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Bowling Green State University Athletics
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BGSU Athletics Announces Leadership Change in Women’s Tennis Program
April 20, 2026 | Women's Tennis
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – On behalf of BGSU Athletics, Derek van der Merwe, vice president of athletics strategy, issued the following statement regarding the non-renewal of women's tennis head coach Michael Bonnell:
"The decision to not renew Coach Bonnell's contract was made after a thorough review and evaluation of our women's tennis program. BGSU Athletics remains committed to positioning all our programs for comprehensive excellence and creating an environment where our student-athletes can thrive both in competition and beyond. We are extremely appreciative of Mike's contributions and commitment to Bowling Green State University these past four years and wish him the very best moving forward."
BGSU Athletics will immediately launch a national search to find the next women's tennis head coach.
"The decision to not renew Coach Bonnell's contract was made after a thorough review and evaluation of our women's tennis program. BGSU Athletics remains committed to positioning all our programs for comprehensive excellence and creating an environment where our student-athletes can thrive both in competition and beyond. We are extremely appreciative of Mike's contributions and commitment to Bowling Green State University these past four years and wish him the very best moving forward."
BGSU Athletics will immediately launch a national search to find the next women's tennis head coach.
WTEN: HC Mike Bonnell vs. Northern Kentucky (2-27-26)
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WTEN: Konstantina Adamopoulou vs. Northern Kentucky (2-27-26)
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BG Tennis : Coach Bonnell Postmatch 2.17
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