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Bernstein Named To UGA's 40 Under 40 Class Of 2026
July 23, 2026 | Women's Tennis
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia women's tennis head coach Drake Bernstein has been named to the University of Georgia Alumni Association's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, an honor recognizing young alumni who are making significant impacts in their professions and communities.
A former Georgia men's tennis student-athlete, Bernstein competed for the Bulldogs from 2008-11 before earning a bachelor's degree in education from the Mary Frances Early College of Education in 2011. He returned to Athens as an assistant coach before being named head coach of the Georgia women's tennis program in 2024.
In three seasons as Georgia's head coach, Bernstein has compiled a 76-14 record in 90 dual matches while leading the Bulldogs to three national championships and six combined SEC and national titles.
During the 2025-26 campaign, Bernstein led Georgia to a 22-6 overall record, a No. 3 final national ranking, a fourth-consecutive NCAA Championship semifinal appearance and the program's ninth national title with the 2026 ITA National Team Indoor Championship. The Bulldogs spent 13 weeks ranked No. 1 in the ITA national team rankings, finished second in the SEC regular-season standings and advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals. Georgia also hosted the NCAA Championships in Athens for the first time in nine years, marking the 33rd time the university has served as host of the event.
Beyond the success on the court, Bernstein has built a reputation for developing student-athletes as leaders in competition, the classroom and the community. He serves on the UGA Athletic Staff Council, mentors student-athletes and helps create opportunities for alumni and fans to remain connected to the university.
A complete list of the 2026 honorees can be found here.
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A former Georgia men's tennis student-athlete, Bernstein competed for the Bulldogs from 2008-11 before earning a bachelor's degree in education from the Mary Frances Early College of Education in 2011. He returned to Athens as an assistant coach before being named head coach of the Georgia women's tennis program in 2024.
In three seasons as Georgia's head coach, Bernstein has compiled a 76-14 record in 90 dual matches while leading the Bulldogs to three national championships and six combined SEC and national titles.
During the 2025-26 campaign, Bernstein led Georgia to a 22-6 overall record, a No. 3 final national ranking, a fourth-consecutive NCAA Championship semifinal appearance and the program's ninth national title with the 2026 ITA National Team Indoor Championship. The Bulldogs spent 13 weeks ranked No. 1 in the ITA national team rankings, finished second in the SEC regular-season standings and advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals. Georgia also hosted the NCAA Championships in Athens for the first time in nine years, marking the 33rd time the university has served as host of the event.
Beyond the success on the court, Bernstein has built a reputation for developing student-athletes as leaders in competition, the classroom and the community. He serves on the UGA Athletic Staff Council, mentors student-athletes and helps create opportunities for alumni and fans to remain connected to the university.
A complete list of the 2026 honorees can be found here.
Follow the Dawgs
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bulldogs by following UGA Women's Tennis on X @UGAWomensTennis, on Instagram @UGAWomensTennis, and on Facebook @GeorgiaWomensTennis or check out information online at GeorgiaDogs.com.
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