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Jorge Caetano

At Murray State

The 2023-24 school year is the ninth season for Jorge Caetano as head coach of the Murray State women's tennis program.
He is the ninth coach in program history.
In the 2022-23 campaign, Coach Caetano led the Racers into their first season in the Missouri Valley Conference.
When the Racers defeated UIC in the MVC Tournament first round, it marked Caetano's 100th victory as coach of the Racers.
Sarah Bureau was named to the MVC All-Select Team.
In the fall season of the MVC, Natalie Slezakova and Paola Campigotto won their respective flights at The Valley Singles Championship in Springfield, Mo.
The pillars of Caetano’s program include an emphasis on academics, great physical conditioning, and determined play.
As a rookie 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 12 All-Conference 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.

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.