Bluefield, WV– Bluefield State University is proud to announce Tim Dunford as the official Head Coach of the men's and women's tennis programs. After serving as interim head coach for the past year, Dunford now takes the reins full-time following a historic inaugural season with the Big Blue.

Dunford, the reigning CIAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Year, made an immediate impact in his first season with the Big Blue, guiding the women's team to its first winning season in school history. Under his leadership, the Big Blue went undefeated in conference play (8-0) and finished the 2024–25 campaign with an impressive 9-3 overall record.

In addition to his team's success, Dunford celebrated a personal milestone by surpassing 150 career coaching wins during the season.

Dunford earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration from Shenandoah University and a Master's in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. His coaching résumé includes prior stops at Tusculum University and Ashland University, where he built a strong foundation in collegiate tennis.

With the interim tag removed, Coach Dunford is eager to build on last season's momentum and continue raising the standard for Bluefield State tennis.