Marcelo Ferreira
	Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil Last College: Georgia College & State University Position: Assistant Coach

Marcelo Ferreira is in his fourth season as assistant coach at Texas Tech, coming from Georgia College & State University, where he was the assistant men's and women's tennis coach.

Besides assisting the Red Raiders on the courts, Ferreira is also one of the top recruiters in the nation, traveling overseas to sign the world's top talent, while also assisting with the day-to-day operations of the program. In 2010, Ferreira was named the ITA Texas Region Assistant Coach of the Year.

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.

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.

Ferreira graduated from Georgia College & State in 2006 with a bachelor of science in education, with an emphasis in physical education. He recently earned a master of science degree in education, with a focus in health promotion and human performance from Tech.