Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is pleased to announce the 2026 ITA Division II Women’s Regional Award recipients. Every year the ITA recognizes coaches and student-athletes for their excellence both on the court and in their communities throughout the season.
The Division II regional awards include: ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year, ITA Assistant Coach of the Year, Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship, ITA Rookie of the Year, ITA Most Improved Player, ITA Senior Player of the Year, ITA Player to Watch, and ITA Community Service Award.
Quick Travel
Atlantic | Central | East | Midwest | South Central | South | Southeast | West
Atlantic Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Kyle Hoffman | West Virginia Wesleyan College |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Dari Sakhanova | Slippery Rock University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Charliz Tabili | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Asel Calbay | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Amaia Balaguer Brau | Slippery Rock University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Lea Von Kozierowski | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Kirby Ronning | Washburn University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Ana Pau Naranjo | University of Central Oklahoma |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Mei Hasegawa | University of Central Oklahoma |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Clare Pachy | University of Nebraska Kearney |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Renske Ubachs | Washburn University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Johanna Priedite | Missouri Western State University |
East Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Rebecca Fakas | Adelphi University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Leighann Sahagun | Queens College (NY) |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Sixtine Goubet | Queens College (NY) |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Katarina Liedbeck | Adelphi University |
Midwest Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Patrick Grashorn | Davenport University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Sean Miller | Grand Valley State University |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Rachel Sam | Grand Valley State University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Natasha Sengphrachanh | Grand Valley State University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Ipek Sakiroglu | Grand Valley State University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Martyna Szpakowska | Wayne State University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Jimena De Pablos Hernando | University of Indianapolis |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Grand Valley State University, University of Indianapolis
South Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Chris Bizot | University of Texas at Tyler |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Kourtney Chumbley | University of Texas at Tyler |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Danaiya Amangazhiyeva | Angelo State University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Jenna Goessel | Cameron University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Selin Sepken | Midwestern State University |
| ITA Player to Watch | AnaMaria Zoric | Lubbock Christian University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: St. Mary’s University (TX), Texas A&M University – Kingsville
South Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Avi Kigel | Barry University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Colleen Roberts | Mississippi College |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Laura Cuesta Bret | Embry-Riddle University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Katja Markus | Nova Southeastern University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Josie Holderbach | Florida Southern College |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Dana Heimen | Barry University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Emily Jennewein | Florida Southern College |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Embry-Riddle University, Florida Southern College
Southeast Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Evan Isaacs | Columbus State University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Molly Hencken | Belmont Abbey College |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Leilany Sanchez | Belmont Abbey College |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Nikoline Gullacksen | Columbus State University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Belmont Abbey College
West Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Chelsea Patton | Hawaii Pacific University |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Alessa Maier | Fresno Pacific University |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Shannele Lopez | Azusa Pacific University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Fabiana Gonzalez | Fresno Pacific University |
| ITA Most Improved Player | Stina Larsson | Azusa Pacific University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Alina Kupfer | Point Loma Nazarene University |
| ITA Player to Watch | Evi Roobol | Hawaii Pacific University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Hawaii Pacific University
