After wrapping up an accomplished four-year career as a member of the Valparaiso University tennis team, Moira Silva will remain with the program as a graduate assistant coach, as announced by head coach James Gleghorn, who is entering his first season leading the program.
 
A native of Houston, Silva finished her career with a 68-38 (.654) singles record, the second-most singles victories and seventh-best singles winning percentage in program history. She closed her career with a 57-46 (.553) doubles record, ranking third in program history in career doubles wins and eighth in career doubles winning percentage. Her .652 doubles winning percentage as a senior ranked tied for 10^th in single-season program history.
 
"It is a big win for Valpo Tennis and for me as the new coach to have Moira staying on as a Graduate Assistant," Gleghorn said. "Her knowledge of the conference, team and recruiting will be paramount to our continued and growing success. The only thing better than her incredible excellence on the court is who she is as person and leader. I am excited to work with her these next few years!"
 
The Fall 2022 MVC Flight 2 Singles Champion, Silva was a 15-time MVC weekly award winner (eight singles, seven doubles) during her accomplished career. She graduated from Valpo last month with her bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) and will pursue her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) while serving as a graduate assistant coach for the Beacons.
 
"First off, I just want to say how grateful I am to the athletic department and Coach that I get to be pursuing this opportunity," Silva said. "I'm excited to stay around Valpo tennis as a graduate assistant coach because this team has blessed me in so many ways as a player, and I couldn't think of a better way to display my gratitude than to give back as a graduate assistant. I'm extremely excited to continuing to push this program towards its greatest potential!"