Jonatan Berhane Tabs Gerhard Gruindelingh as Assistant Coach

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama women's tennis head coach Jonatan Berhane announced the addition of Gerhard Gruindelingh as assistant coach on Saturday.

Gruindelingh most recently served three seasons as assistant coach at Duke (2023-26) where the Blue Devils made three consecutive NCAA Tournaments including a quarterfinals appearance during the 2024-25 season. Prior to Duke, Gruindelingh served professional stints at UTSA National Campus and Innis Arden Golf Club after spending a pair of seasons at South Alabama, his alma mater, as a graduate assistant.

Head Coach Jonatan Berhane Comments

"We welcome Gerhard and his family to Alabama, and we are excited to have him as part of our team. Gerhard has had a lot of success at Duke and understands what it takes to be a top team in the nation. I look forward to working with him as we continue to build our program."

Gerhard Gruindelingh Comments

"I'm honored to be given the opportunity to join the Alabama family and to use my experience and expertise to help build up the women's tennis program. I can't wait to get started!"

Gerhard Gruindelingh Bio

Served three seasons at Duke as assistant coach (2023-26)
Made three straight NCAA Tournament appearances with the Blue Devils with the team's longest run to the quarterfinals in 2024-25
Helped Duke to the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title in 2025 with a perfect 12-0 conference ledger
Tabbed as an associate head professional at the USTA National Campus (2023)
Spent four years as an assistant professional at the Innis Arden Golf Club where he was responsible for promoting tennis programs for all age groups, including the junior's league and women's team (2019-23)
Four-year letterwinner at South Alabama after compiling 60 singles victories during his tenure
Two-time All-Sun Belt Conference honoree in doubles (2015, first team; 2014, second team)
Earned his bachelor's degree in business management in 2017, before going back to earn his master's degree in health education in 2019 from USA

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