The NFHS is proud to name Cherry Roberds of Miami High School in Miami, Arizona as the 2018-19 Girls Tennis Coach of the Year!

Cherry Roberds knows the value of teamwork and how it can permeate on and off the court. She values the contributions of others and knows that by working together, we all can win. Whether she's coaching her own team, travelling to area camps or coaching other sports, Cherry is a constant presence. She works to turn out great tennis players as well as great young adults. She stresses the connection each student athlete has to his or her team and shows them that giving of yourself is integral to winning as a team. 

The NFHS is proud to name Cherry Roberds the 2018-19 NATIONAL Girls Tennis Coach of the Year!

School: Miami High School

Seasons Coaching: 53 | State Championships: 23

Coaching Highlights: NHSACA Coach of the Year - Region 8 (1994, 96, 98, 99), Arizona Volleyball & Overall State Coach of the Year (1992-93), and 22 other Coach of the Year awards. 

9 team state runners-up, 33 region championships, 6 singles and 24 doubles state champions.

NHSACA Hall of Fame (2003), Arizona Coaches Association Hall of Fame (1994), Arizona Association of Volleyball Coaches Hall of Fame (1995), 

USTA Michael Rodriguez Memorial Ambassador to Tennis (2005), AIA Leadership in Girls Athletics Award (1997-98), Miami School District Educator of the Year (1990-91), ACA All-Star coach (1990-93), AAVC All-Star coach (1986-87, 90-93, 96)

Philosophy of Athletics

Cherry has always been one to share her knowledge of sports with other coaches, especially the younger ones. She's interested in developing the sport to its fullest potential, and believes that one can only do this by sharing what has made you successful. She always sets high standards for herself without losing sight of my her own values, and tries to teach this through sports. She also teaches that playing a game has to do with your feelings, your emotions, and how you care about people you are involved with and making the situation a more caring and sporting place to be. She ties all of this in with life itself. Her willingness to give of her time, no matter how much of it is required, to any student that is interested in learning is her strongest point. She is always available to both students and coaches if they need her.

See all of the 2018-19 National Coach of the Year recipients in our press release.