San Diego City College - Men's Tennis

4/25/10

Lupian, Munoz Duo Set to Play at SoCal Regionals

For the fourth consecutive season, the SDCC men's tennis team will have representatives in the Southern California Regional Tennis Championships. The doubles tandem of Andre Lupian and David Munoz will compete in the season ending individual playoff. This will be the first appearance for both individuals in the championship. The duo qualified for the championship by making it into the quarterfinal round of the PCAC tournament.

"I'm very aware and proud to have qualifiers for the fourth consecutive season," said Head Coach Brandon Lupian.

"I'm most proud of our consistency as a program even though our team record doesn't show our true growth as a team. Having them qualify shows our effort to build better tennis players. The next step in the process is to make sure they graduate and transfer."

Munoz played No.1 singles and No. 1 doubles the entire season for the Knights and has been able to handle that tough position. Munoz has been improving with every match and is playing his best tennis at the end of the season. "He has a very strong chance to transfer and continue to play at a four-year school," said Coach Lupian.

"A couple of coaches have contacted me already and like his game. David's biggest strength is his competitiveness. He competes in practice and pushes the other guys to get better, he pushes himself to get better. He will be sorely missed next season."

After redshirting on last season's 15-10 team, Lupian's tennis game continues to be a work in progress. "He is blessed with all the physical tools, but needs to improve his mind game, said Coach Lupian.

"Once his mental game catches up to his physical ability, he will be a dominant player."

4/10/10

Court Naming Ceremony

On Saturday, April 10, a court naming ceremony took place at City College's tennis courts to honor Bob Bacon and Angel Lopez who made generous donations to the Knights' men's tennis program.

The men's tennis team, along with Head Coach Brandon Lupian and Athletic Director Kathy McGinnis, participated in the ceremony.

Bacon (pictured above holding a white hat) coached the Knights to nine consecutive conference championships from 1969-77 and two straight championships from 1973-74. Lopez (pictured to the right of Bacon) played under Bacon's championship teams from 1975-76 and then moved on to play at the University of Arizona. Lopez then went on to have a successful professional career.

Brandon Lupian is in his third year as Head Coach of the men's tennis program at SDCC. Lupian, a product of the community college system, competed at Southwestern College where he was a two-time All-PCC selection. Brandon then moved on to play at U.S. International University while earning his B.A. in Sociology in 2003.

Lupian was the Head Boy's and Girl's Tennis Coach at Otay Ranch High School where the Boys won the South Bay League in 2004, 2005 and 2006. His Girl's team won the South Bay League championship in 2005.

Lupian also served as the Men's Assistant Tennis Coach at Southwestern College for the past three years. Brandon also volunteers some of his time to help the Chula Vista High School basketball program.

Lupian has roots to City College through his father, Lazaro (Larry) Lupian, who competed in tennis here under Coach Bob Bacon during the "glory days" of SDCC Athletics. His aunt and uncle both played professional tennis.

Coach Lupian's philosophy: "Never give up, play hard, and have FUN!"





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