| Marcelo Ferreira |
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Ferreira comes to Tech from Georgia College & State University, where he was the assistant men's and women's tennis coach.
A member of the International Club GCSU, he was also a three-time letterwinner at Georgia College & State University. There he compiled a 47-33 career record in singles and a 32-23 career record in doubles. Ferreira was also named to the Peach Belt Conference Honor Roll all three years.
The Sao Paulo, Brazil, native began his coaching career in 1998 at the Mauro Menezes Tennis Academy in Sao Paulo, where he taught lessons and helped manage the academy. During the same time, he also taught at the Alphaville Tennis Club organizing inter-clubs and challenges. As a certified tennis teaching professional in Brazil, his experience helped coach three All-American players during his career.
After leaving Brazil Ferreira became the assistant director at Future Stars Tennis Camp in South Hampton, N.Y. Also during that time he founded 2SV Sports Management, a company that organizes events and tournaments for prospective tennis players to compete in the United States.
Ferreira graduated from Georgia College & State in 2006 with a bachelor of science in education, with an emphasis in physical education. He is currently pursuing a master of science degree in education, with a focus in health promotion and human performance.