Tempe, AZ – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (“ITA”) is pleased to announce the 2026 ITA NJCAA 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 junior college 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 Sophomore, ITA Sophomore Player of the Year, and ITA Community Service Award.
Quick Travel
Region II | Region III | Region IV
Region II Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Micah Avance | Tyler Junior College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Chris Singer | Tyler Junior College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Dina Lipovski | Tyler Junior College |
| ITA Most Improved Sophomore | Alix Dol | Tyler Junior College |
| ITA Sophomore Player of the Year | Marqaylar Tere | Collin College |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Mesa Community College
Region III Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Brooks Buffington | Jones College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Brenda Smith | Copiah-Lincoln Community College |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Josie Tullios | Jones College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Shana Mao | East Central Community College |
| ITA Most Improved Sophomore | Ivanna De Gregorio | East Central Community College |
| ITA Sophomore Player of the Year | Ivanna De Gregorio | East Central Community College |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Hinds Community College, Meridian Community College
Region IV Regional Award Winners
| Award | Winner | School |
|---|---|---|
| ITA/Dunlop Coach of the Year | Phil Girardi | St. Petersburg College |
| ITA Assistant Coach of the Year | Tahir El-Zare | Coastal Alabama – South |
| Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship | Lila Oliver | Bevill State Community College |
| ITA Rookie of the Year | Madison Standifer | Wallace State Community College |
| ITA Most Improved Sophomore | Indira Wilson | Wallace State Community College |
| ITA Sophomore Player of the Year | Younsoo Cho | Hillsborough Community College |
ITA Community Service Award Winner: Bevill State Community College