Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ)

Tessmann begins his fourth season on the bench for the Eagles. Before joining the staff at ERAU, Tessmann spent a year as the JV head coach and assistant varsity coach at Prescott High School.

Prior to moving to Arizona, Tessmann was an assistant varsity coach at Randolph High School in Randolph, Wisconsin. Tessmann was part of three state tournament teams with back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011. The 2010 team finished as the only undefeated team in the state that season and set several state records including number of wins and number of state championships.

While in Wisconsin, Tessmann also spent over 20 years as part of the statistical crew for the University of Wisconsin Badgers including men’s basketball and football, where he was in charge of defensive statistics.

At Embry-Riddle, he helps in many aspects of the program including working with the teams post players.

Tessmann and his wife Sue live outside of Prescott.