Tarleton State Women's Tennis has a rich tradition of success at every level of competition. Under head coach Elianne Douglas-Miron, Tarleton State has won the WAC Coach of the Year award, the WAC Player of the Year award, the WAC Freshman of the Year award twice, and 18 All-Conference honors (eight Singles All-WAC First Team, one Doubles All-WAC First Team, seven Singles All-WAC Second Team, two Doubles All-WAC Second Team). The Texans have also earned 47 midseason monthly or weekly awards (four Singles Player of the Month, one Doubles Team of the Month, 20 Singles Player of the Week, and 22 Doubles Team of the Week).
Since 1899, Tarleton State University has set out on a single path: Ever forward, ever onward. For well over a century, our campus, our capabilities, our reach and our impact have evolved; our path forward must evolve as well. At Tarleton State, we empower each other with resources that are among the best in the world. We instill passion and conviction to become heroes, trailblazers and champions. We share opportunities to unlock the greatness within. We wish for everyone who studies here and teaches here, who works here and graduates from here to tap into the infinite wells of potential.
Tarleton State Texans pursue greatness in all efforts, promoting a spirit of leadership, adaptability, and innovation for exceptional outcomes and a better world.
Our Head Coach
Elianne Douglas-Miron has quickly turned the Texan Tennis program elite in their short NCAA Division I history. Entering her seventh season at the helm in 2025-26, Douglas-Miron has guided Tarleton State to back-to-back silver medal finishes at the WAC Championships, the 2022 WAC Regular Season title, and 18 All-Conference awards. The 2022 WAC Coach of the Year has also helped student-athletes obtain 31 ITA Scholar-Athlete awards. Named the 12th head coach in program history on July 18, 2019, Douglas-Miron once again led the Texans to both individual and team success in 2024-25. Under Douglas-Miron's guidance, senior Noelia Lorca captured the first-ever WAC Fall Tennis Invitational singles title in October 2024. Lorca's victory allowed her to receive an automatic bid for the ITA Conference Masters Championships in Rome, Georgia.
Elianne Douglas-Miron guided Noelia Lorca to the first-ever WAC Fall Tennis Invitational singles title in 2024. Lorca earned an automatic bid to the ITA Conference Masters.
It was business as usual for the Texans in Spring 2025, with Douglas-Miron helping Tarleton State to expected success. Douglas-Miron was instrumental in helping Maria Castano win WAC Freshman of the Year and All-WAC First Team honors. The Texans also had three more All-WAC honors in 2025 (Adeliya Mukhutdinova - Second Team, Noelia Lorca - Second Team, Maretha Burger/Emma Persson - Second Team Doubles) and two players named to College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team. Tarleton State posted a perfect 7-0 record at home in 2025 and earned the No. 2 seed in the WAC Tournament. The Texans won 13 matches, collected 12 weekly WAC awards and advanced to the semifinals of the WAC Tournament. The Fall of 2024 began with two Texans qualifying for the main draw of the ITA Texas Regional Championships, with Emma Persson advancing to the Round of 16 with wins over opponents from SMU and North Texas. Tarleton State Tennis finished off the 2024 ITA Texas Regional Championships with an All-Texan doubles final of the consolation draw, with Persson and Lorca clinching the consolation doubles draw. Douglas-Miron guided the Texans to a 17-4 regular season en route to another finalists finish at the WAC Championships in 2024. The Texans went 9-1 at home and won at least 17 matches for the third consecutive season. Tarleton State went a perfect 4-0 in its debut season at the Tarleton Tennis Facility, including a 4-3 win over in-state rival Abilene Christian to clinch the No. 2 seed in the regular season finale. In addition to finishing in the top two in the conference once again, Douglas-Miron was instrumental in helping Martha Makantasi land on the Singles All-WAC First Team. Elsa Boisson and Lorca also earned a spot on the Singles All-WAC Second Team under Douglas-Miron's leadership.
Facilities on the Horizon
Tarleton State opened the brand new Tarleton Tennis Facility on March 28, 2024, the new permanent home for Texan Tennis. The new facility is located next to the Tarleton State baseball and softball complexes. Tarleton State announced on Nov. 1, 2023 that construction was underway for a new tennis facility, and in less than six months, the facility was ready to host competitions. "I'm excited today because this is a state-of-the-art facility, it's going to help us continue to attract top talent from around the world," said Douglas-Miron. "This facility is going to help us continue to move on to the next level, continue to win championships, continue to win matches, and just continue to be successful, so we're very, very excited and very grateful for everybody that's here and everybody that's been supporting us along the way."
