August 6, 2004

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech has announced the hiring of Jimmy Borendame as men's tennis assistant coach. Borendame replaces former Tech assistant Johan Sturk who resigned earlier this summer to pursue other interests.

Borendame comes to Virginia Tech from The College of William & Mary where he served one year as assistant coach. While at William & Mary, Borendame helped the Tribe achieve a No. 38 national ranking including wins over nationally-ranked Virginia Commonwealth and Tennessee. He also served as recruiting coordinator and worked closely with Tribe Aces, a community booster club. Borendame also served as the Director of Administration of the Peak Performance and Development Tennis Camp in Williamsburg, Va.

The 24-year old Borendame played college tennis at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. where he was ranked 33^rd nationally in doubles and set the school record with 98 career doubles victory.

After college, Borendame served as assistant coach at West Virgina for one season (2002-03) and later served as Assistant Tennis Professional at Woodstock Country Club in Indianapolis, Ind.

"Jimmy Borendame is a great fit for our program here at Virginia Tech," said Virginia Tech men's tennis coach Jim Thompson. "He understands the commitment it takes to have a national caliber program here at Virginia Tech, and I am certain that we could not have hired anyone more positive who is willing to put in the effort to take our program to the next level. I am thrilled to have Jimmy working with me and as part of the program."

The Hokies were 15-11 last year, were ranked 49^th-nationally and finished second in the BIG EAST Conference tournament.