UIndy Athletics

Daria Jula joined the University of Indianapolis tennis staff as a Graduate Assistant Coach in Fall 2025. Originally from Romania, Daria competed at Delaware State University, where she consistently excelled both on the court and in the classroom. A two-time 2nd Team All-MEAC selection in singles and 1st Team All-MEAC honoree in doubles, she also earned Academic All-Conference honors every year.

While at DSU, Daria helped lead her team to back-to-back conference championship final appearances. In the Fall of 2024, she served as an Undergraduate Assistant Coach for the Hornets, gaining valuable experience in player development, match preparation, and team support. In addition to her collegiate experience, Daria has coached players of all ages and skill levels in her hometown in Romania. She completed the ITA Rising Coaches course and her PTR coaching certification. 

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
2025-2026:

• Men's team won the 2026 GLVC Championship
• Men's team won the NCAA Midwest Regional title and reached the NCAA Sweet 16
• Men's team finished 18-5 and reached as high as No. 9 in the national rankings
• Coached Asier Ayllon to an ITA Midwest Region singles championship and a national singles ranking as high as No. 7
• Coached Tadeo Gaggiofatto to an ITA Midwest Region singles runner-up finish and a national singles ranking as high as No. 14
• Coached a doubles team to a national ranking as high as No. 19
• Women's team finished as 2026 GLVC Championship runner-up and qualified for the NCAA Regional
• Earned the ITA Midwest Region Community Service Award
• Team posted the highest GPA in the UIndy Athletics Department