Denise Rubio
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- Email:
- drubio@ut.edu
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- Year:
- 32nd Season
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- Title:
- Assistant Coach
Bio
Denise Rubio is in her 32nd season as an assistant coach as she has served as Leslie Kanter’s top assistant throughout her time at the helm.
Rubio was a four-year starter at second base for the University of South Florida, where she also earned Academic All-America honors in 1986. At USF, she was a three-time all-South Region player from 1986-1988.
She was also a member of the World Series Championship Team for Wellswood Little League in 1978, 1982, and 1983.
In 2005, Rubio was recognized by her alma mater when she was inducted into the USF Hall of Fame. Denise also works at Allstate Insurance Company as a Market Claim Manager.
Rubio was a part of the 2025 coaching staff that led the team to a 48-12 overall record. The Spartans achieved a historic 28-game winning streak, setting a new school record. They reached the world series for the first time in school history after winning the South Regional.