Caroline Coan
Nov 12, 2026 | Women's Tennis
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane has announced the signing of Caroline "CJ" Coan of Elmhurst, Illinois, to join the Green Wave's women's tennis program next fall.
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"We are beyond excited to welcome Caroline to our Tulane family," said Tulane head coach Maru Brito. "From the moment she stepped on campus for her recruiting visit, we knew she was someone who shared the values and standards that define our program. Her attitude, commitment, and dedication stood out immediately, and we know she will bring so much positive energy to our team. CJ is a great fit for what we are building, and we cannot wait to have her next year. Roll Wave!"
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Coan is ranked No. 28 in the Class of 2027 by Tennis Recruiting and No. 1 in Illinois. She won the 2026 USTA National Level 2 tournament in West Point, New York, and earned a Bronze Ball (third place) at the 2026 Easter Bowl, the USTA's Level 1 national championship held each spring in Indian Wells, California. A student at York Community High School, Coan also captured the 2025 Illinois state championship.
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"I had heard great things about the Tulane coaches and tennis program from previous players who also trained at my club," Coan said. "I love the location in New Orleans and how beautiful the campus is. Tulane is also known for having great academics, especially in Political Science, which I'm interested in studying."
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The Green Wave has had a strong finish to its fall campaign, as Summer Chandler and Whitley Pate advanced to next week's NCAA Doubles Championship in Athens, Georgia. The pair ripped through the ITA South Sectional Championships, winning three times, including a victory over 19th-ranked Deniz Dilek/Ayesgul Mert of Georgia.
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"We are beyond excited to welcome Caroline to our Tulane family," said Tulane head coach Maru Brito. "From the moment she stepped on campus for her recruiting visit, we knew she was someone who shared the values and standards that define our program. Her attitude, commitment, and dedication stood out immediately, and we know she will bring so much positive energy to our team. CJ is a great fit for what we are building, and we cannot wait to have her next year. Roll Wave!"
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Coan is ranked No. 28 in the Class of 2027 by Tennis Recruiting and No. 1 in Illinois. She won the 2026 USTA National Level 2 tournament in West Point, New York, and earned a Bronze Ball (third place) at the 2026 Easter Bowl, the USTA's Level 1 national championship held each spring in Indian Wells, California. A student at York Community High School, Coan also captured the 2025 Illinois state championship.
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"I had heard great things about the Tulane coaches and tennis program from previous players who also trained at my club," Coan said. "I love the location in New Orleans and how beautiful the campus is. Tulane is also known for having great academics, especially in Political Science, which I'm interested in studying."
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The Green Wave has had a strong finish to its fall campaign, as Summer Chandler and Whitley Pate advanced to next week's NCAA Doubles Championship in Athens, Georgia. The pair ripped through the ITA South Sectional Championships, winning three times, including a victory over 19th-ranked Deniz Dilek/Ayesgul Mert of Georgia.
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