UCF KNIGHTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS A WINNING PROGRAM - 1 Under head coach Bobby Cashman, UCF is a nationally-recognized program. AN EXPERIENCED STAFF - 2 UCF’s coaching staff features a unique blend of unparalled experience and youthful vigor. UCF TENNIS COMPLEX - 3 In 2009 the facility hosted the Conference USA Championship. EXCELLENCE ON AND OFF THE COURT - 4 UCF student-athletes are also excelling in the classroom. CONFERENCE USA - 5 UCF joined the league in 2005. THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA - 6-7 With an enrollment of over 50,000, UCF is one of the fastest-growing schools in the country. CAMPUS LIFE/TOWERS AT KNIGHTS PLAZA - 8 With such a diverse campus, there are events for all students. ORLANDO - 9 UCF is located in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. UCF PRESIDENT JOHN C. HITT - 10 UCF President John C. Hitt has transformed UCF into one of the nation’s top universities. UCF DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS KEITH R. TRIBBLE - 11 Keith R. Tribble has spearheaded tremendous growth within UCF Athletics. UCF ATHLETICS FACILITIES - 12 UCF has some of the finest athletics facilities in the nation, including new basketball and football venues. STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING/SPORTS MEDICINE - 13 UCF’s strength and conditioning and sports medicine facilities are located inside the Wayne Densch Sports Center. TABLE OF CONTENTS/QUICK FACTS - 14 HEAD COACH BOBBY CASHMAN - 15 The veteran coach is in his 11th year at the helm of the Knights. UCF TENNIS STAFF - 16 Nick Zieziula is in his second campaign as an assistant coach at UCF. SEASON PREVIEW/ROSTER - 17 The Knights are looking for more success in Conference USA in 2010. JOHAN BEIGART/MARC ROCAFORT - 18 Two of the three seniors on the UCF roster. BROCK SAKEY/BLAZE SCHWARTZ-- 19 Sakey and Schwartz are expected to make a huge splash in singles play this season. JOE DELINKS/EUGENE DOLGOVYKH - 20 The pair is expected to contribute for the Knights in 2010. CLAUDIO ROMANO/MARIO SAMSON - 21 With strong underclassmen the Knights are well prepared for the spring. PROGRAM HISTORY - 22-23 The UCF program began in 1972. CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS - 24 The Knights participated in the NCAA Championships in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Senior Johan Beigart has been named to the All-Conference USA Second Team on two occasions.
The Knights hosted the C-USA Championship in 2009 at the UCF Tennis Complex.
UCF INFORMATION Location Founded Enrollment Nickname Colors Conference Home Facility President Director of Athletics NCAA Faculty Representative Athletics Phone
Orlando, Fla. 1963 53,537 Knights Black and Gold Conference USA UCF Tennis Complex Dr. John C. Hitt Keith R. Tribble Dr. Consuelo Stebbins (407) 823-4114
COACHING STAFF Head Coach Bobby Cashman Alma Mater/Year Barry/1989 Year at UCF/Overall 11th/11th UCF Record/Career Record 136-87/Same Phone (407) 823-2257 E-mail rcashman@athletics.ucf.edu Fax (407) 823-5293 Assistant Coach Nick Zieziula Alma Mater/Year Buffalo/2005 E-mail nzieziula@athletics.ucf.edu Phone (407) 823-2257
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TEAM INFORMATION 2009 Record Letterwinners Returning
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ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS Associate Director/Men’s Tennis Doug Richards Phone (407) 823-2142 E-mail drichards@athletics.ucf.edu Student Assistant Sarah Bishop Phone (352) 317-1353 E-mail sbishop@athletics.ucf.edu Fax (407) 823-5293 Mailing Address PO Box 163555 Orlando, Fla. 32816 Web Site UCFAthletics.com The 2010 UCF Men’s Tennis Yearbook was written and designed by Sarah Bishop. Editorial assistance provided by Doug Richards, Joe Hornstein, Andrew Gavin, Brian Ormiston, Leigh Torbin and Sarah Tarasewicz. Covers designed by Doug Richards and Sarah Bishop. Photographs provided by Sideline Sports (UCFphotos.com), Jay Hatch, UCF University Marketing and the Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Head coach Bobby Cashman’s team will face eight squads that finished the 2009 season ranked in the top 75 in the country.