2012 Big 12 Conference Champions

• Oklahoma was undefeated in its league as

part of its 19-4 overall record.

• The Sooners swept the conference awards,

winning coach, player and newcomer of the

year.

Senior David Pultr clinched the

Big 12 title match on a third-set

tiebreaker after 4 ½ hours for

OU to win 4-3 over Baylor.

Big 12 Awards

Coach of the Year

John Roddick

Player of the Year

Costin Paval

Newcomer of the Year

Guillermo Alcorta

Gregg Wadley Indoor

Pavilion

Highlights of the 55,000 square-foot facility include

six air-conditioned courts, championship-quality

lighting and surface, and approximately 375 chair-

back seats for spectators.

The video equipment makes it possible for our staff

to record every official match as well as every

practice. Every week the coaches do a video

analysis for every player, where match strategy as

well as technique improvement are discussed.

The main purpose of this is to offer the players the

best opportunity to compete at the highest level.

Each and every player’s development is focusing on

technique, tactics as well as physical preparation.

The Headington Family Tennis

Center

OU has one of the finest facilities in the country with 12

outdoor courts as well as a brand new indoor facility

with six courts, estimated at 8.4 million dollars.

Coaching experience:

• 2012 Big 12 Conference Coach of the Year

• 2006-08, ATP Tour coach of Andy Roddick

• 2002-09, Director, Roddick Total Tennis Academy

• 2000-02, Georgia Men's Assistant Coach

• 1999-2000, Florida State Men's Assistant Coach

Playing honors:

• 1995-98, Four-Time All-American at Georgia

• 1998, Team Captain for NCAA Team Finalists

• 1998, NCAA Singles Semifinalist

• 1994, ITF Junior World Rank: #6 Singles, #3 Doubles

• 1993-94, U.S. National Team Member

• 1993 Wimbledon Junior Doubles Semifinalist

• 1992 USTA National Runner-Up

• 1990 USTA National Champion

What roddick has done at oklahoma:

• Led OU to its first ever Elite Eight appearance in first year.

• Crowned four All-Americans (Andrei Daescu, Costin Paval (twice) and Dane Webb).

• Coached back-to-back ITA Central Region Champions (Ionut Beleleu and Paval).

• Advanced to the NCAA tournament each season as head coach.

• Coached OU to its first Big 12 Conference Championship.

Assistant coach bo hodge:

• 2004-06, ATP Touring Professional

• 2005-06, Coached and hit with Venus and Serena Williams

• 2007, Coached ATP pro Mardy Fish

• 2010-Present, Coach of the USTA Men's Summer Collegiate Team

Playing honors:

• 2001-04, Four-Time All-American at Georgia

• Three-time Southeastern Conference Champions at Georgia

• Played on the 2001 National Championship team at Georgia

• The No. 2-ranked collegiate player in the nation (2001 & 04)

After each individual practice, we have

video analysis sessions where we

discuss improvements etc.

Every player participates in several individual

sessions with the coaching staff.

These individual practices are used to

develop and improve the technique as well to

work on the tactical part of the game.

This room has computers, a video projector

as well as a DVD player. This is a great

place to do our video analysis sessions with

our players.

Weight training and conditioning is one of the

most significant parts of the OU tennis

program. The team works with a strength and

conditioning coach that implements a tennis

specific program that emphasizes plyometrics,

endurance as well as flexibility. All tennis

practices are followed by a strength and

conditioning session.

The strength and

conditioning facility is

located next to the tennis

courts and has been

recently renovated.

Our tennis program emphasizes the development of speed and agility. The weight

training and conditioning program is based on the tournament schedule, so

players peak for the most important tournaments of the year.

The conditioning program includes a lot of sprints at the Track and Field Stadium.

The Football facility has a practice field that is made of artificial

grass, where we run sprints and execute agility exercises. This

particular surface is ideal for change of direction exercises.

The OU training room has the newest rehabilitation machines like x-ray and MRI

machines. If needed, the players can use the under water treadmill that helps

rehabilitation after surgeries.

