Over the past three decades, his athletes have won numerous individual and team championships and he has coached several All-Americans. Coach Hiltunen has received such honors as conference coach of the year, state coach of the year and regional coach of the year. Averett College has one of the best maintained tennis facilities in southwestern Virginia. Plans call for the construction of 12 new tennis courts on Averett's new 70-acre North Campus Convocation and Athletic Center Complex. In addition to the regular spring season, Averett participates in fall and spring practice sessions.
Athletes also participate in a weight lifting program to develop strength and conditioning.
We want Averett students to be successful on the court and in the classroom. Averett tennis has a rich tradition of excellence including conference championships, Virginia state singles championships, and participation in the NCAA singles playoffs.