Team:women
At Murray State
The 2021-22 school year is the eighth season for Jorge Caetano as head coach of the Murray State women's tennis program.
He is the ninth coach in program history.
The pillars of Caetano’s program include an emphasis on academics, great physical conditioning, and determined play.
Enters the 2020-21 season with a career coaching record of 69-48
As a first-year coach In 2015, Caetano led the Racers to the Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament championship - earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament. They finished with a 17-4 overall record, 9-1 in the OVC, and unbeaten at home at 11-0. Erin Patton was also undefeated during the regular season.
Has coached eight All-OVC selections since taking over the program in 2015
Coached Nancy Karaky to a 2015 OVC Freshman of the Year award - the first in program history.
Led the Racers to a 14-8 overall record, with an 8-1 mark in the OVC in 2018. They also went a perfect 8-0 at home.
Holds a 38-10 coaching record at home since taking over the program in 2015
Playing Career
Was a four-year letter winner for Murray State from 2009-12.
Had 21 singles and 24 doubles wins at MSU.
As a senior in 2012, he played the No. 1 singles spot for the Racers.
Played for Murray State legend Mel Purcell, who is now Director of Tennis Emeritus for the MSU program.
Personal
Born April 4, 1989 in Niteroi, Brazil.
Is a Murray State graduate with a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering technology in 2013.
Earned his M.B.A. at Murray State in 2016.
Married Veronica Caetano on July 23, 2016.
Murray State, founded in 1922, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business and Public Affairs, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Humanistic Studies, Industry and Technology, and Science and the Department of Library Science. Its 232-acre campus is located in southwestern Kentucky, near the Tennessee border.
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Ohio Valley
NCAA 1
Aug 15
35020
$9494
$11628
Town: Distant
5,000 - 9,999
16/1
Doctor's degree
Yes
77%
-2.0
Charge for room and board:
$9510
0.84%
Considered but not required
Required
SAT Read Write: Min: 495 Max: 600 Avg: 548
SAT Math: Min: 470 Max: 590 Avg: 530