Mr. Philip Levkanich

Now entering his 35th 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 positions. 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. 

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 35th 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. Winning three of their last four matches, the EC Men’s Tennis team concluded one of their most successful seasons to date in the 2010-11 season. Finishing the year with a 6-6 overall record and a 3-5 mark in Empire 8 play left the Soaring Eagles in fifth place in the highly competitive E8 conference.

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).