the regular season at home against Fordham on April 19th.April is a month of intense competition and rivalries. The team is looking to perform well and build on their previous performances.

Atlantic 10 Championship

The Atlantic 10 Championship is set for the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, from April 23rd to 26th. The Hawks will use the preceding three months of matches to prepare for this lengthy run.This championship is a crucial event for the team. They will be looking to make a strong showing and compete at a high level.It should be an exciting season for Saint Joseph's men's tennis. The challenging non-conference schedule is designed to prepare them for the conference play and give them a chance to make a run at the A-10 Tournament. With a talented squad and a determined coach, the Hawks are ready to take on the challenges ahead.