Michigan State University Athletics
MSU held the dedication ceremony for Spartan Tennis on Thursday, May 21. (L-R: Women's Tennis Coach Kim Bruno, Vice President/Director of Athletics J Batt, General John Nowak, Joan Secchia Nowak, President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Men's Tennis Coach Mike Flowers).
Michigan State Officially Dedicates Spartan Tennis, New Home for Men’s and Women’s Programs
5/21/2026 8:24:00 PM | Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State University officially dedicated Spartan Tennis, the new home of the MSU men's and women's tennis programs, on Thursday, May 21.
The facility was made possible through a historic $10 million commitment announced in 2024 from Joan Secchia Nowak.
MSU Athletics hosted the dedication event, which featured speakers MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Vice President/Director of Athletics J Batt, women's tennis head coach Kim Bruno, men's tennis head coach Mike Flowers and Spartan All-American Ozan Baris.
The brand-new building is highlighted by coaches offices and locker rooms for both the men's and women's programs, a team room, a kitchen and nutrition station, an athletic training room, and a patio overlooking the six new outdoor courts that include spectator seating and scoreboards.
The dedication plaque displayed in the entrance to the building reads: "In recognition of Joan Secchia Nowak, tennis enthusiast and longtime Spartan. Her love for the game, and devotion to the success of men's and women's sports at Michigan State University, inspired Joan's commitment to this Spartan Tennis Center."
The dedication plaque displayed in the entrance to the building reads: "In recognition of Joan Secchia Nowak, tennis enthusiast and longtime Spartan. Her love for the game, and devotion to the success of men's and women's sports at Michigan State University, inspired Joan's commitment to this Spartan Tennis Center."
The new facility builds on the momentum of the MSU men's and women's tennis programs.
The men's tennis team won the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles in 2026 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the third year in a row.
Bruno, who just completed her 10th season as head coach of the women's team, has collected 115 wins at MSU and is just the second Spartan coach in program history to win 100 matches.
A facility that will transform the student-athlete experience for MSU Tennis.
— Michigan State Athletics (@MSU_Athletics) May 22, 2026
Thank you, Joan Secchia Nowak, for your continued commitment and generosity to our athletic department! pic.twitter.com/QGKXvw8837
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