ELON, N.C. – Cesar Vargas has been named an assistant coach on the Elon University men's tennis coaching staff, Phoenix head coach and director of tennis Michael Leonard announced on Friday, June 26.
 
Vargas joins the Elon staff after spending last season at South Carolina Upstate as an assistant tennis coach for both the men's and women's programs. Prior to his stint at Upstate, he was a member of the Georgia State staff for two seasons.
 
"I'm thrilled to have Cesar join our staff at Elon," said Leonard. "He brings a wealth of experience to our program as both a coach and student-athlete and we're excited to welcome him to the Elon family."
 
Vargas played collegiately at the University of Nebraska and served as team co-captain while competing at the No. 2 singles and doubles position during his senior season. He graduated in 2004 with a double degree in international business and marketing and served as a graduate assistant with the team for one season following graduation.
 
Originally from Mazatlan, Mexico, Vargas was a four-time state champion while competing in the Mexican Junior Circuit. He also played prep school tennis at Edina High School in Edina, Minn., where he won the team and individual Minnesota State High School Class AA Championship.
 
Vargas is a certified teaching professional by both the United States Professional Tennis Association and the Professional Tennis Registry.