Men's Tennis Coach, University of South Carolina**
Josh Goffi is a renowned men's tennis coach who has been leading the Gamecocks at the University of South Carolina since 2010. Under his guidance, the team has experienced tremendous success, earning an NCAA Tournament bid nine times during his tenure. The program has also achieved milestones such as finishing in the ITA Top-25 for six consecutive regular seasons, a feat never before accomplished.
Goffi's coaching philosophy is rooted in his father, Carlos Goffi, who was named 1991 World Coach of the Year. Growing up around elite players and coaches like John and Patrick McEnroe, Peter Fleming, and Mary Carillo helped shape Goffi's approach to tennis. His experience on the ATP Tour from 2001-05, where he rose to as high as No. 121 in doubles with 18 titles, honed his skills as a coach.
As an assistant coach at Arizona State (women's) and Duke (2008-10), Goffi earned regional Assistant Coach of the Year honors twice. His own playing career was marked by success, including being a three-time All-ACC selection at Clemson University, where he won singles and doubles conference championships in 1999.
2023 Season Highlights
The 2023 season was one for the books, with the Gamecocks finishing with a record of 22-7 and a final ranking of No. 8, the highest since 1989. The team made it to the quarterfinals, marking its first trip in over three decades.
Two players earned automatic qualifications into the NCAA Singles Tournament as No. 9-16 seeds and took home singles and doubles All-American honors. The program also claimed its first ITA All-American Championship title in doubles, with Connor Thomson and Toby Samuel taking the top spot.
Goffi's team dominated throughout the season, with both players holding the program's first No. 1 ITA Doubles Ranking for all but one week of the regular season. They went on to earn year-end No. 1 rankings, capping off an incredible run.
Carolina Tennis Center
The Gamecock men's and women's tennis teams have called the Carolina Tennis Center home since the 2012 season. Located in the heart of the Athletics Village at the Roost, the state-of-the-art facility features:
- 12 courts with lights and scoreboards on each
- Master scoreboards on either side of six courts to keep fans informed
- Video cameras mounted behind each court for coaching staff review
- Seating for 670 fans with standing room available
- 400 square feet of court-side storage and 900 square feet of dedicated restroom facilities
Camp Reviews
Join Coach Josh Goffi at the Carolina Tennis Center for an unforgettable tennis experience. Our camps are designed to help players improve their skills, build confidence, and learn from a world-class coach.
Facility Tour
Take a tour of the Carolina Tennis Center and discover why it's one of the premier tennis facilities in the country. From its 12 courts to its state-of-the-art amenities, we'll show you everything this incredible facility has to offer.
Sample Schedule
Check out our sample schedule below to get an idea of what a typical day at our camp looks like:
- 9:00 am – Registration and warm-up
- 10:00 am – On-court training session with Coach Goffi
- 12:00 pm – Lunch break
- 1:00 pm – Video analysis and review
- 3:00 pm – Match play and drills
- 5:00 pm -and wrap-up
Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the game. Join us at the Carolina Tennis Center for an unforgettable tennis experience!