The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is pleased to announce the 2024 ITA NAIA Women’s Regional Award recipients. Every year the ITA recognizes coaches and players for their excellence on the court and in their communities throughout the season.
The NAIA Playing Awards include: Wilson ITA Coach of the Year, ITA Assistant Coach of the Year, Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship, ITA Rookie of the Year, ITA Most Improved Senior, ITA Senior Player of the Year, and ITA Community Service Award.
The national award winners will be announced next Monday, May 13th.
Quick Travel
Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Alex Struck | Morningside |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Rowen Mayo | Kansas Wesleyan |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Tessa Blough | Concordia (Neb.) |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Line Jensen | Morningside (Iowa) |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Hanna Lindeboom | William Woods |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Marta Calvo Larraz | William Woods |
| ITA Player to Watch | Silva Avakian | Friends University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Bethel College
ITA Community Service Award Winner Honorable Mentions: Kansas Wesleyan, Concordia Nebraska
East Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Eric Bernabeu | Lindsey Wilson |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Jessica Simeri | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Maria Samchez | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Diane Maillotte | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Kia Carvalho-Landell | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Player to Watch | Sofia Munoz | Indiana Wesleyan |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Holy Cross College
ITA Community Service Award Winner Honorable Mentions: Cumberland University (TN)
South Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Francisco Gallardo | Tennessee Wesleyan |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Hugo Robuchon | William Carey |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Alessia Piccoliori | SCAD Savannah |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Victoria Vieten | William Carey |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Isabella Perez Flores | Keiser |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Stephanie Fernandez | Georgia Gwinnett |
| ITA Player to Watch | Violet Apisah | Keiser |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Tennessee Wesleyan University
ITA Community Service Award Winner Honorable Mentions: Georgia Gwinnett
West Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Phil Carlisle | Arizona Christian |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Ryan LaPlante | Lewis-Clark State |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Martina Antich | OUAZ |
| ITA Most Improved Player | April Buckingham | Lewis-Clark State |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Valentina Urelli | Menlo |
| ITA Player to Watch | Lucy Rekasch | Arizona Christian |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Arizona Christian
ITA Community Service Award Winner Honorable Mentions: Lewis-Clark State College
