Jonathan McLaughlin begins the fall of 2009 as the assistant coach for the women's tennis program, replacing Rose Ketmayura-Hanson.

McLaughlin was the assistant women's coach at the University of Arkansas from 2003-2007 where he coached a two-time All-American and helped lead the Razorbacks to the NCAA Tournament. As a member of head coach Michael Hegarty's inaugural staff, he helped turn around a program that had a 42-match Southeastern Conference (SEC) losing streak. In only his second season, the Razorbacks achieved their first .500 record since the late 1990s, and by his third season McLaughlin helped guide Arkansas to its first of several NCAA Tournament berths.

The Arkansas native graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in business administration and was a four-year member of the Tigers' men's tennis team.

"I'm really excited to have Jon join the coaching staff at Dartmouth College," said Dallis. "Jon brings a wealth of experience, a high degree of technical and tactical knowledge, and a passion for tennis that is going to help the women's tennis team continue to make great strides at the national level."

"I can't tell you how happy I am to become a member of the Dartmouth family," said McLaughlin, who enjoys golf and fishing. "I'm really looking forward to working with Coach Dallis and our team on and off the court as we look forward to a successful and exciting 2009-10 season."