Skidmore graduate Oliver Loutsenko left Skidmore with three All-American years under his belt, as well as being named Liberty Conference Player of the Year. Not just MVP of his team, but of the entire league. As a junior tennis player, Oliver had the opportunity to go D3 instead of D1. We asked him about that…
If you have been following my columns, you should know by now that you have to advocate for yourself in life and on the tennis court. Recently at SUNY Oneonta where I serve as head tennis coach, I was asked to lecture on the topic of “Personal Responsibility and Making Change.” So let’s transform, transition…
The University of Southern California Trojans men’s tennis team won its fifth title in six years, defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 4-2 at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex at the University of Georgia. The Trojans have dominated the men’s tennis world in recent years under the helm of head coach Peter Smith, and the title is…
The USTA has announced that the U.S. Open will feature a college tennis competition for the first time ever in 2014, inviting top American college players to compete in the inaugural American Collegiate Invitational, set for Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 4-6 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Eight men and eight…
Regular season champions Pratt Institute successfully defended their title with a dominating performance producing all nine flight champions to repeat as Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) men's tennis champions at the USTA Billy Jean King National Tennis Center. Pratt assembled an unblemished regular season and won the maximum 27 points for their second straight…
As you begin the college search process, looking to balance your academic and athletic needs, there are a few secrets that will help ensure your success in finding a program that is right for you. Unfortunately, too many players find themselves in a college tennis program where one’s game stagnates or erodes, where one feels…
Concordia College Head Coach Neil Tarangioli claimed his 500th career victory in men's tennis over the weekend. The feat came in a 5-4 come-from-behind victory against number13 Valdosta State in Pensacola, Fla. “This may have been the greatest match in Concordia College tennis history,” said Tarangioli following the victory. The Clippers were trailing after doubles play,…
Senior Yanita Arnaudova tallied her third-consecutive victory at the number three singles slot to clinch the St. John’s women’s tennis team’s 5-2 win over inter-city rival Fordham on Wednesday afternoon. The Red Storm improve to 8-6 overall and have now won three in a row dating back to its 6-1 victory over Big East rival Providence on March 29. Arnaudova,…
On the surface, it seems obvious. College coaches want the best tennis players. This is true to a point. The tense is incorrect. Coaches want players who will be the best tennis players. After corresponding with hundreds of college coaches, I put together a tiered list of what coaches look at when deciding on whom…
The Queens College tennis bubble took another step forward in its renovation with the recent installation of improved lighting in the facility. The lights will now reflect light upward and not downward, thus improving the quality of play for the users. The Queens College tennis bubble offers tennis players a myriad of options for their…