USC Women’s Tennis Welcomes Ben Goldberg as New Assistant Coach

On July 1, USC women’s tennis head coach Alison Swain announced the appointment of Ben Goldberg as the new assistant coach for the team. Goldberg, who recently held the position of assistant coach at Pepperdine University, is returning to a familiar Southern California landscape.

Experience in Southern California

Goldberg, a Pacific Palisades native, brings a wealth of experience to USC. He spent the past season at Pepperdine, where he contributed to the team’s overall success. Under his guidance, the Waves women’s tennis team recorded a 15-12 record, including an impressive 5-1 in conference matches. They also secured the West Coast Conference (WCC) Tournament Title and advanced to the second round of NCAA play, finishing the season ranked 25th in the final ITA team rankings.

A Proven Track Record at UCLA

Prior to his time at Pepperdine, Goldberg dedicated eight years to UCLA, both as a student-athlete and coach. He began his coaching career at UCLA in 2021, initially serving as a volunteer assistant before being promoted to a full-time assistant coach on the men’s tennis team. During his three years in this role, Goldberg helped mentor several standout athletes, including All-Pac-12 players and NCAA singles qualifiers such as Alexander Hoogmartens and Govind Nanda. Notably, he also played a role in developing Spencer Johnson, the 2024 Pac-12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Year.

Achievements as a Student-Athlete

As a player at UCLA, Goldberg was instrumental in leading the Bruins to three Pac-12 regular-season titles and one conference tournament championship. His on-court achievements include a 48-43 record in singles and a 33-36 mark in doubles over his five-season tenure, which was extended due to the additional year granted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Academic Excellence

Goldberg has also demonstrated a commitment to academic achievement, earning a place on the UCLA Athletic Director’s Honor Roll six times and obtaining his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2021.

With Goldberg joining Swain’s coaching staff, which already includes associate head coach Pete Billingham, USC’s women’s tennis program is poised for continued success in the competitive landscape of collegiate tennis.