Staff Directory
Connolly, Michael
Michael Connolly
- Title:
- Director of Operations
- Email:
Michael Connolly is joining the Georgia men’s tennis team staff as the Director of Operations starting in the 2024-25 season.
Connolly previously served as an assistant coach for the Washington & Lee women’s tennis team for three seasons. During that time, he helped the Generals to an overall record of 35-14, two ODAC titles and two NCAA tournament appearances.
Connolly-led teams at Washington & Lee were twice recognized as ITA All-Academic Teams, showcasing a commitment to excellence on and off the court. Further, 22 Generals were recognized as ITA All-Americans during his time in Lexington.
As a recruiter, Connolly helped Washington & Lee to the 12th-, 14th- and 19th-ranked recruiting classes in Division III. More, the Generals women’s tennis program ended the 2024 season ranked No-10 in the final Division III national rankings.
Connolly began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at North Central College. He helped the programs to a collective overall record of 39-12 and led the recruiting endeavors. During his time at North Central, the women’s tennis teams saw their first and second CCIW championships resulting in the first appearances in the NCAA Tournament in school history. Connolly earned his Master of Arts in Sports Leadership from North Central College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Illinois College. Connolly served as a four-year team captain on the Blueboys’ men’s tennis team, finishing his career with the most doubles wins in program history and the third-most singles wins in program history. He also helped the team set a program single-season record for wins in 2019.
A native of the metro-Atlanta area, Connolly grew up a lifelong Georgia fan and now resides in Athens with his fiancé, Ryleigh.
Connolly previously served as an assistant coach for the Washington & Lee women’s tennis team for three seasons. During that time, he helped the Generals to an overall record of 35-14, two ODAC titles and two NCAA tournament appearances.
Connolly-led teams at Washington & Lee were twice recognized as ITA All-Academic Teams, showcasing a commitment to excellence on and off the court. Further, 22 Generals were recognized as ITA All-Americans during his time in Lexington.
As a recruiter, Connolly helped Washington & Lee to the 12th-, 14th- and 19th-ranked recruiting classes in Division III. More, the Generals women’s tennis program ended the 2024 season ranked No-10 in the final Division III national rankings.
Connolly began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s tennis teams at North Central College. He helped the programs to a collective overall record of 39-12 and led the recruiting endeavors. During his time at North Central, the women’s tennis teams saw their first and second CCIW championships resulting in the first appearances in the NCAA Tournament in school history. Connolly earned his Master of Arts in Sports Leadership from North Central College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Illinois College. Connolly served as a four-year team captain on the Blueboys’ men’s tennis team, finishing his career with the most doubles wins in program history and the third-most singles wins in program history. He also helped the team set a program single-season record for wins in 2019.
A native of the metro-Atlanta area, Connolly grew up a lifelong Georgia fan and now resides in Athens with his fiancé, Ryleigh.
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