Assistant Coach Brad McClain is in his eighth season at Ventura College.  With Head Coach Nelson Emery leading both the men's and women's tennis teams for the Pirates, co-Head Coach would probably be a more appropriate title.  He also assists with the VC women's tennis team.

During McClain's tenure with the program, the Pirates have won two state championships, 2008 and 2010, produced a state singles champion and three state doubles champions.  Additionally, VC has finished atop the Western State Conference standings seven times.  VC was also named the CCCAA State Scholar team in 2013 while finishing second at the state finals.

Ventura College is special to McClain.  He played for the Pirates in 1981 and 1982,  winning the WSC singles championship as a sophomore. McClain used Ventura College to move on to Westmont College in Montecito were he played on two nationally ranked teams, finishing ninth and fifth in the country, respectfully.  He received his business degree from Westmont College in 1985.

McClain believes the best way to learn about Ventura College Tennis is by visiting the campus.  "You'll not only notice our excellent tennis facility," he said, "but you'll also notice the hills to the north and the Channel Islands and Pacific Ocean to the south.  You'll realize Ventura College is the place to be."