Ryan Jump Named UIC Women’s Tennis Head Coach

UIC has named Ryan Jump as the next women's tennis head coach, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees, as announced on August 6, 2026. Jump previously served as an assistant coach at UIC during the 2025-26 season, during which the Flames won the Missouri Valley Conference regular-season championship with a perfect 7-0 league record. He also contributed to the program's first victory over a Big Ten opponent, defeating Indiana, since 2010.