NEWARK, Del. -- The University of Delaware recently announced the hire of Vince Maximo and Brendan Heron to serve as assistant coaches for both the men’s and women’s tennis teams during the 2009-10 seasons.

A 1990 graduate of Washington College, Maximo (at right) earned a degree in business management and was a three-year member of the men’s tennis team, 1987-1989. Posting a 71-16 team record during his years, he helped the Shoremen to three Middle Atlantic Conference championships, while WC ranked third in 1987 and fourth in 1988 and 1989 after the NCAA Division III National Tournament.

During his college years, Maximo worked as an instructor for Ocean Pines Tennis Association and the Shoremen tennis camp. He has also played in invitational sectional championships for Middle States USTA and national championships for World Team Tennis.

Maximo, who holds over 18 years of experience in the banking industry, has held various leadership positions at Bank of America/MBNA America, and most recently served as a Senior Vice President in the card marketing division at Bank of America.

Currently, Maximo serves as a consultant with Ajilon Consulting, specializing in project management, technical development management, and project deployment. Maximo resides in Wilmington with his wife, Julia, and their two English chocolate labradors.

Like Maximo, Heron also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Blue Hen coaching staff.

Heron, a 2008 graduate of Delaware, was a member of the nationally-ranked club tennis team.

Heron is a Professional Tennis Registry Certified tennis instructor. He has three years experience as an instructor or site manager for the Arthur Ashe and Youth Tennis and National Junior Tennis League summer programs in Philadelphia.

In addition, Heron has served as an instructor at the Delaware National Country Club tennis camp and at the Pink Creek Racquet and Swim summer tennis camp.

While at Delaware, Heron was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society and graduated cum laude. Teaching World History, Introduction to Law and Advance Placement European History at Salesianum High School, Heron prepares his students to succeed both in and out of the classroom.