Alessa Maier

Alessa joined Fresno Pacific University in 2024, which launched her collegiate coaching career with the Sunbirds, a top 25 ranked Division II school. There, she  became the 2026 ITA Women’s Tennis West Region Assistant Coach of the year. 

A native of Hechingen, Germany, Alessa was an elite Division II student athlete at Texas A&M University – Kingsville and became one of the most decorated players in program history. She earned All-American honors, was named the ITA South Central Region Senior of the Year and the ITA Most Improved Player in 2024, and captured the ITA South Central Regional Championship in singles. During her collegiate career, she climbed as high as No. 6 nationally in singles and No. 12 in the nation in doubles.

After two successful seasons at Fresno Pacific, Alessa continues to build her coaching and leadership experience after completing her Master of Business Administration.