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A B table of Contents A message from Interim Arizona Quick Facts ...................................... 2 Athletics Director Kathleen 2009-2010 Arizona Men’s Tennis Roster ........... 3 LaRose to prospective Season Outlook ............................................ 4 Player Bios.............................................. 5-8 Wildcats Returnees ............................................. 5-7 Newcomers .............................................. 8 hank you for your interest in the Coaching Staff ........................................ 9-11 University of Arizona. As you consider Head Coach Tad Berkowitz .......................... 9 Tthe important choice of an institution Assistant Coach Tom Lloyd ....................... 10 of higher education at which you’ll continue Strength Coach Shawn Farria .................... 11 your academic and athletic careers, I hope Volunteer Assistant Coach Ryan Johnson .... 11 that you will become fully aware of what 2008-09 Season Results .............................. 12 the University of Arizona has to offer. Records .................................................... 13 First and foremost, the University is ITA All-Americans ....................................... 14 an outstanding academic institution Ace Cats ................................................... 15 with a tremendous national reputation. LaNelle Robson Tennis Center ....................... 16 As a Carnegie Research I and Land Grant 2010 Opponents ........................................ 17 institution, its status as a public university is really second to none. You can The University of Arizona ........................18-19 rest assured that all of the institution’s educational resources and outstanding Tucson, Arizona ...................................... 20 teaching faculty will come into play as you seek an academic degree in any Strength Training .................................... 21 number of fields of endeavor. Your quality of education is very important to Athletic Excellence ..................................... 22 us. While there is no question that your athletic ability plays a huge factor in Athletics Facilities ..............................23-24 our interest in you as a student-athlete, it cannot be overemphasized that the Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavillion ................. 25 “student” part of the term student-athlete is dear to us. We want you to succeed, C.A.T.S ..............................................26-27 and we understand that earning an undergraduate degree forms the foundation for Athletics Administration ............................. 28 future success in life. The Wildcat coaching staff is clearly one of the best in the Pac-10 and nationally. Head Coach Tad Berkowitz has brought in leaders from across the country, men to whom success and a tradition of winning through hard work and dedication comes naturally. The coaching and the entire athletics department staff are committed to the success of our student-athletes. Our tennis program will be a winning program, and much of that will derive from the exceptional staff. We have worked diligently to keep the University of Arizona athletic facilities better than, or equal to, any other. You will note this on your visit- whether it is legendary McKale Center, the computer center or our vibrant new strength or conditioning and treatment centers. The entire athletics department is housed in McKale Center and affords student-athletes with all the resources and individuals services needed to succeed both in and out of the gym. CREDITS Tucson is one of the largest college towns in America. While the city itself approaches a general population of nearly one million people, the University The 2010 University of Arizona men’s tennis of Arizona remains a focal point. Its teaching, research and service missions media guide is a product of the University of reach across the globe, but UA athletics continues to be a favorite for much of Arizona Athletics Media Relations Office 2009. It Tucson’s population. Tucson and UA go hand-in-hand and it makes for a unique was written and edited by Amber Sleek. Layout, relationship, as student-athletes are well-known and supported in the community. Design and Printing by Brad Woodward; Ben Again, thank you for considering the University of Arizona. We are interested in Franklin Press. Assistance by Tad Berkowitz, Tom you as a student-athlete, as a young man with bright overall potential and as a Lloyd, Ryan Johnson, Shawn Farria and members person who has what it takes to become an Arizona Wildcat. of the tennis team. Photo credits: Luke Adams, J & L Photography, Tom Duddleston Jr., the University of Arizona Athletic Media Relations. Sincerely, Kathleen LaRose 1 Quick Facts Location ................................................................Tucson, Ariz. Founded ...........................................................................1885 Enrollment .....................................................................37,000 Nickname .................................................................... .Wildcats Colors…… ...................................................... Cardinal and Navy Affiliation ......................................................... NCAA Division I Conference ................................................................. Pacific-10 Region ...........................................................................