Returning Veterans Key to Tennis Team's Success
September 07, 2007
The Saints will be setting the bar very high this season, with their sights focused on matching last year's 14-3 record. Fortunately with eight veteran players returning to the courts, the team should be loaded with enough experience to put its goal within reach.
Co-captain Anna Marie Podnecky '08 will once again lead the charge for the Saints, after guiding the women to the GNAC tournament finals a year ago. Podnecky finished last season with a 13-4 mark at No. 1 singles, earning her 2nd Team All Conference honors.
Head Coach Rob Miller will look for Podnecky to continue her strong performances from the top singles and doubles positions, spots she's held since freshmen year.
Classmate Jamie Kenyon '08 will serve as co-captain alongside Podnecky this year, with leadership also expected from notable returning players Cat Robinson '08, Megan Barrows '08, Katie Silva '08 and Rachel Strauss '09. Robinson was a 2nd Team All Conference performer from the No. 4 last year.
Six new players also join the ranks this season. Miller and second-year Assistant Coach Molly Honan will look for the new crop of players to fill holes immediately if the Saints hope to equal last years GNAC record of 7-2. The team's next match will on September 15th at Johnson & Wales University at noon.
"I'm looking forward to this season," said Miller. "We have so many committed women who always make practices and matches enjoyable."