Dave Borelli, USC’s Most Successful Women’s Coach, Passes Away

Dave Borelli, who won seven national titles as coach of the USC women’s tennis team, has died, according to the university. No cause of death was announced.

His seven national titles are still the most won by a USC women’s sport. And USC women’s tennis has not won a national title since Borelli left in 1988.

He won national titles in 1977 (2), 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1983 and 1985. Borelli’s teams won 88 straight home matches over an eight-year period.

Borelli coached 56 All-Americans and seven NCAA singles and doubles champions, including Barbara Hallquist (1977); Stacy Margolin (1978); Anna Maria Fernandez (1981) and Beth Herr (1983). Anne White and Trey Lewis won the NCAA doubles title in 1980.

He was also a member of the USC men’s tennis team in the 1970’s. Borelli also coached men’s tennis and women’s tennis for 12 seasons at TCU.

The fact is USC has not come close to his success in women’s tennis since he left.

34 thoughts on “Dave Borelli, USC’s Most Successful Women’s Coach, Passes Away

    1. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

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      1. I’m guessing your Facebook link was removed because it was typical right wing bullshit. Too bad for you not being able to share another gem.

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      2. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        You guessed wrong, Cowardly Gabby sock puppet. It showed the coach at a local tennis club doing what he loved best, coaching, in 2015.

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      3. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        It said this and had a nice picture of Dave teaching :

        Nellie Gail Ranch Tennis Club
        May 13, 2015 ·
        WELCOME DAVE BORELLI – NEW TENNIS PRO

        We would like to welcome Dave Borelli, who has joined the staff of Nellie Gail Tennis & Kaveon International Tennis. Prior to coming to Nellie Gail, Dave served as a Men’s Professional Tour Coach for the USTA, and headed the Rookie Pro program for USA development. His team saw Alex Kim, Robby Ginepri and Mardy Fish come up through the ranks.

        A 1974 graduate of USC, Borelli was a four-year varsity member of the Trojans’ men’s team, and was named USC’s Outstanding Scholar Athlete as a senior. He spent 14 seasons coaching at USC, where his teams earned 7 national championships, 3 runner-up finishes and 10 conference championships. During this tenure, he coached 5 individuals to NCAA singles championships, 2 pairs to NCAA doubles championships, and a total of 56 college All-Americans. He has spent 21 seasons coaching at the collegiate level for both USC & TCU, compiling a 416-107 overall record.

        Dave specializes in doubles strategy, and working with elite junior players – from beginner to pro level. We are thrilled to have this addition to the Nellie Gail family and look forward to the success of our juniors & adults under his instruction. Welcome Dave!

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    2. This is so Sad. David in College was my closest friend. We recently talked about getting together. i will regret we didn’t get to visit one more time. Jeff Bermant USC class of 76

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    1. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

      The 1960s and 70s were the Golden Age of USC .

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      1. Trolling your own troll, what a disgrace! Come clean and name all the sock puppets. You have been notorious for it going way back. The puppet master had a puppet malfunction and got exposed. Why don’t you upgrade to a new hosting service that has the ability to edit and block others? Quit being a tight-ass.

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      2. OUCH!…. you just gave the puppet master a massive crotch kick…..I would offer some ice but he doesn’t deserve it for his dirty deeds. a TOTAL DISGRACE TO THE MEMBERS OF THIS BLOG. One look at his username says it all. What fool parades around with a username that mocks his own blog.

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      3. No. It mocks YOU, not the blog.

        But as usual, you read something that is plain as day to any mentally stable person and claim it says something else.

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      4. Do you have anything football related to say Mr.USC MARCHING BAND…if not, then STFU….FREAK!
        It’s crazy how deep your nose is stuck up Scott’s asshole…..quit responding to me, you’re not my type… weirdo!….

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      5. Would you paint “I have a big dick” on the side of your car when the old lady is known for waving a black dildo out the window as she leaves the trailer park….you set yourself up nicely for that crotch kick…go find something productive to do….FREAK!

        I guess It’s time for me to start slapping you around like a pinata again….the knucklehead has yet to learn!

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      6. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        I love it when Cowardly Gabby’s pea brain tilts and she melts down into a tirade of obscenities.

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      7. Yes, it amusing when she’s getting her butt handed to her and still claims to be winning. She had the entire board telling her to chill yesterday and still she persists. Let’s hope she takes her meds today.

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      8. two people are not the entire board you’re so fucked up in the head you fucking weirdo…already stalking me at 7am…mind your own fucking business…get that dump you live in repaired

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      9. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Pudly & Plow Horse & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        Look at Cowardly Gabby show no respect for deceased on this tribute thread for Dave Borelli and instead debut her newest sock puppet. What a disgrace she is.

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      10. SCOTT IS UNHINGED, THE PENIS BREATH MAGAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED AS AN IMPOSTER….WORDPRESS PASSED ON THE INFO TO PROVE IT….SCOTT GOT FUCKED AT HIS OWN GAME…AND HIS LITTLE KISS-ASS BOI TOY IS GETTING A PIMPLE WOODIE…

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      11. WHEN YOU STOP I WILL STOP OR THE BULLSHIT WILL CONTINUE…YOU MAKE THE CALL. AND GET A NEW USERNAME YOU LOOK LIKE A FUCKING IDIOT…

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      12. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        Your unprecedented meltdown just turned all your remaining allies against you, Cowardly Gabby.

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      1. Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young's avatar Gabby aka The Guy who posts as So Cal's Wife & LawyerJohn & Plow Horse & Pudly & steveg49 & DOJ & Scott Wolf and Frank Young says:

        Keep the pervert Cowardly Gabby away from her.

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