Walsh University

Bryan Whittaker has been head coach for men's and women's tennis programs at Walsh since 2012. Previously, he served as an assistant coach for two years.

Under Whittaker's leadership, Walsh Tennis has been a constant force in the G-MAC and in the region. In the 2026 season, the Men's Tennis program saw Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors for Ross Trias. Both programs totalled 2 First Team selections, 3 Second Team selections, and the Elite 26 award winner. In 2025, the Cavs swept the Elite 26 award in G-MAC Tennis. 

Whittaker played for Walsh from 1988-92 when he earned four team MVP awards and was an NAIA Academic All-American in 1991 and 1992. He currently holds the all-time record in wins at the first singles position with 56. He was inducted into the Walsh Wall of Fame in 2007. He was also a two-time first-team All-District 22 selection and was Walsh’s Co-Male Athlete of the Year in 1992. He earned his BA in accounting from Walsh in 1992.

Whittaker served as Lake High School’s boys’ tennis coach from 2005-2012. In 2012 he led the Blue Streaks to their first ever Federal League championship and was voted Stark County Coach of the Year by the Stark County Coaches Association.

Bryan currently resides in Massillon.