“We’re very fortunate to have Taylor join our staff,” said DuBois, UNCW’s second-year coach. “His passion for UNCW, as well as his shared vision of the direction of our program, is a great asset. He brings great energy and a wealth of experience to our team. He also believes in helping our players in all aspects of their life.”

      Vaughn, a native of New Orleans, played two seasons with the Seahawks in 2003-04 and 2004-05. He then worked as an assistant coach at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Vaughn was responsible for recruiting, player development, and assisting in all aspects of the program.

      Assisting with the Warhawks, Vaughn was part of one of the nation’s biggest turnarounds as the ULM netters improved from 3-13 to 10-9. Along with serving as an assistant at ULM, Vaughn was the associate tennis professional at the Monroe (La.) Racket Club.

      More recently, Vaughn has served as the head junior professional at nearby Holly Tree Racket Club. During his tenure at Holly Tree, Vaughn directed a high performance junior academy, coaching many nationally and sectionally-ranked juniors.

      “I’m very excited about being back at UNCW,” said Vaughn. “The program is growing by leaps and bounds, and I’m very happy to be a part of it. There is something special about coaching at your alma mater. I’m very passionate about developing student-athletes in all aspects of their collegiate experience.”

      Vaughn, who won the Golden Seahawk Scholar Athlete Award in 2004-05, earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health and Physical Education from UNCW in 2005, with a concentration in exercise science.