Andrade takes Bethel College to new heights in two short years
Although Gustavo Andrade has only been at the helm of the Bethel College Tennis program for two years, he has made great strides. In his first year, the men won the KIAC title compiling a 21-4 (9-0) record. The 2006 team was the first to be nationally ranked. They reached the #16 spot and ended the season at #23. The 2007 team improved over the 2006 effort and tackled a much tougher schedule. The Wildcats equaled their record from the previous year going 21-4 (5-2). They went 18-0 before suffering their first loss of the season at the hands of #4 Freed-Hardeman University. But, the 2007 team earned the highest ranking in school history at #5 and finished the season ranked #11.
In 2007, Coach Andrade also took over the women's program and guided them to their first ever national ranking. They reached #17 in the polls but fell to #20 in the final rankings. The ladies finished the season with the best record in school history.
Coach Andrade has been recognized for his hard work, being named KIAC Coach of the Year in 2006 and TranSouth Conference Men's Coach of the Year in in 2007.
| Men's Career Coaching Record | ||||
| Year | W | L | Pct. | Ranking |
| 2006 | 21 | 4 | 0.840 | No. 23 |
| 2007 | 21 | 4 | 0.840 | No. 11 |
| Totals | 42 | 8 | 0.840 | |
| KIAC Champions: 2006 | ||||
| Average Final National Ranking | No. 17 | |||
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Women's Career Coaching Record |
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Year |
W | L | Pct. | Ranking |
| 2007 | 15 | 10 | 0.667 | No. 20 |
| Totals | 15 | 10 | 0.667 | |
| Average Final National Ranking | No. 20 | |||
Andrade as a Player
College:
Freed-Hardeman University ('01-'05)
TranSouth All-Conference
2001 - Singles/Doubles
2002 - Doubles
2003 - Doubles
2005 - Doubles
Played - #1-#3 Singles, #1 Doubles
Team rankings - 2005 #6
Professional:
Teaching Pro - 1998 -2001 - Sao Paulo, Brazil
Current Profession: 2006-Present
Daniel R. “Doc” Holladay, BA, MS,DVM Auburn University and class of 1962 Bethel College. He recently retired from Federal Government Service and is now embarking on his fourth career. Has over 45 years of tennis experience in playing, coaching, teaching and USTA activities. Coach Holladay is also a certified tennis official for sanctioned matches. He enjoys all sports, reading and especially dealing with the subtle nuances of tennis. He still has a strong passion for the game. He hopes he can pass on some of his experiences to the young Wildcats.
