Mark Cunnington, after serving as the Director of Tennis for Elmhurst University since August 2021, transitioned to serve as the head coach of Elmhurst Women's Tennis in June 2023.Â
Cunnington debuted as the Bluejays' women's tennis coach in the fall of 2019, helping the team earn a pair of conference victories. He helped grow the tennis roster in each of his two seasons with the Bluejays.Â
Cunnington currently serves as the director of rackets for the Glen Ellyn Park District, a position he’s held for the past five years. He played tennis at Millikin University, earning first-team all-CCIW honors during the 2001 season when he finished as conference runner-up at No. 1 singles. He garnered both regional and national rankings in his time at Millikin.
A nationally-ranked platform tennis player, Cunnington is a USPTA certified professional with over 18 years of experience. He’s worked with nationally-ranked junior and top-level adults throughout his career. He’s coached at various clubs throughout Illinois and Michigan, including recent stops at Salt Creek Club in Hinsdale and Court One Athletic Club in Michigan.
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