The new tennis facility features six competition courts, with purple serving as the court color and gray surrounding the field area. There is a spectator viewing platform with a continuous walkway, six bleacher sections and safety netting for fans to get the best experience possible watching as many as six matches at once. The Texans will have the ability to play at night with a broadcast-level, LED lighting system. Other site features include covered player cabanas, court separation fencing and an equipment storage facility with direct access to the courts. "When you invest in women's sports, you pave the way for growth and success, and you create student-athletes that will be successful on and off the court, so we're very, very thankful for (Dr. Hurley, Lonn Reisman, Dr. Megan O'Quin) and everybody in the athletic department who have been supporting me and supporting our young ladies in everything that they do on and off the court," said Douglas-Miron.
Austin-based Hellas Construction led the project. The same company also recently completed renovations at the Tarleton Baseball, Softball, Soccer and Track and Field complexes, as well as seating expansion at Memorial Stadium. The Texans had been playing at the Potishman-Lard Tennis Courts on the corner of St. Felix and Sloan streets since 1979. Although the courts received a significant upgrade in 2014, the new courts will be a game-changer.
Academics
The ultimate goal of Tarleton State University student-athletes is graduation, and Tarleton State's student-athletes have one of the finest facilities to pursue their academic goals in the Tarleton Athletics Student-Athlete Academic Center. The Student-Athlete Academic Center was officially opened in the spring of 2018 to the student-athletes of Tarleton State University. The facility provides a strong study environment for student-athletes to achieve their academic goals. It includes 20 computers and free copying and printing services for student-athletes to utilize.
The Student Success Program includes three full-time academic coordinators and two graduate assistants, all housed within athletics, who oversee advising and registration, one-one-one mentoring, which focuses primarily on time management and study skills, and tutoring services.
Strength and conditioning
The Athletic Performance Weight Room is where the Texans work out by following a year-round plan to maximize their athletic potential through sound strength and conditioning training. The Mission Statement for Athletic Performance states, "Tarleton State University Athletic Performance strives to provide Tarleton Athletics the best organized and best supervised athletic performance enhancement, injury prevention, and character development program possible within NCAA guidelines." From the layout of the weight room to the writing of the workout programs and the execution of the workouts, the Tarleton Athletic Performance Staff, led by Director of Athletic Performance Bryan Klobucar, creates an environment for maximizing the athletic abilities of Tarleton State student-athletes.
Klobucar spent the last three years at Colgate as the Director of Strength and Conditioning, where he worked directly with Football, Men's and Women's Ice Hockey, Golf, Softball, Rowing, and Women's Basketball. Across his three-year stint there, Colgate University won 10 league championships.
Formerly the WAC Digital Network, wacinternational.tv is the place for fans to watch their favorite Western Athletic Conference teams outside the United States. It does require a log-in but is available free of charge. There are also some games available to fans in the U.S. and around the world on WAC International. These games do not have (International Only) in the title.
Build Your Brand
Tarleton State Athletics, in partnership with INFLCR, is taking the next step for its student-athletes in the era of N. I. L. Tarleton State partners with the global leaders in content and compliance software to assists student-athletes with personal branding, financial literacy, compliance and more.
Tarleton State Athletics and INFLCR have partnered to provide N.I.L opportunities for student-athletes.
Tarleton State is a proud partner of INFLCR for all its N.I.L. opportunities. INFLCR provides a school-customized N.I.L. exchange as an extension to their athletics website where the school can send any business, individual or collective seeking to bring N.I.L. opportunities to its student-athletes. Once registered, businesses can search, communicate, pay and report on behalf of student-athletes they're transacting with, streamlining the student-athlete's compliance and tax reporting responsibilities in their existing INFLCR app experience.
Athletic Training
The sports medicine staff at Tarleton State University consists of 12 licensed, certified athletic trainers (10 full-time staff and two graduate assistants). They provide prevention, assessment, emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of athletic injuries and illnesses. The sports medicine staff works closely with Cross Timbers Orthopaedics, Tanglewood Pharmacy, HomeTown Physical Therapy, and the Student Health Center to provide comprehensive care for student-athletes in 17 intercollegiate sports, plus cheer and dance. The athletic training staff also serves as preceptors for Tarleton’s entry-level Masters of Science in Athletic Training program.
