Jon Arosell

The 2025-2026 season marks Jon Arosell's 15th season as the head coach of the men's and women's tennis programs at Messiah. Prior to being appointed the head coaching job in 2011, Arosell was an assistant coach for two seasons.


COACHING INSIGHTS OVER THE YEARS

  • Nine NCAA Tournament Appearances
    • 6 Men's - (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024)
    • 3 Women's - (2016, 2017, 2019)
  • Nine Conference Championships
    • 6 Men's Titles - (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2024)
    • 3 Women's Titles - (2016, 2017, 2019)
  • 11-time Conference Coach of the Year
    • 6 Men's - (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2024. 2025)
    • 5 Women's - (2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2025)
  • Coached three Conference Players of the Year
    • Ashli Livermore (2016), Tim Dunn (2017, 2018), Chase Wilson (2025)
  • Coached 10 Conference Rookies of the Year
    • Michael Brookhart (2012), Molly Brubaker (2013), Ashli Livermore (2014), Kelly Hopkins (2015), Tim Dunn (2015), Kaitlyn Russell (2016), Galen Fitzkee (2018), Chase Wilson (2022), Kiara Bomboy (2024), Timothy Sheaffer (2024)

COACHING BIO

Arosell arrived at Messiah University after serving as varsity boy’s tennis coach at Cedar Cliff High School from 2005 through 2009. He also served as varsity girl’s tennis coach for the Cedar Cliff program in 2006.

A former tennis instructor at the West Shore Tennis Club in Mechanicsburg, Pa., Coach Arosell works as the Camp Hill Recreation Commission Advisor—a position he has held since 2008.

He also holds a USTA High Performance Coach Certification and a Cardio Tennis Certification, and is also a lifetime USTA 4.5 level player that has played on four championship teams that have competed at the national level.

“We have been blessed to have Jon be a part of our tennis programs over the past few years, and we’re excited to see him move into the head coach position,” said Jack Cole, former Athletic Director for Messiah Athletics. “Jon brings with him a wealth of knowledge about the sport, and the ability to help players improve towards their potential. We know he’s going to be a great mentor and leader to our student-athletes.”

Arosell graduated from The Citadel (Charleston, S.C.) in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. During his time as a student he worked in the position of Company Athletic Office from 1978 through 1981.

Arosell resides in Camp Hill, Pa.


COACHING BY SEASON

WOMEN'S TENNIS

Season Overall Record Conference Record Finish NCAA Appearance
2011-2012 6-9 2-4 -
2012-2013 9-7 4-2 Semifinals
2013-2014 6-8 3-3 Semifinals
2014-2015 10-4 5-1 Semifinals
2015-2016 12-6 7-0 Champion First Round
2016-2017 11-8 6-1 Champion First Round
2017-2018 11-6 7-0 Runner-Up
2018-2019 9-9 6-0 Champion First Round
2019-2020 0-2 0-0 No Postseason ---
2020-2021 4-7 2-4 Semifinals
2021-2022 6-12 4-3 Semifinals
2022-2023 7-9 4-3 Semifinals
2023-2024 8-9 5-1 Runner-Up
2024-2025 9-10 4-1 Runner-Up
Seasons: 14 108-106 59-23 3 Championships 3 Appearances


 

MEN'S TENNIS

Season Overall Record Conference Record Finish NCAA Appearance
2011-2012 7-6 5-2 Semifinals
2012-2013 10-6 5-1 Runner-Up
2013-2014 10-7 6-0 Champion First Round
2014-2015 9-7 5-0 Champion First Round
2015-2016 13-7 7-0 Champion First Round
2016-2017 12-6 7-0 Champion First Round
2017-2018 10-8 7-0 Champion First Round
2018-2019 7-11 4-2 Runner-Up
2019-2020 0-2 0-0 No Postseason ---
2020-2021 7-4 4-1 Runner-Up
2021-2022 8-11 5-2 Semifinals
2022-2023 8-8 5-2 Semifinals
2023-2024 9-9 6-0 Champion First Round
2024-2025 10-8 6-0 Runner-Up
Seasons: 14 120-100 72-10 6 Championships 6 Appearances




Last Updated: 06/18/25