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Boys Tennis at George School

The George School Boys Varsity Tennis team, led by longtime head coach Pacho Gutierrez, competes in the Friends Schools League (FSL) and trains in our newly renovated tennis facility.

Coach Pacho brings over two decades of experience and a holistic approach that emphasizes character, mental toughness and personal growth alongside athletic skill.

The program fosters discipline, teamwork, and respect, creating a positive environment where players sharpen their strengths, develop smart strategies and thrive both on and off the court.

Anytime you coach a team that makes it to the FSL Finals, they are going to stand out, and when they become 'champs,' they bring great satisfaction to us as coaches. But there are other metrics to judge a team's success: how far the team has improved, how well they work together, are they stand-up individuals?"Pacho Gutierrez,
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Tennis

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ACCOLADES

  • League Legacy: George School Boys Tennis has a long history of success in the Friends Schools League, highlighted by multiple championship titles and consistent appearances in the finals.
     
  • Historic Championships: The Cougars claimed FSL titles in 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2008, and 2016, often defeating top league contenders in close matches.
     
  • Recent Highlights: In 2025, the team finished 9–1 in league play, winning 90 of 102 sets; Head Coach Pacho Gutierrez celebrated his 160th varsity win, while Jason Ma ’28 and Raj Nagra ’28 earned First Team All-FSL honors.

Meet the Coaches

Head Coach Pacho Gutierrez '77  
Pacho Gutierrez has led the George School Boys Varsity Tennis program for over two decades, bringing dedication, experience and a deep passion for the sport. A graduate of Earlham College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Pacho has guided his teams to consistent success during his 22-year tenure as head coach. Under his leadership, the Cougars have captured two FSL Team Championships (2008 and 2016) and reached the league finals six times. His commitment to developing well-rounded student-athletes has made a lasting impact on the program and the players he coaches.

Assistant Coach Glenn Curry

Glenn Curry brings extensive experience and passion to the George School boys tennis program. A former collegiate soccer player at Temple University and lifelong tennis enthusiast, he has earned multiple championships as both a player and coach. Glenn began his coaching journey at George School in 2004 with the boys JV tennis team and later became a certified tennis instructor through the Professional Tennis Registry. His impact spans multiple sports, including leading the 2018 boys varsity basketball team to its first winning season in 13 years, and currently guiding the boys varsity soccer program to continued success.

Junior Varsity Head Coach Cecilia Grissa '04

Cecilia Grissa, a 2004 George School graduate, takes over as Head Coach of the Girls’ Varsity Tennis team this fall after previously leading the Girls’ JV team for two seasons and serving as Boys’ JV Coach in the spring. She holds an M.A. in Global Communications from the American University of Paris and a B.A. in French and Visual Culture from Bates College. A former competitive junior tennis player ranked in both the USTA and the International Tennis Federation (ITF), Cecilia brings valuable competitive insight and a deep love for the sport to her coaching.