University of the Incarnate Word Athletics

University of the Incarnate Word Athletic Director Richard Duran tabbed Courtney Steinbock as the next Head Women's Tennis Coach on Monday, August 28. Steinbock comes to UIW with over 30 years of tennis experience both as a player and a coach.

In her inaugural season, Steinbock took over the Cardinal team with almost no time to prepare for the fall semester and only four returning healthy players. She led UIW to two ranked wins over the New Jersey Institute of Technology and McNeese State University. With a 9-12 overall record and a 4-3 Southland Conference record, the No. 5 Cardinals competed in the semifinals of the SLC Tournament, falling to No. 1 Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. 
 
Steinbock returned to her home state of Texas after head coaching stints at the University of Arkansas and the University of Houston. Prior, she served as an assistant coach at Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Wichita State and Washington State.
 
During Steinbock's tenure with the Razorbacks, she coached a doubles duo to a career-high ITA ranking of No.8 in the country and an Elite 8 finish at the 2019 National Fall Championships. Steinbock has also guided multiple players on the roster to make appearances in the ITA top 125 singles rankings as well as leading four Razorbacks to compete at the prestigious 2019 All-American Championships.

Steinbock led Houston to a 20-4 record in 2018, just the program's seventh 20-win campaign in 41 years and coached two student-athletes to American Athletic Conference All-Conference Team honors. The Cougars went undefeated at home for the first time since 2006 at 14-0 and were ranked as high as No. 49 in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association rankings.

Prior to Houston, Steinbock spent two seasons at Oklahoma State, helping the Cowgirls compile an impressive 49-15 record during that span. In 2015, Oklahoma State achieved one of the best seasons in program history. With Steinbock's help, the Cowgirls finished the season 23-6 and hosted the opening two rounds of the NCAA Championship for the first time. Oklahoma State rose as high as No. 8, a program record, and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1996. Following the season, Steinbock was named ITA Central Regional Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the National Assistant Coach of the Year award.

Steinbock spent three seasons as an assistant at Mississippi State prior to her time at Oklahoma State. She helped the Bulldogs win their first SEC Tournament match in nearly a decade and played a major role in building a program that later advanced to the second round of the NCAA Championship in 2015.

Prior to her time in Starkville, Mississippi, Steinbock served two seasons as Wichita State's associate head coach and helped the Shockers win the 2009 Missouri Valley Conference regular season and tournament championships. She earned MVC Assistant Coach of the Year honors after the season and helped the program make it back to the NCAA Championship in 2010.

A graduate of the University of Kansas, Steinbock also spent three seasons as a volunteer assistant at her alma mater and two seasons as an assistant at Washington State. During her tenure in the Pacific Northwest, the Cougars were ranked as high as No. 39 in the ITA national rankings and qualified for the 2008 NCAA Championship.

A native of Lubbock, Texas, Steinbock was a four-year letterwinner with the Jayhawks from 2000-04. She was named team MVP each of her last two seasons and earned First Team All-Big XII Conference honors as a junior.
 
The Word on Steinbock
 
Tom Rees
Former UIW Women's Tennis Head Coach | Clemson Associate Head Coach
 "Courtney brings championship pedigree and wealth of experience to the nest. Having competed against her teams in the past, I know the upward path of the program will continue as this is a great hire for UIW."
 
Chris Young
Director of Tennis, Head Women's Tennis Coach at Oklahoma State University
 "The University of the Incarnate Word has made a great decision with the hiring of Courtney Steinbock. She is a passionate leader who cares greatly about her student-athletes and will work hard to give them a great experience. She's had success everywhere she has been, and I can't wait to see the success she will have with the Cardinals."
 
Amy Hall Holt
Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator at Arkansas State 
 "I couldn't be happier for Courtney for this opportunity at the University of the Incarnate Word.  Witnessing Courtney's talent as a player and as a coach, she will bring a lot of passion and high energy to this program. Her knowledge of the game and the ability to connect with players sets her apart. I know her team is going to be exciting to watch."

Katarina Adamovic
Grand Canyon Head Women's Tennis Coach
"Courtney's exceptional blend of coaching prowess and her ability to understand and connect with her student-athletes makes her the perfect choice as the new head coach at UIW. Her experience promises a bright future as she leads UIW to new heights."