Harford Community College Announces Suspension of Tennis Program

Harford Community College has announced that the 2024-25 academic year will mark the final season for its men's and women's tennis programs. The decision comes after a noticeable decline in tennis participation at Maryland community colleges over recent years and similar trends at other institutions in the Northeast.

"The sport has become increasingly regional within the NJCAA, with our nearest Division I competition located in South Carolina. Most competitive opportunities now lie in the Midwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions," said Harford Athletic Director Ed Liesch. "Financial constraints and the lack of participation from Harford County students have made it difficult to continue to offer the sport. We are not providing a robust college experience for our tennis student-athletes. Due to the lack of region and district competition in our area, our tennis players are not eligible for the regional or NJCAA awards and accolades that our student-athletes in other sports are."

In light of these challenges, the College is exploring other options such as JV programs for established sports such as soccer, baseball, etc and the feasibility of Esports.

Harford Community College is dedicated to providing diverse and enriching experiences for its students and remains committed to adapting to changing interests and opportunities in collegiate sports and activities.

For more information, contact Ed Liesch, Harford Community College Athletic Director, at eliesch@harford.edu.