Bruce Levine, a professional coach who was serving as the head men’s & women’s tennis coach at Salve Regina University since 2021, passed away at an untimely age of 68, leaving his family, friends, and loved ones devastated.
According to his obituary page, Bruce Levine passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025; however, the details regarding his untimely death are not yet available.
Bruce Levine, born on August 7, 1957, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to parents Marsha and Mark Levine, touched the lives of many through his remarkable athletic career, serving as the tennis coach for over four decades.
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of former Cheshire girls’ tennis head coach Bruce Levine.
— Greg Lederer (@glederernews) August 26, 2025
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In addition to serving as the head tennis coach at Salve Regina University, Bruce also served as a master racquet stringer and senior teaching professional at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Similarly, from 2014 until his untimely death, Bruce Levine owned and served as the CEO of tennis2tennis, a tennis consulting firm that assists tennis clubs with specific operational issues.
Most recently, he served as the girls’ tennis coach at Cheshire High School in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Late Bruce Levine Began His Head Coaching Career in 1998
Bruce Levine began his coaching journey in 1998 at Woodbridge, Connecticut, where he joined Amity Regional High School as the boys’ tennis coach.
From 1998 to 2006, Bruce led Amity Regional in several victories. His team won a state championship in 2004 with an undefeated season.
Furthermore, after a successful tenure at Amity Regional, Bruce served as the head coach of both the men’s and women’s tennis teams at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, from 2016 to 2017.
He also served as the interim head coach for the women’s tennis team at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y, in 2016 and as the women’s tennis coach at Skidmore (1980-1999).
During his tenure at Skidmore, he guided his team to win the Division III national championship.
Similarly, Bruce served as the director of tennis operations at Copper Valley Tennis from 2017 to 2021, and for over 30 years, he was a technical advisor for gear to Tennis Magazine.
Besides his coaching career, the late Bruce Levine excelled in his roles as general manager and partner at Courtside Racquet Club from 2005 to 2014, and as director of tennis at Oak Lane Country Club from 1990 to 2001.
During his tenure at Courtside, the club earned the 2009 Facility of the Year by the USTA National.
Not only did Bruce Levine win the hearts of many with his coaching career, but also as a former professional tennis player.
As a player, Levine had a more than three-year stint on the ATP Tour, primarily playing doubles as a professional.
He also played tennis at Springfield College, from which he graduated in 1979, earning a Bachelor of Science in major physical education and sports medicine.
Furthermore, the untimely death of the legendary tennis coach has left a profound void in the lives of his loved ones.
Many of his loved ones are paying tribute to Bruce Levine and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.
Bruce Levine is survived by his three sons, Noah, Zachary, and Samuel Levine; his sister, Lori Corken; his mother, Marsha Levine; and the entire family.
His family has organized a funeral and memorial service on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Meadowridge Memorial Park, 7250 Washington Blvd. Elkridge MD 21075.
In lieu of flowers, the Levine family has requested that contributions be made to the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, to honor Bruce Levine’s legacy.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Bruce Levine was preceded in death by his father, Mark Levine, and brother, Dr. Peter Levine.
- He served as the senior vice president of tennis operations at Specturm Sports from 1986 to 1989.
- Bruce attended Niskayuna High School.
