Bio

Sendek joins the Northwood athletic staff from NCAA Division II institution Saginaw Valley State University, where he served as the head coach for one season.

Prior to SVSU, Sendek was at Georgia Southwestern State University where he served as the head coach of the tennis program and assistant compliance director. During his time with the Canes, Sendek oversaw all aspects of the tennis program including recruiting, scheduling, and operations. Under his leadership, the 2022-23 tennis team won the Presidents Cup for the highest GPA in the department.

Sendek gained coaching experience with GSW's women's soccer team as an assistant for the 2021-22 season. He worked directly with goalkeepers and helped the team achieve the highest win total in program history.

Before working at GSW, Sendek worked as a graduate assistant women's soccer coach at NCAA DII institute Lincoln Memorial and an assistant coach at NCAA DIII MacMurray College in 2020. He coached at NJCAA Georgia Military College in 2018-19 and Division I West Virginia in 2017-2018.

Coach Sendek's tennis background includes a storied playing career that saw him reach the Top 100 in the Midwest region during his junior career as well as the opportunity to represent the USA in international competition prior to the start of his college career. As a student-athlete, Sendek played #1 singles at Wilmington College and participated on the West Virginia Mountaineers club tennis squad.

Sendek received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from West Virginia University in Athletic Coaching Education and Sport Coaching and Education. Sendek is currently working on an MBA with a specialization in Sport Management from Lincoln Memorial University.