Texas A&M Sweeps ITA National Coach and Player of the Year Awards
The honors underline a program that has built sustained national dominance, signaling stronger recruiting appeal and momentum for facility upgrades.
Overview
- Mark Weaver was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association National Coach of the Year after earlier receiving the ITA Texas Regional Coach of the Year honor.
- Lucciana Perez was named the ITA National Player of the Year after an undefeated 28–0 singles season that finished with a No. 1 ITA ranking, seven top‑10 wins, the Honda Sports Award, and SEC Player of the Year honors.
- Senior Mia Kupres earned ITA Texas Regional Senior of the Year after finishing inside the top 30 with a 17–10 singles record and victories over five top‑25 opponents despite battling injuries.
- Texas A&M has won two national championships in three seasons, finished once as national runner‑up, captured five straight SEC regular‑season titles, and beat three top‑five teams in the NCAA Tournament, including No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Auburn.
- Program leaders say the awards reinforce recruiting and retention gains, frame the team as a dynasty in the making, and strengthen arguments for upgraded facilities as the Aggies prepare to reload a roster with significant turnover.