News Summary
Matt Frost has resigned as head men’s tennis coach at UNC Asheville, effective June 30, 2025. His decision prioritizes family and new opportunities. Frost led the Bulldogs to a commendable 28-18 record, including back-to-back Big South Championship match appearances and a first NCAA Tournament berth. Janet R. Cone will search for his successor as the program aims to maintain its growth and success.
Asheville, NC – Matt Frost has officially resigned from his position as the head men’s tennis coach at the University of North Carolina Asheville, effective June 30, 2025. This decision allows Frost to prioritize his family and seek new professional opportunities. The athletic department, under the leadership of Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone, will commence a national search for Frost’s successor immediately.
Frost’s resignation marks the end of a notable tenure that began when he was appointed head coach on May 22, 2023. In just two seasons, Frost led the Bulldogs to a commendable record of 28 wins and 18 losses. He achieved significant milestones for the men’s tennis program by guiding the team to back-to-back Big South Conference Championship match appearances, something that had never occurred in the program’s Division I history.
In his inaugural season, which was the 2023-24 campaign, Frost steered the Bulldogs to their first Big South Conference Championship victory since 1986. Under his leadership, the team also earned its first-ever berth in the NCAA Tournament, showcasing a remarkable turnaround in the program’s performance. During Frost’s time as head coach, ten players received All-Conference honors, and the men’s tennis program consistently performed at a high academic level, garnering Intercollegiate Tennis Association All-Academic Team recognition.
Frost’s efforts contributed to the individual recognition of players as well. Senior Olle Sonesson Lidholt was awarded the Big South Conference Co-Newcomer of the Year in the 2024 season, while junior Tarek Erlewein achieved the title of Big South Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year during the most recent season.
Frost acknowledged that resigning was a challenging decision, but he felt it was the right moment for both him and his family to pursue new directions. He expressed pride in the accomplishments achieved during his coaching tenure and trust in Cone’s capability to find a suitable successor who can continue to build on the program’s success.
Janet R. Cone expressed her gratitude for Frost’s contributions and the positive impact he had on the men’s tennis program. She emphasized the athletic department’s commitment to supporting both current and incoming student-athletes through this transition, ensuring that the momentum built in recent years will not be lost.
As the search for a new head coach begins, UNC Asheville is poised to find an individual who can sustain the growth and success established during Frost’s leadership. The upcoming season will be essential for maintaining the program’s upward trajectory and continued competitive achievements in the Big South Conference.
Frost’s departure concludes an era of revitalization for the Bulldogs, who have made significant strides on and off the court. As the athletics department navigates this change, the focus will remain on fostering a strong team environment and supporting student-athletes in their academic and athletic pursuits.
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