Coaching Staff

Now entering his thirty-second season at Elmira College, Women’s Tennis Coach Phil Levkanich came to Elmira after graduating from nearby Mansfield University. While at Mansfield, he participated on the tennis team, earning the top singles and doubles position. In his first season playing for the Mountaineers, the team finished with a 10-0 record.  In his second season, the team finished 10-1 and received a berth in the National Athletic Interscholastic Association (NAIA) national championships held in Kansas City, Missouri.

During his tenure at Elmira College, Levkanich has worked to build a strong women’s tennis program.  The 2008 campaign was headline by two 9-0 victories over Utica College and Keuka College as well as trip to the NYSWCAA State Tournament.

In addition, Levkanich is a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association. Aside from coaching the women’s team, Levkanich is also the Men’s Tennis Coach, and is the Murray Athletic Center Facilities Manager.

 

Men’s Tennis Coach Phil Levkanich is entering his thirty-second season at Elmira College, after graduating from nearby Mansfield University. While at Mansfield, he participated on the men’s tennis team, earning the position as the squad’s top singles and doubles player. In his first season playing for the Mountaineers, the team finished with a 10-0 record.  In his second season, the team finished 10-1 and received a berth in the National Athletic Interscholastic Association (NAIA) national championships held in Kansas City, Missouri.

During his tenure at Elmira College, Levkanich has worked to build a competitive men’s tennis program.

In addition to coaching the men’s team, Levkanich serves as the Women’s Tennis Coach and Murray Athletic Center Facilities Manager. He is also a member of the United States Professional Tennis Association (USTA).

Tom Linhart enters his second year at Elmira College as the Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach.

Linhart, graduated from St John Fisher College in 2006, was a four year letter winner and all Empire 8 All Conference selection. In his time at St John Fisher, Linhart helped lead the team to their two best seasons in school history. On top of his athletic accomplishments, Linhart earned his B.S. in Childhood and Special Education.

In 2006 he was named Varsity Girls and JV Boys Tennis Coach at Spencerport High School and was honored as Monroe County Coach of the Year for Girls Tennis. In addition to his time at Spencerport, Linhart has worked at Manhattan Square Tennis Club in Rochester, NY, where he worked with and helped develop many of the areas top players.   Linhart is also a member of the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR). 

Linhart is pursuing a master’s degree in Education. His other responsibilities include work in the Office of Sports Information.