ULM Director of Athletics Bobby Staub announced the hiring of Terrence De Jongh as the new women's tennis coach on January 25, 2007.

 "We are excited to have Terrence on board," Staub said. "We look forward to the further development of our women's tennis program under his leadership."

De Jongh spent the past four years as the tennis professional at Pine Hills Country Club in Calhoun, La. He coordinated and organized private and group activities such as clinics and tournaments.

 He also spent several years on the tennis staff at Louisiana Tech, including two seasons as the head coach from 2004-05. The native of Aruba also was a racquet sport instructor in Tech's department of health and exercise.

"I'm excited to get back into college coaching," De Jongh said. "ULM and Bobby Staub have provided me with that opportunity."

A member of the United States Tennis Association, De Jongh earned his bachelor's degree from Louisiana Tech in 2003, followed by a master's degree in 2006.