born in cuba and raised in miami, fla., rouco found much success as a high school coach in his hometown, with head coaching stops at loyola (1986-87) and miami norland (1991-95). he directed loyola to a school-record 22 wins in 1986, while he led miami norland to 29 wins and a no. 1 state ranking for a portion of the 1994-95 season.