Andy Goveia has been appointed the head coach for the Wagner men's and women's tennis teams. Previously, he led both teams at LIU, achieving significant postseason success. Goveia has a solid coaching background, having developed young players with notable rankings, in addition to his playing accolades for Guyana. He steps into a men's program coming off its first NEC Championship and a women's team with two consecutive semifinal appearances.

By the Numbers
  • Goveia led the LIU women's tennis team to a No. 3 seed and the men's team to a No. 4 seed in the NEC Tournament.
  • The Wagner men's team captured its first NEC Championship in 2025.
State of Play
  • The men's tennis program returns NEC Player of the Year Eddie Schmidt and Rookie of the Year Lukas Escher for the 2026 season.
  • The women's team features junior Victoria Madail, a First Team All-NEC selection in 2026.
What's Next

Wagner's men's and women's teams will be announcing their upcoming schedules as they prepare for the new season under Goveia's leadership.

Bottom Line

Goveia's appointment brings a wealth of experience to Wagner, capitalizing on recent successes and aiming to further elevate the performance of both tennis programs.