JEFF BUXTON- Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach
Jeff Buxton enters his fourth season as Grove City College head men's tennis coach.

Buxton joined the College's athletic department in July 2012 as head tennis coach and as an assistant professor of physical education and exercise science.

In his first season, Buxton guided Grove City's men's team to the conference title and a berth in the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament, earning PAC Coach of the Year honors for his efforts.

He is also Grove City's head women's tennis coach. Last year, current junior Caroline McGuire captured the conference's Player of the Year award under his guidance.

Buxton is the fourth head women's tennis coach in Grove City history.

Buxton came to Grove City after spending nine years as the general manager of One on One Fitness Consultants in State College, Pa.

In that position, Buxton developed One on One's personal fitness training instructor program and educational curriculum. He also coordinated and oversaw the development of all staff members.

Buxton also served as a guest lecturer for the Penn State University Kinesiology Club and various kinesiology classes.

He has been certified as a National Academy of Sports Medicine Enhancement Specialist and as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Buxton earned a bachelor's of science degree in kinesiology/movement science from Penn State in 2003. He completed his master of science in exercise science and health promotion at California University of Pennsylvania in December 2010.

A native of Wyoming, Pa., Buxton now lives in Grove City with his wife and their son and daughter.