TEMPE โ Sun Devil head men’s tennis coach Matt Hill announced the promotion of assistant coach Dominic Cotrone to associate head coach on Friday.
“This promotion is incredibly well deserved,” Hill said. “Dominic has been an integral part of rebuilding this program from the beginning since he came on board in 2017. We were just starting to form a team back then and his impact and influence during the early stages were critical for what we have been able to accomplish in a short amount of time.”
Cotrone was promoted to assistant coach in July of 2020 after serving three seasons as a volunteer coach with the Sun Devils. Prior to his time in Tempe, Cotrone starred at Florida State from 2011-14 before transferring to South Florida for the 2015-16 season where he competed under Hill.
“I am very excited about being named associate head coach,” Cotrone said. “It has been an awesome opportunity to help grow this program from the beginning. This promotion reiterates to me the confidence that Sun Devil Athletics and Matt have in my abilities, and I am excited to continue our success in my new role at ASU.”
Cotrone has helped the Sun Devils reach the NCAA postseason three times including the 2023 run in Cambridge, Mass. He also assisted then sophomore Murphy Cassone in his run to the NCAA Singles semifinals. Cassone is the first Sun Devil men’s tennis singles All-American since Sargis Sargsian in 1995.
“I am extremely happy for Dom and his family. He is one of the best assistant coaches in college tennis and a true asset to our program,” men’s tennis senior administrator Natash Rao said. “Dom is an exceptional leader, trusted advisor and the ultimate professional. His positive demeanor and ability to develop student-athletes will help us continue to have success. I am grateful for his contributions on and off the court, and in the community.”
The Bradenton, Fla. native became the second All-American in USF history, advancing to the round of 16 at the NCAA singles tournament during his senior season (2015-16) while posting a 13-7 singles record. Cotrone was the No. 1-ranked junior tennis player in Florida and highest recruit in Florida heading into college in 2011. At FSU, he played at No. 1 singles and doubles, was team captain, and received First Team All-ACC honors.ย
In 2016, after transferring to USF to join Hill, he was ranked…
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