Meet the Coaches
Varsity Head Coach: Peter Schwallier
Coach Schwallier is entering his 6th year as Head Coach of the West Ottawa Tennis. In his past five years as coach, his Mens teams have earned five OK-Red Titles and four Regional Championships. Each year they have qualified for the State Finals, twice finishing in the State's Top Ten. He played high school tennis at Coopersville, and then attended Grand Valley State University, where he played tennis and earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Social Studies. As a player at GVSU, Coach Schwallier was a two-time ITA Scholar Athlete and GLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention. Through college he worked as an instructor at Ramblewood Tennis Club. After playing collegiately, he was Grand Valley's Assistant Tennis Coach for a year, then served as Coopersville's Varsity Head Coach the following three years. At West Ottawa, Coach Schwallier also teaches Geometry and Alegebra II. Pete is married to Pam and became a father in May.
Seasons as West Ottawa Men's Tennis Coach: 6
OK-Red Conference Titles: 6
OK-Red Duel Record: 29 Wins, 1 Loss, and 5 Ties
Regional Titles: 5
State Finals Appearances: 6
Coach Schwallier is entering his 6th year as Head Coach of the West Ottawa Tennis. In his past five years as coach, his Mens teams have earned five OK-Red Titles and four Regional Championships. Each year they have qualified for the State Finals, twice finishing in the State's Top Ten. He played high school tennis at Coopersville, and then attended Grand Valley State University, where he played tennis and earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Social Studies. As a player at GVSU, Coach Schwallier was a two-time ITA Scholar Athlete and GLIAC All-Conference Honorable Mention. Through college he worked as an instructor at Ramblewood Tennis Club. After playing collegiately, he was Grand Valley's Assistant Tennis Coach for a year, then served as Coopersville's Varsity Head Coach the following three years. At West Ottawa, Coach Schwallier also teaches Geometry and Alegebra II. Pete is married to Pam and became a father in May.
Seasons as West Ottawa Men's Tennis Coach: 6
OK-Red Conference Titles: 6
OK-Red Duel Record: 29 Wins, 1 Loss, and 5 Ties
Regional Titles: 5
State Finals Appearances: 6
Varsity Assistant Head Coach: Dan Doerrfeld
Coach Doerrfeld graduated from Jacobs High School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where he earned 4 varsity letters primarily playing 1st singles. He was twice named All-State in a State with a wealth of tennis talent. Coach Doerrfeld played his college tennis at Aquinas College, where they were consistently ranked in the top 15 nationally. During his time at Aquinas, he became part of a select group of players to accumulate over 100 career wins. Coach Doerrfeld has been teaching tennis for the past 7 years. He has taught at Riverview and MVP Rockford, and is currently a teaching pro at the MAC in Grand Rapids. He has coached Rockford's Junior Varsity the past two fall seasons, and has given that position up to join our staff. In the Spring season, Coach Doerrfeld is the Varsity Women's Tennis Coach for Forest Hills Eastern.
Coach Doerrfeld graduated from Jacobs High School in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where he earned 4 varsity letters primarily playing 1st singles. He was twice named All-State in a State with a wealth of tennis talent. Coach Doerrfeld played his college tennis at Aquinas College, where they were consistently ranked in the top 15 nationally. During his time at Aquinas, he became part of a select group of players to accumulate over 100 career wins. Coach Doerrfeld has been teaching tennis for the past 7 years. He has taught at Riverview and MVP Rockford, and is currently a teaching pro at the MAC in Grand Rapids. He has coached Rockford's Junior Varsity the past two fall seasons, and has given that position up to join our staff. In the Spring season, Coach Doerrfeld is the Varsity Women's Tennis Coach for Forest Hills Eastern.
Junior Varsity Head Coach: Del Dozeman
Coach Dozeman is entering his second year as coach of the boys JV team, and he brings a tremendous amount of experience and talent with him. Del played tennis for Hope College, and taught at the Holland Tennis Club from 1978-1988. He coached the West Ottawa Men’s Varsity Tennis Team from 1981-1991, bringing West Ottawa an OK-Red Conference Title in 1985. Del and his wife Becky have three children: Tyler, Sammie, and Josh. While his kids were in school, Del coached the Middle School boys and girls teams. Del lives in Holland and owns a Servicemaster.
Coach Dozeman is entering his second year as coach of the boys JV team, and he brings a tremendous amount of experience and talent with him. Del played tennis for Hope College, and taught at the Holland Tennis Club from 1978-1988. He coached the West Ottawa Men’s Varsity Tennis Team from 1981-1991, bringing West Ottawa an OK-Red Conference Title in 1985. Del and his wife Becky have three children: Tyler, Sammie, and Josh. While his kids were in school, Del coached the Middle School boys and girls teams. Del lives in Holland and owns a Servicemaster.
