Windermere Prep announces Angela Vargas as new tennis coach

Windermere Prep have announced the hiring of Angela Vargas as the school’s next boys and girls tennis coach. The former standout college tennis player not only brings collegiate playing experience but also college coaching experience to the Southwest Orange program, having been a standout player and assistant coach at St. Mary’s University in Texas.

“Angela’s commitment to player growth, both on and off the court, aligns perfectly with our vision for Windermere Prep tennis,” Hollern said. “We’re thrilled to welcome her to our team and look forward to the future of our program under her leadership.”

As a player, Vargas’ stellar high school career — which saw her win four consecutive district championships at Del Rio High in Texas — earned her a chance to compete at the college level as a part of the Southern Arkansas women’s tennis team. She shined in her two seasons playing for the Lady Muleriders, finishing with a combined record of 62-31, being named 2019 GAC Freshman of the Year and receiving All-Conference First Team honors. Vargas ended her run at Southern Arkansas tied for second in school history for singles wins and doubles wins, and third in winning percentage, combined victories, singles winning percentage and doubles winning percentage.

In 2022, Vargas headed back to Texas to continue her collegiate playing career, transferring to St. Mary’s. She continued to show out on the court earning All-Conference honors twice, winning the 2022 Lone Star Conference Newcomer of the Year award and being named the Lone Star Conference Tournament MVP in 2022. Vargas was crucial in helping the Rattlers win back-to-back conference tournament titles — posting a 61-23 combined record in her two final seasons of collegiate tennis.

Following her playing career, Vargas joined the coaching staff at St. Mary’s. She served as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s teams, and focused on supporting program operations, recruitment and player development. Vargas quickly made an impact as a coach, helping lead the Rattlers to back-to-back Lone Star Conference Tournament appearances and a share of the regular season title in 2025. During her two years as an assistant, the Rattlers women’s team had a combined record of 30-12. 

Vargas’ efforts as a coach were quickly recognized and she was named the 2025 Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Assistant Coach of the Year for its south central region.

“I think it’s a well-earned award for Angela,” St. Mary’s Director of Tennis Bill Macom said in a press release about the honor. “She has gained a lot of respect from players and coaches in our division. Being in this position for two years, she has the maturity of a seasoned coach. Since I have known her, she has been a tireless and determined worker. … It is not easy to find someone of her integrity to be a part of a coaching team. She always has new ideas to mix in with old ones that make being a part of a coaching staff fun. I look forward to the day when she lands her first head coaching job because I believe she’ll be great at it.”

In addition to her time as a collegiate coach, Vargas also spent time as an individual tennis coach at various tennis clubs and camps across Texas and the Northeast, working with players of all skill levels, as well as managing youth summer programs.