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Rosas fills shoes of former coach
Miami tennis looks to new mentor following Reppert's departure to Fla.
Trish Engelman
Issue date: 4/20/07 Section: Sports
His accomplishments also include representing Mexico in several international events, one of which was the 1994 Davis Cup.
"Ricky is a great motivator," Pulido said. "He is always in a positive mood and has a great attitude with the team."
Before Reppert's departure, the team had a powerful combination going for them - Rosas' contagious energy and Reppert's years of experience.
"Ricky did a great job of combining what we were used to when Reppert was head coach, but also adding a little of his own modernization to the team," Jirouskova said.
In his new position, Rosas said he intends to make a few minor changes, which he believes will result in ultimate success for the team.
"We are working on bringing our energy into the team so that we can focus a little bit more on our matches," Rosas said. "I want them to do well in the classroom, but at the same time be able to perform their best on the court too."
The RedHawks struggled early in the month of April, falling to Bowling Green 5-2 April 6, then losing the next day to the top team in the Mid-American Conference, Western Michigan 7-0.
"The girls understand it's the nature of the sport - sometimes they are going to win and other times they will lose," Rosas said. "However, if we encourage each other the results we expect will eventually come."
The 'Hawks got back on the winning track and uncovered their usual team chemistry as they downed April 12 conference opponent the Northern Illinois Huskies, 5-2.
With the help and support from their new head coach, the RedHawks foresee the benefits and multiple victories the future of their season has in store for them.
"Ricky knows exactly what to say to us on the court," Pulido said. "He is more than a coach to us, he is our friend and we trust that he will take care of us."
Miami rounds out its regular season when they host Ball State at 1 p.m. April 21 at home.
"Ricky is a great motivator," Pulido said. "He is always in a positive mood and has a great attitude with the team."
Before Reppert's departure, the team had a powerful combination going for them - Rosas' contagious energy and Reppert's years of experience.
"Ricky did a great job of combining what we were used to when Reppert was head coach, but also adding a little of his own modernization to the team," Jirouskova said.
In his new position, Rosas said he intends to make a few minor changes, which he believes will result in ultimate success for the team.
"We are working on bringing our energy into the team so that we can focus a little bit more on our matches," Rosas said. "I want them to do well in the classroom, but at the same time be able to perform their best on the court too."
The RedHawks struggled early in the month of April, falling to Bowling Green 5-2 April 6, then losing the next day to the top team in the Mid-American Conference, Western Michigan 7-0.
"The girls understand it's the nature of the sport - sometimes they are going to win and other times they will lose," Rosas said. "However, if we encourage each other the results we expect will eventually come."
The 'Hawks got back on the winning track and uncovered their usual team chemistry as they downed April 12 conference opponent the Northern Illinois Huskies, 5-2.
With the help and support from their new head coach, the RedHawks foresee the benefits and multiple victories the future of their season has in store for them.
"Ricky knows exactly what to say to us on the court," Pulido said. "He is more than a coach to us, he is our friend and we trust that he will take care of us."
Miami rounds out its regular season when they host Ball State at 1 p.m. April 21 at home.
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