Ruiz Joins Tennis Staff
9/18/2026 11:20:00 AM | Women's Tennis
OXFORD, Ohio – Ricardo Rosas, head coach of the Miami tennis program, has announced that Javier Ruiz will join his staff as an assistant coach.
Before joining Miami, Ruiz served as the assistant coach for the Portland State Men's tennis program for three years.
"I am thrilled to join the tennis family at this amazing institution," said Ruiz. "The energy, vision, and dedication to excellence here is incredible and I can't wait to get to work. I look forward to contributing to the program's continued success and helping recruit and develop the next generation of players."
Ruiz is a native of Mexico, where he played tennis during his early years, becoming a top junior player. He participated in international tournaments, including the Orange Bowl and the Sunshine Cup in Florida, where he represented Mexico. Also, as a junior, Ruiz played the South American circuit COSAT and various tournaments in Central America. He was ranked top 10 professionally in Mexico and achieved an ATP ranking of 985 in singles and 938 in doubles.
Ruiz was a four-time tennis All-American in college. He helped lead McLennan College to a National Championship, winning his singles and doubles flights. Ruiz finished his career at the University of Incarnate Word, where he won the NAIA doubles national championship and the Rolex Superbowl Small College Championship in doubles the same year.
"I am excited to have Javier join our coaching staff," said Rosas. "He brings a valuable perspective from his junior and collegiate playing careers, along with his professional and corporate background. His knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to our student-athletes. I'm looking forward to Javier joining our current staff as we continue to develop our student-athletes both on and off the court."
After receiving his degree in International Business from Incarnate Word, Ruiz spent the next ten years working for Nike in Mexico as the National Sports Marketing Manager. He later moved to Brazil to work for Red Bull as the Country Sports Marketing Manager.
Ruiz left his corporate career to pursue his dream of coaching young athletes. As a coach, he has traveled with players to ITF Future tournaments in Brazil, Greece, and Mexico. He was the head tennis coach at the University TEC in Mexico, leading them to a National Championship while at the helm. Ruiz has spent the last few years as a tennis instructor at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) in Beaverton.
Ruiz currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife Leticia.
Before joining Miami, Ruiz served as the assistant coach for the Portland State Men's tennis program for three years.
"I am thrilled to join the tennis family at this amazing institution," said Ruiz. "The energy, vision, and dedication to excellence here is incredible and I can't wait to get to work. I look forward to contributing to the program's continued success and helping recruit and develop the next generation of players."
Ruiz is a native of Mexico, where he played tennis during his early years, becoming a top junior player. He participated in international tournaments, including the Orange Bowl and the Sunshine Cup in Florida, where he represented Mexico. Also, as a junior, Ruiz played the South American circuit COSAT and various tournaments in Central America. He was ranked top 10 professionally in Mexico and achieved an ATP ranking of 985 in singles and 938 in doubles.
Ruiz was a four-time tennis All-American in college. He helped lead McLennan College to a National Championship, winning his singles and doubles flights. Ruiz finished his career at the University of Incarnate Word, where he won the NAIA doubles national championship and the Rolex Superbowl Small College Championship in doubles the same year.
"I am excited to have Javier join our coaching staff," said Rosas. "He brings a valuable perspective from his junior and collegiate playing careers, along with his professional and corporate background. His knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to our student-athletes. I'm looking forward to Javier joining our current staff as we continue to develop our student-athletes both on and off the court."
After receiving his degree in International Business from Incarnate Word, Ruiz spent the next ten years working for Nike in Mexico as the National Sports Marketing Manager. He later moved to Brazil to work for Red Bull as the Country Sports Marketing Manager.
Ruiz left his corporate career to pursue his dream of coaching young athletes. As a coach, he has traveled with players to ITF Future tournaments in Brazil, Greece, and Mexico. He was the head tennis coach at the University TEC in Mexico, leading them to a National Championship while at the helm. Ruiz has spent the last few years as a tennis instructor at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (THPRD) in Beaverton.
Ruiz currently resides in Cincinnati with his wife Leticia.
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