The Intercollegiate Tennis Association is pleased to announce the 2023 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 Thursday, June 8th.
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Central Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Bruno Campos | Midland Unviersity |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Hillary Ncube | William Woods University |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Camila Sanchez | McPherson College |
| ITA Most Improved Senior | Ivett Castaneda | Midland University |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Kristina Khmelevskaia | Midland University |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Midland University
East Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Eric Mahone | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Jessica Simeri | Holy Cross College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Victoria Savvides | Holy Cross College |
South Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Melinda Descant | LSU Alexandria |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Megane Bianco | Keiser Unviersity |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Yue Yu | SCAD |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Yvette Schmucker | Keiser Unviersity |
| ITA Most Improved Senior | Candela Bonivardi | LSU Alexandria |
| ITA Senior Player of the Year | Candela Bonivardi | LSU Alexandria |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Brenau University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: Tennessee Wesleyan University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: William Carey University
ITA Community Service Award Honorable Mention: SCAD Savannah
West Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson ITA Coach of the Year | Ben Cabell | Menlo College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Ryan Laplante | Lewis-Clark State College |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Bonolo Molefe | Lewis-Clark State College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Maldini Simic | Hope International University |