The players benefit from a sports

medicine doctor as well as a

physical therapist.

The physiotherapist creates

preventive programs for each

individual.

The locker room has 12 individual lockers, an LCD television, DVD player and ipod dock.

In just his first year as head coach of the

Sooners, Roddick led his team to the Elite

Eight of the 2010 NCAA Championships.

• Topped No. 15 Texas Tech, 4-2, in the

Norman Regional.

• Upset third-ranked Texas in the Sweet 16,

4-2.

In route to the Elite Eight OU…

John Roddick appeared as a guest

on the ESPNU broadcast of the

2010 and 2011 NCAA

Championship match.

The spring semester begins at the end of January and finishes at the

end of May. Throughout this semester the team focuses on team

matches. Each official match includes 6 singles matches and 3

doubles matches. In average , each player will compete in about 25

matches during the spring semester.

During the fall semester the team focus on weight training and conditioning, technique

development as well as individual tournaments (Futures and Challengers). The top

four players on the team have the opportunity to compete in four Futures/Challengers

tournaments. In the past, our players have received invites to the 50K Challenger in

Tulsa, Okla., as wild card entries.

During a school year, the average match count for each

player is around 43. Out of the 43 matches played

during the 2008-2009 season, Andrei Daescu competed

against 23 players ranked between 300 and 1000 ATP.

Ionut Beleleu- “Choosing The University of Oklahoma has

been the most inspired decision I have ever taken from a tennis

and academic point of view. The facilities that I found here are way

beyond expectations. The coaches and the Athletic Department

are no doubt, the finest in American. I was offered a great

opportunity by one of the best colleges in America and I will

flourish in the future because of that.”

Andrei Daescu- “During the 4 years I played at OU, I had an unbelievable

experience. It was an experience that I wish a lot of players, that don't have the

chance to play professional right out of high-school, can experience. The facilities

and the developmental programs are far superior to the ones found in elsewhere.

They offer a very good opportunity to continue a tennis career even after

graduation. The education that we receive at OU is also well recognized in the

entire world and it gives the student athletes a future outside of tennis.”

Costin Paval- “The University of Oklahoma proved to me that it has a well

structured system where you can rely on the support staff at any time. The

opportunity that I have to play tennis and get a highly recognized education,

convinced me that I am in the right place. I feel fortunate to be part of this

program.”

Daily Schedule

7:00-7:30 Breakfast at the Cafeteria

8:00-9:00 Individual practice

9:30-12:30 Classes

12:30-2:00 Lunch and Relaxation

2:15-4:30 Team Practice

4:30-5:15 Conditioning (Running/Weight Training)

5:30-6:00 Rehabilitation/Recovery

6:00-7:00 Dinner

7:00-9:00 Homework

9:00-11:00 Entertainment/Fun/Relaxation

11:00 Sleep

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The Athletic Department monitors

every freshman student-athlete.

Student-athletes have tutors available

for every class. These tutors are hired

and paid by the Athletics Department.

Also, every player has an academic

counselor that is responsible for:

• Academic schedule

• Tutoring schedule

• Monitoring grades on a weekly bases

• Class registeration

During the last 20 years , every tennis

player has graduated with at least a

Bachelor's Degree.

This fact is a product of the continued

efforts and care of the Athletics

Department.

OU has one of the strongest

Athletic Departments in the

country in addition to being one

of the best Academic Programs

in the US. OU offers 158

Bachelor Degrees, 167 Masters

Degrees as well as 81 Doctoral

Degrees.

Even though they represent the university with

great pride, the student-athletes do

not receive preferential treatment in the

classroom. The Prentice Gautt Center is set up

for student-athletes to succeed in the classroom.

The team is made out of a head coach, an assistant coach and one

volunteer assistant coach, a strength and conditioning coach, a

physical therapist, nutritionist, publicist as well as a team manager.

Jozsef Szendrei

OU Tennis strength and conditioning coach

Additional information can be found on the university website at www.ou.edu as well as www.soonersports.com.

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