FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (May 8, 2024) – Head coach
Maciej Bogusz wastes no time in the offseason as the Lumberjacks announce three commits, set to join the team this Fall as NAU begins its 2024-25 campaign.
Following another Big Sky regular season championship and a 17-7, 7-1 record through the Spring 2024 campaign, NAU Tennis announces Ivan Perisic, Noa Tcherniack, and Jakub Voleský.
"I am very excited for this recruiting class. Our program's success in the last few seasons has helped us sign the best recruiting class since I have been at NAU. We have signed not only great players but also great people that will help us reach new heights in the near future" Bogusz said.
Arizona local, Perisic will be joining the Lumberjacks from Scottsdale, Ariz. Born in Belgrade, Serbia, Perisic chose NAU for the strength of tennis team and being supported by a motivating coach. Perisic has attended Desert Mountain high school and played under head coach Dan Lefevre. Perisic is a four-star recruit and the No. 1 recruit out of the state of Arizona. Perisic is the son of Ljubomir and Ivona, and the younger brother to Igor.
Lefty Tcherniack will be joining the Lumberjacks from Perols, France. Tcherniack notes he chose NAU for the good relationship he has developed with head coach
Maciej Bogusz, and that he feels motivated by the department and Flagstaff. Tcherniack holds a -2/6 French rating alongside a 12.31 UTR rating. Tcherniack is the son of Yann and Katia and the older brother to Charly.
Voleský will be joining the Lumberjacks from Prague, Czechia with a 12.03 UTR rating. Voleský's best results came in the ITF Tour where he made it to the semifinals in the J100 group in Prague, alongside the semfinals in the J60 Veska, which he accomplished twice. Voleský also made the final at the Czech Men's Tournament and was crowned the ITF J100 Prague doubles winner. Voleský is the son of Karel and Tana and the older brother to Daniel.
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