Sergio Velez was named an assistant coach in 2011. He will be responsible for on-court coaching and individual training.

Velez was part of Barry's 2010 NCAA Division II National Championship team. He went 19-3 in the title-winning season as a doubles player, and 14-2 in singles. Velez put together a 67-11 doubles record in three seasons with Barry. He went 25-4 in 2009, setting a school record for pairs victories in a season. He owns three of the school's top nine doubles record winning percentages, including his .864 mark in 2010.

Velez finished his career first among Barry's career doubles winning percentage leaders at .859.

As a singles player, Velez went 43-10 from 2009-11. He capped his senior season with a career-best 17 wins. Velez's 43 wins rank among the school's career leaders.