The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is pleased to announce the 2024 ITA Division II 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 Division II 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, ITA Player to Watch, and ITA Community Service Award.
The national award winners will be announced next Tuesday, May 21st.
Quick Travel
Atlantic | Central | East | Midwest | South | South Central | Southeast | West
Atlantic Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Jerome Simon | Mercyhurst University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Emanuel Mallya | West Virginia Wesleyan College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Michelle Connor | University of Charleston (WV) |
| ITA Player to Watch | Amaia Balaguer Brau | Slippery Rock University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Bloomsburg University
Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Scott Shafer | University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Caleb Diller | University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Melisa Becerra | University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Amelie Gindl | Southern Arkansas University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Christina Granerjo | Missouri Western State University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Maja Jung | Washburn University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Cristina Granero | Missouri Western State University |
East Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Daniel Rockhill | Saint Thomas Aquinas College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Karen Serina | Adelphi University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Polina Zelentsova | University of the District of Columbia |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Vika Pavlovets | Saint Thomas Aquinas College |
Midwest Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Malik Tabet | University of Indianapolis |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Nastassia Chamoun | University of Indianapolis |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Marta Komar | Wayne State University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Ella Coleman | Rockhurst University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Malak Arafat | Wayne State University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Maissane Aik | University of Indianapolis |
| ITA Player to Watch | Tyffaine Pais | University of Indianapolis |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Wayne State University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: Grand Valley State University
South Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Doug Neagle | Nova Southeastern University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Paul Walke | Florida Southern College |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Jessica Christa Wira Hadipoernomo | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Laura Cuesta Bret | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Laia Pasini | Florida Southern College |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Natalie Espinal | Nova Southeastern University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Salma Djoubri | Lynn University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Florida Southern College
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: University of West Alabama, Nova Southeastern University, Mississippi College
South Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Wade Morgan | Dallas Baptist University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Amelia Lawson | Midwestern State University |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Skylar Minns | Midwestern State University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Selina Wu | St. Mary’s University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Alessa Maier | Texas A&M University, Kingsville |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Alessa Maier | Texas A&M University, Kingsville |
| ITA Player to Watch | Jessica Benzari | Midwestern State University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Dallas Baptist University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: Midwestern State University, St. Mary’s University, Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Lubbock Christian University
Southeast Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Kent Norsworthy | University of North Georgia |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Justin Miles | University of North Georgia |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Svetlana Teterina | University of North Georgia |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Mackenzie McCarthy | Belmont Abbey College |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Chloe Kosmrlj | Wingate University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Nadja Meier | Flagler College |
| ITA Player to Watch | Angelina Linnikova | University of North Georgia |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Belmont Abbey College
West Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Mark Bohren | Azusa Pacific University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Eric Barnard | Azusa Pacific University |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Lilly Stienemeier | Metropolitan State University of Denver |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Emilie Lugon-Moulin | Concordia University Irvine |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Amanda Letzring | Point Loma University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Madison Kane | Azusa Pacific University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Jessica Plazas | Academy of Art University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Hawaii Pacific University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: Metropolitan State University of Denver
