Viktor Yanev was named head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs at Davis & Elkins College, following an extensive search.
A 2025 D&E graduate and former standout for the Senators, Yanev steps into the role after building a strong reputation as both a high-level collegiate player and an emerging international coach. During his collegiate career, he was a three-time All-Mountain East Conference First Team selection and earned national singles rankings of No. 47 in 2022 and No. 48 in 2024 in NCAA Division II. Internationally, he reached No. 8 in Bulgaria's U18 rankings and has coached a Top 50 Tennis Europe U14 player.
Yanev has worked as a private tennis coach in Sofia, Bulgaria, focusing on technical development, footwork, and mental training. His coaching approach emphasizes sportsmanship, individualized training plans, and enhancing player performance through detailed skill refinement.
He also served as an assistant coach and student helper at D&E, where he evaluated athletes, designed practice routines, and offered personalized feedback to improve match readiness.
Yanev will assume all head coaching responsibilities and begin preparations for the Senators’ spring season.
