Daniel Rockhill
Daniel Rockhill
Title: Asst. Coach
Organization: Men's Tennis
Phone: Ext. 2437
Email: Daniel.Rockhill@concordia-ny.edu
Year: 21th
Previous College: Concordia (NY) '90

Daniel Rockhill begins his 21st and final season as Assistant Coach of the Clippers in 2020. While at Concordia, Daniel has been recognized by the ITA as the Eastern Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 and most recently in 2018 while garnering Eastern Region Women's Assistant Coach of the Year honors in 2010, 2013 and 2018. On a national level, he has received the ITA National Men's Assistant Coach of Year distinction in 2010, 2013 and 2018.

Rockhill is the current ITA East Regional Ranking Chair for both women's and men’s tennis, beginning his service in 2018 and 2019 respectively. 

A 1990 graduate of Concordia, Daniel was ranked 9th nationally in doubles (1990), served as team captain (1989-1990), and is the only player in NCAA Division II history to win both singles and doubles Conference Championships in the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference and the Metropolitan Collegiate Tennis Conference in the same season (1990). 

Daniel is a practicing clinician in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is also an active volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Meals on Wheels and in local soup kitchens encouraging players, both past and present, to engage in his passion of community service.  

Coach Rockhill continues his family coaching tradition as his father, Dr. Ronald H. Rockhill, guided the Clippers from 1965 - 1968.  In addition, Daniel's mother, Esther Petzke Rockhill, was a decorated athlete and coach for Concordia during the 1960's. In an effort to recognize her impact on students and athletics, the athletic department annually awards the Esther Petzke Rockhill honor for excellence in women’s athletics.

Daniel lives locally with his wife Heather.  He is an avid golfer and enjoys reading.