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| Name: | Usf Women's Tennis |
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| Profile: | Club |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| City: | Tampa |
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| Sport: | Tennis |
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| Category: | Division 1 |
| General Description: | University of South Florida Mission Statement The University of South Florida is a comprehensive metropolitan research university. Intercollegiate Athletics are an integral part of USF and its mission is to sponsor a diverse and nationally competitive Division I program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness, and emotional development of student athletes at USF. Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters, and the greater Tampa bay community-at-large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are mechanisms by which the community can identify with the university. Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also contact vehicles leading supporters to a greater awareness of the university's mission, academic programs, and prominence as an educational institution. Beyond the greater Tampa Bay area, Intercollegiate Athletics give USF recognition at the state, regional, and national level. Intercollegiate Athletics are a substantial asset to the university, its students, and to other recreational and physical education programs at USF. They are also compatible with the mission of the university and the State University System's to excellence. |
| Background: | The 2007-08 season marks the third year for Agustin Moreno’s as head coach at the University of South Florida. Moreno made the move to USF from the University of Georgia where he served as assistant coach for three years, (2002-05) alongside head coach Manuel Diaz. “Coach Moreno brings a wealth of intercollegiate tennis knowledge from on and off the court, and we are excited to attract him to USF,” Doug Woolard, USF Athletics Director said upon Moreno’s hiring. “He has been a part of three elite tennis programs — as a coach at Georgia and TCU — and as a student-athlete at Pepperdine. His success as the coach of Mexico’s Women’s Federation Cup Team also speaks highly of his talents.” The 2006-07 season proved to be a definitive one for Moreno and the USF women’s tennis team. With a 4-3 come-from-behind win over No. 2 Notre Dame in the conference championship match, the squad seized the first BIG EAST title for USF since the school became a part of the league in 2005. The Bulls picked up six All-Tournament awards following the title, including Women’s Most Outstanding Player for senior Shadisha Robinson. Moreno was named BIG EAST Coach of the Year. In addition, the Bulls made their second consecutive appearance in the NCAA Tournament, progressing to the second round. “All of these things are truly an honor to be part of," Moreno said. "They’re great accomplishments all-around for the team. I'm very proud of them." At Georgia, Moreno helped the squad advance to the NCAA Championship Quarterfinals in 2004-05 and concluded the year ranked No. 7 in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) poll. The roster featured the No. 1 ranked and NCAA Champion doubles tandem and several other nationally ranked singles players. His leadership and coaching abilities were evident in his first season at the helm of the Bulls, as he guided the team to a 17-6 record and a second place finish at the BIG EAST Championships. The team finished ranked No. 37 by the ITA, the highest ranking the USF women have held at seasons end in more than five years. Moreno additionally coached the team to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After dispatching No. 35 Maryland 4-0 in the first round, the Bulls fell to No. 2 Florida by the same margin. Additionally, Moreno’s Bulls finished the year with three players ranked in the top 100 in singles nationally by the ITA, (No. 59 – Courtney Vernon, No. 60 – Neyssa Etienne and No. 92 – Liz Cruz). In doubles, the tandem of Etienne and Gabriela Duch finished the year ranked No. 11 in the country and advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Doubles Championships after defeating top 20 teams from Pepperdine and Kentucky. Prior to Georgia, Moreno spent two seasons (1999-01) as an assistant at Texas Christian University, helping the Horned Frogs to a No. 2 national ranking and a Western Athletic Conference championship. TCU concluded the year 24-4 and advanced to the semifinals of both the ITA National Indoor Championship and NCAA Championship. Moreno’s extensive coaching resume includes a wealth of international experience guiding women’s programs. For five years he served as the head coach of the Mexican Women’s Federation Cup Team (1999-2003) and during that time also mentored Mexico’s Women’s Continental Cup Team (2001), an 18-and-under squad, and Women’s Pan-American Team (2004). The Federation Cup is the women’s equivalent of the Davis Cup on the men’s side. Moreno’s international experience also includes a stint as an assistant with the Mexican Davis Cup Team. He also directed the Mexican 14-and-nder World Youth Cup squad in Japan. “Agustin has been ready to become a head coach and is a great fit for our program,” Associate Director of Athletics Barry Clemens said. “He has played a key role in the successes of several nationally successful teams and no doubt will continue that trend at USF.” Moreno played one season (1985-86) at Pepperdine, earning a No. 4 national ranking in doubles and helping the Waves to the National indoor title and an appearance in the NCAA Championship title match. Before arriving at Pepperdine, he was ranked No. 1 in doubles as a junior and was the doubles champion at Junior Wimbledon in 1985. The Phoenix, Ariz., native enjoyed a successful professional career on the ATP tour, which spanned from 1987-1994. He was a doubles semifinalist at the 1988 French Open and also participated in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea. Moreno also was a member of Mexico’s Davis Cup Team (1985-94) and owns career singles wins over Thomas Muster and Petr Korda. A 2002 gradate of TCU with a Bachelor of Arts degree |
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