Donohue, Men's Tennis Earn ITA Regional Awards
May 17, 2017 | Men's Tennis, Academic Services
Senior Sean Donohue earns Arthur Ashe Scholarship and Leadership Award, Cards earn Team Community Service Award
University of Louisville senior Sean Donohue earned the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Ohio Valley Region Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award while the Cardinals were named co-winners of the ITA Community Service Award along with Middle Tennessee State.
Donohue, a senior from Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) was a team co-captain and helped lead the Cardinals to a 22-10 overall record and a 6-6 mark in the ACC. He paired with freshman Parker Wynn for a team-best 25-7 overall record and a 19-7 mark in dual matches. The duo is currently ranked No. 23 in the ITA rankings and was selected to compete in the NCAA Doubles Championships.
The psychology major is a two-time ITA Scholar Athlete and was named to the 2016 ACC honor roll.
The Cardinals logged over 160 hours of services within the local community in the 2016-17 season. Every player on the team volunteered in activities with organizations that include: Metro Parks Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation )Wheelchair Tennis, Open Teen Basketball, Pickleball), Buddy Up Tennis (Buddy Boot Camp), the Humana Guidance Center (Steps with Seniors Corn Hole Tournament) Read Across America (Englehard Elementary School), and assisted with collecting meals and groceries for the hungry and homeless.
"I am pleased that the Ohio Regional Committee has honored our team with a Community Service Award," said UofL head coach Rex Ecarma. "Our program values serving others and helping when there is a need in the community. I am also happy that Sean has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Ashe Award for Sportsmanship, Leadership and Community Service. I have only had Sean two seasons, but wish I could have had him his entire career. He follows the path paved by other great Cardinals who won the award - Gustafsson, Gornet and Stiefelmeyer."
About the ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award
The ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the regional and national level. This award which dates back to 1982, goes to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JUCO men's and women's players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
Donohue, a senior from Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier) was a team co-captain and helped lead the Cardinals to a 22-10 overall record and a 6-6 mark in the ACC. He paired with freshman Parker Wynn for a team-best 25-7 overall record and a 19-7 mark in dual matches. The duo is currently ranked No. 23 in the ITA rankings and was selected to compete in the NCAA Doubles Championships.
The psychology major is a two-time ITA Scholar Athlete and was named to the 2016 ACC honor roll.
The Cardinals logged over 160 hours of services within the local community in the 2016-17 season. Every player on the team volunteered in activities with organizations that include: Metro Parks Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation )Wheelchair Tennis, Open Teen Basketball, Pickleball), Buddy Up Tennis (Buddy Boot Camp), the Humana Guidance Center (Steps with Seniors Corn Hole Tournament) Read Across America (Englehard Elementary School), and assisted with collecting meals and groceries for the hungry and homeless.
"I am pleased that the Ohio Regional Committee has honored our team with a Community Service Award," said UofL head coach Rex Ecarma. "Our program values serving others and helping when there is a need in the community. I am also happy that Sean has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Ashe Award for Sportsmanship, Leadership and Community Service. I have only had Sean two seasons, but wish I could have had him his entire career. He follows the path paved by other great Cardinals who won the award - Gustafsson, Gornet and Stiefelmeyer."
About the ITA/Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award
The ITA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recognizes outstanding individuals in all divisions at the regional and national level. This award which dates back to 1982, goes to NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and JUCO men's and women's players who have exhibited outstanding sportsmanship and leadership as well as scholastic, extracurricular and tennis achievements.
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