When the 2025-26 season begins, Raegan Ledbetter starts her second season as an Athletic Trainer at Tarleton State. Her primary responsibility is the healthcare of the football and tennis student-athletes. Ledbetter arrived at Tarleton State from Southern Methodist University as an intern staff athletic trainer with football and track. Prior to SMU, she was at Texas Christian University as a graduate assistant athletic trainer graduating with a Master’s degree in Education with a focus in Educational Leadership. Raegan gained experience with the TCU cross country, track and field, swim and dive, and football teams. She completed an NFL summer internship in 2022 with the Houston Texans and was selected by the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) as a female scholarship winner. She graduated in 2021 from Midwestern State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Athletic Training.
The Western athletic conference
Tarleton State has been a proud member of the Western Athletic Conference since 2020. From its inception in 1962, the Western Athletic Conference has been committed to excellence in intercollegiate athletics, while promoting the academic missions of its member institutions. Progressive in its approach, the WAC continues to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship.
The WAC has experienced tremendous success over the years. In men’s basketball, the WAC has sent at least two teams to the NCAA Tournament 28 different times. In baseball, the WAC has boasted two national champions since 2003. In women’s basketball, the conference has had at least two teams qualify for the NCAA Tournament 10 different times, with a record five teams in 1998. The WAC also sent teams to three BCS football bowl games from 2007-10.
About stephenville
Stephenville was first patented by John M. Stephen on February 24, 1853. After over 160 years, this city has transformed into one of the fastest growing “college towns” in the State of Texas, and has so much to offer its residents whether they be college students, senior citizens, or families. Tarleton State University is located in the Heart of Stephenville, and has several outreach programs that give the community a special, close-knit feeling.
As the ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’, Stephenville is uniquely home to more professional rodeo cowboys and cowgirls than any other place in the world. And the equine industry continues to grow throughout the surrounding County. The ‘City of Champions’ designation reflects the commitment as a community to excellence in youth and civic organizations. Our community strongly believes that investing in our youth is a wise and worthwhile endeavor. Families seeking a positive place to raise kids will find an excellent school system, civic organizations dedicated to youth programs, numerous sports leagues, and family fun events at parks, museums and churches throughout the year. Stephenville is a special place that reflects pride in the community’s rich heritage and commitment to the future. We feel confident you will soon see why Stephenville has been listed as one of 'The 100 Best Small Towns in America!'
Life On Campus
The Tarleton State campus sits in the center of Stephenville and enriches the lives of students with a traditional college experience, offering more than 18 on campus living options, a gym, study areas and variety of student organizations that meet on campus. Students at the Stephenville campus have the opportunity for field learning and internship experience with many of the local businesses. Stephenville allows students to earn a high quality education, while staying in an area that feels just like home and with a lot of history.
As a Tarleton State University student, you will have many opportunities to get involved throughout your time here. Tarleton offers recreational sports, clubs, fraternities/sororities, and over 100 different student organizations! There are plenty of organizations on campus that will fit exactly what you are looking for when wanting to get involved.
Traditions Hall is one of 18 on campus living centers, located directly across from the Tarleton State Events Center.
Family atmosphere
The Tarleton State Tennis program is a family-focused environment, with coaches and players emphasizing a strong bond and support system, both on and off the court. The Texans spend a lot of time together on and off the court, from going to local coffee shops to practice to traveling nationwide. Even with an all-international roster, student-athletes come to Tarleton State to unite as one.
Whether in times of triumph or challenge, the Tarleton State Tennis embodies the true meaning of unity and togetherness.
Life After Tennis
In terms of Student Athlete success, Tarleton State boasts student-athlete academic success. After tennis, Texans embark on diverse career paths, supported by the institutions comprehensive Career Services.
Tarleton State Alumni successfully transition into various professions, contributing significantly to their communities and industries.
Tarleton State University is proud to celebrate high graduation rates, empowering students to succeed both in the classroom and beyond.
Tarleton State Tennis is supportive of any and all majors a student-athlete wants to pursue. Some student-athletes are in extensive majors such as engineering, business, kinesiology and more. No matter what field student-athletes decide to pursue, Tarleton State Tennis will do everything to help its players be successful both on and off the court.
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