Girard, Rozenvasser Honored with ITA Atlantic South Awards

(TEMPE, Ariz.) – Carnegie Mellon University head tennis coach Andrew Girard and freshman Michael Rozenvasser (Haworth, N.J./Northern Valley Regional) were recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) when the 2017 Division III regional awards were announced last week. Girard was named the Wilson/ITA Atlantic South Coach of the Year for the women while Rozenvasser earned ITA Rookie of the Year for the men.

Girard led the women to 12 wins against nationally ranked opponents this season and the program's 12th appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 13 years. The Tartans finished the regular season ranked 10th in the nation after once again being hampered by injuries with just seven healthy players available all season. The team defeated #10 Washington University, 6-3, to place third at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship and was fifth at the ITA National Team Indoor Championship.

For the past 10 seasons, the Tartans have been consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally. Girard has also served on various ITA committees (National Ranking Chair, Awards, Board of Directors, Small College Operating Committee) during his career. The team has also consistently been involved in volunteer projects with Buddy-Up and Special Olympics.

The women's regional coaching honor for Girard marks the sixth such honor of his career and third on the women's side.

Rozenvasser was a first-team selection to the All-UAA team after compiling a singles record of 17-9. The freshman had a remarkable fall when he registered a singles record of 11-3 that included a 10-match winning streak. He was the singles champion of the ITA Southeast Regional, which earned him 2017 All-America honors, and placed fourth on the national stage at the ITA Oracle Cup. An injury in the winter sidelined him for part of the spring season where he finished with a 6-6 singles mark.