Jonatan Berhane

Biography

Personal Information Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Education: Lewis-Clark State College, 2009; East Tennessee State University, 2013 Birthday: October 30 Coaching Experience 2023-present: Alabama, Head Coach 2018-23: Alabama, Assistant Head Coach 2014-18: Western Kentucky, Head Coach 2013-14: Youngstown State, Assistant Coach Jonatan Berhane was named head coach of the Alabama women's tennis program on April 21, 2023, following the retirement of longtime head coach Jenny Mainz. Prior to being named head coach, Berhane served as the program's assistant coach for five seasons. "We are excited to announce the elevation of Jonatan to head coach of our women's tennis program," said Director of Athletics Greg Byrne. "He has incredible character and, having been a part of the program for the last five seasons, knows all about the wonderful team culture built by his predecessor Jenny Mainz. Congratulations to Jonatan and his family. We look forward to having him join our outstanding lineup of head coaches." Alabama - Head Coach (2023-Present) In 2025, guided Alabama to 13 wins which included an eight-match win winning streak leading into SEC play Helped the team to its highest ITA team ranking of the season at No. 15 Coached three-time All-SEC honoree, Petra Sedlackova, to her second-consecutive award while the senior led the Crimson Tide at the No. 1 spot Led the Crimson Tide to a 13-1 start to the 2024 season, including an 11-match winning streak Guided the Tide to the program's thir