From Carnegie Mellon University Athletics

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its regional award winners on Wednesday, May 25 and both head coach Andrew Girard and assistant coach Mike Belmonte were honored on the men's side for the Atlantic South Region. Girard was named Wilson/ITA Region Coach of the Year while Belmonte was named Assistant Region Coach of the Year.

The Tartans finished the season with a dual-match record of 17-7 and were ranked as high as fifth nationally, matching the highest position in program history. The Tartans held an 8-4 record against Division III ranked opponents and finished third in the powerful University Athletic Association. The Cardinal and Gray then went on to compete in the NCAA Division III Championship for the first time since 2014 and seventh time under Girard, where they advanced to the third round.

This marks the third time that each has received the honor. Belmonte was honored in his first year with the program in 2009 and went on to be named National Men's Assistant Coach of the Year. The following year, Girard received the accolade and also was awarded national recognition. Both were recognized with the honor in 2014.