Tessa returns to the Tigers coaching staff for her sixth season as an assistant coach. Tessa had a five-year AUS playing career - her final two seasons with the Tigers serving as a co-captain in her final year. A five-time Academic All-Canadian, she began her career with the Acadia Axewomen where she played three seasons and received AUS all-rookie recognition. Tessa has also coached with Volleyball Nova Scotia Provincial Team programand with the Tigers Volleyball Club for four years.