Sander Koning

Position: Assistant Coach

Sander Koning was hired as a volunteer assistant coach for Amy Sargeant’s tennis team in 2022, and was added to Brandon Wagner’s staff in June 2023.

As a student-athlete, Koning competed at Clemson University at the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles position. A two-time All-ACC Player (2003, 2005), Koning was also a four-time selection to the All-ACC Academic Team (2002-06). A sport marketing major, he was a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and was selected as the men’s tennis team captain in 2005-06.

Koning was the Head Coach of the Georgia Southern men’s tennis team from 2015-2020, leading the Eagles to a 79-67 record during his tenure. He was named the 2017-18 Sun Belt Co-Coach of the Year.

Koning has played professionally and earned ATP points in professional club tennis competitions and tournaments.