A 7-time NCAA championship coach at Boise State, Colgate, Mississippi State, and McKendree, René Vidal serves as head coach at national powerhouse NIU Men’s Tennis. In 2024, he led NIU to the MAC tournament semifinals, an 18-6 record, and a Top 100 ITA ranking.

René is the author of four top-selling books, including “Down 40 Love: Private Lessons on Turning Adversity into Competitive Advantage.” As host and creator of the Down 40 Love Podcast, René sits down with bold leaders to discuss how to flip setbacks into bouncebacks.