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Mizzou tennis begins new era under head coach Robin Goodman

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Mizzou tennis begins new era under head coach Robin Goodman
Summary

Mizzou tennis opens the 2026 season with a new coaching staff led by Robin Goodman, aiming to enhance the program's national presence. Goodman, with over a decade of Division I experience, hopes to build a competitive culture in the SEC. Assistant coach Bronte Murgett returns to Mizzou after her playing career, bringing key insights. The program, founded in 1975, has a rich history with notable players like Bea Machado Santos and Cierra Gaytan-Leach. The Tigers are looking to attract international talent, including Mariana Higuita Barraza and Millie Skelton, to strengthen their roster.

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  • •Robin Goodman is introduced as Mizzou's 13th head coach.
  • •Bronte Murgett returns as an assistant coach after playing for Mizzou.
  • •Mizzou women's tennis has been a varsity program since 1975.
  • •Bea Machado Santos and Cierra Gaytan-Leach are notable alumni.
  • •Mizzou adds international players Mariana Higuita Barraza and Millie Skelton.
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  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tiger Top Spin: From First Serve to New Era, Mizzou Tennis Looks to Add to Its History
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Mizzou tennis enters 2026 carrying decades of history into a highly anticipated season.

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