DRC NT tennis in search of coach

OldTimer · May 10, 2006

Tennis: UNT tennis in search of coach

Prevette out after below-par season

08:23 AM CDT on Tuesday, May 9, 2006

By Brett Vito / Staff Writer

Dawna Prevette has resigned as North Texas head tennis coach, UNT athletic director Rick Villarreal confirmed on Monday.

Prevette spent five full seasons with the Mean Green and led UNT to double figure wins in four straight campaigns before the team struggled to a 6-18 record this past season. UNT beat Middle Tennessee in its Sun Belt Conference tournament opener before its 2005-06 season came to a close with a 4-0 loss to Florida International in the quarterfinals.

“It was a tough year for Dawna,” Villarreal said. “She felt like she needed to move in another direction where she could be happy and successful.”

UNT has already begun searching for a new coach.

The Mean Green’s next coach will take over a program that is scheduled to lose only one senior from its roster and has the advantage of playing at the Waranch Tennis Pavilion. UNT opened the $3 million, 12-court facility this spring.

“We expect to be competitive quickly,” Villarreal said. “We wouldn’t have built a new tennis center if we didn’t expect to be competitive. This will be a highly attractive job and we would like to fill it as soon as possible.

“We want someone who can come in and build a program.”

UNT’s rebuilding project will begin in the Sun Belt, where the Mean Green have struggled at times the past few seasons. UNT was the seventh seed in the 2004 conference tournament, which is the high point for the Mean Green during their tenure in the league.

The Sun Belt has five women’s teams ranked among the top 75 in the nation, including conference champion Florida International. The Golden Panthers are ranked No. 39.

BRETT VITO can be reached at 940-566-6870. His e-mail address is bvito@dentonrc.com .

untbowler · May 10, 2006

must be something in the water, the SHSU coach also just resigned.

He would have been my pick to take over UNT, but no more now.

UNTLifer · May 10, 2006

must be something in the water, the SHSU coach also just resigned.
He would have been my pick to take over UNT, but no more now.
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Or is his resignation at SHSU a sign?

untbowler · May 10, 2006

Or is his resignation at SHSU a sign?
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I wish it was a sign, the article on www.gobearkats.com explains his wife took a job in Midland/Odessa area and they were moving.

untbowler · May 10, 2006

Here is the job description for the Tennis position off UNT Website:

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Job Title Coach

Position Number 00001748

Department Athletics

Location Denton

Work Schedule Flexible depending on season

Job Description Position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of women's Division IA Tennis included but not limited to: coaching, recruiting, budget management, traveling, scheduling and academics.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and experience coaching tennis at the intercollegiate athletics level.

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree preferred. Coaching in the Division I level preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants Must have a valid Texas driver's license.

Is this a security sensitive position? Yes

Driving a University Vehicle? Yes

Job Open Date 05-03-2006

Pay Rate Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis Monthly

Job Category Administrative/Professional/Technical

Job Type Full-time Permanent

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I think they should add 3-5 years of coaching experience at NCAA level or 5 years at the NJCAA level.

Should be interesting to see who is hired.

similar to the SHSU description below:

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EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Master's Degree in related field plus a minimum of five (5) years professional coaching experience in respective sport. Or a Bachelor's Degree with a combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities.

NATURE & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To serve as Head Tennis Coach and be responsible for all total activities, operations, and policies of the tennis program. Represents the Athletic Department on matters related to tennis at conference, state and national levels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties involve directing, planning and implementing the overall operation of the tennis program. Recommends and manages a budget within University fiscal policies. Operates programs within university, state, and national guidelines. Fosters tennis program that promotes a positive image of the University and its mission. Manages available athletic scholarships within requirements of the conference. Recruits quality student-athletes in adequate numbers to insure that team performance is capable of meeting institutional goals. Monitors all team travel arrangements. Work includes responsibility for planning interrelated activities. The exercise of judgment is an important factor in the performance of duties since undesirable consequences or losses may result from errors in judgment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tennis rules, compliance regulations, and conference and NCAA rules and policies. May be required to teach in an academic program at the discretion of the Athletic Director. Will be required to organize and direct two fund raising events or camps a year. Expected to develop an appropriate rapport with community and University personnel.

Edited May 10, 2006 by untbowler