…VIII Home Facility……………………………LaNelle Robson Tennis Court President ..................................................... ..Dr. Robert Shelton Faculty Representative… ....................................... .Jory Hancock Interim Athletics Director ........................ Kathleen “Rocky” LaRose ARIZONA Men’s TENNIS Pat Metham will use his 2008-09 Overall Record ....................................................... 18-6 experience to help Letterwinners Returning/Lost ................................................9/1 lead the Wildcats. Newcomers.............................................................................4 Head Coach .......................................... Tad Berkowitz (Fifth Year) Alma Mater (Year) .............................................New Mexico ‘96 Office Phone .................................................... 520) 621-4626 Record at Arizona ........................................................ .46-43 Career Record ............................................................... 46-43 Assistant Coach .......................................Tom Lloyd (Fourth Year) Alma Mater (Year) … .............................................. Arizona ‘04 Office Phone ...................................................(520) 621-2907 Men’s Tennis Address .................................... 320 McKale Center Tucson, Ariz. 85719 SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director ............................. Tom Duddleston Jr. Associate Sports Information Director ....................... Richard Paige Associate Sports Information Director ...........................Blair Willis Associate Sports Information Director ...................Eric Montgomery Sports Information Intern ......................................Blake Grimsley Student Assistant SID/Men’s Tennis ............................Amber Sleek E-mail ..............................................asleek@email.arizona.edu Sports Information Phone ....................................(520) 621-4163 Sports Information Fax …… .................................(520) 621-2681 Sports Information Mailing Address ....................... P.O. Box 210096 Tucson, Ariz. 85721-0096 Website ............................................... www.arizonaathletics.com Senior Ravid Hazi will be a solid contributor. 2 Men's Tennis Roster The Arizona Wildcats have seven returning players and add four newcomers. PLAYER HT. WT. YR. DOB HOMETOWN Andres Carrasco 5-11 168 Jr. 5/14/86 Cabrils, Barcelona Frank Chen 5-10 143 Fr. 10/04/90 Houli, Taiwan Geoff Embry 5-11 150 Jr. 1/14/88 Phoenix, Ariz. Jay Goldman 5-10 175 Jr. 11/16/87 Worcester, Mass. Ravid Hazi 5-7 150 Sr. 2/22/87 Rishon LeZion, Israel David Humphreys 6-5 170 Jr. 9/12/88 Reno, Nev. Alex Johnson 5-10 150 Fr. 8/18/90 Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. Borja Malo 5-10 175 Jr. 12/15/87 Santiago, Chile Pat Metham 6-5 180 Sr. 4/22/88 Wellington, New Zealand Tom Wolff 6-2 175 So. 12/14/89 Tucson, Ariz. Jason Zafiros 5-9 140 So. 7/4/90 Bradenton, Fla. Head Coach: Tad Berkowitz (Fifth season, New Mexico, ’96) Assistant Coach: Tom Lloyd (Fourth season, Arizona, ’04) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Ryan Johnson (First season, UNC Charlotte, ’07) Strength Coach: Shawn Farria (Second Season, University of Oklahoma, ’03) BRANDON BLacKMAN JOSH GARTMAN Team Manager Team Manager Year: Sophomore Year: Freshman Hometown: Alta Loma, Calif. Hometown: Woodland Hills, Calif. Major: Business Major: Pre-Business Years with Program: 2 Years with Program: 1 Responsibilities: Facility upkeep, court washing Responsibilities: Stringing tennis rackets and home match setup. Something interesting: “Played nine years of Something interesting: “Although, I may tennis and learned to string in six weeks.” not be a master at tennis yet, I am still the undisputed table tennis champion.” 3 Season Outlook fter advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament “The bar has been raised now, our expectation level has increased,” it concluded arguably the best season in school history for Berkowitz said. “On the reverse side our opponents are aware of our Athe past 25 years. One can assume the expectations are high dangerous