2006Mediaguide.Pdf

Fri-Sun Sep. 30-Oct. 2 Cal Nike Invitational Invitational Berkeley, CA All Day Tues-Sun Oct. 4-9 All American Championships Los Angeles, CA All Day Fri-Sun Oct. 21-23 June Stewart Fall Invitational Invitational Nashville, Nashville, TN All Day Fri-Mon Oct. 21-24 ITA Regional Championships San Diego, CA All Day Thurs-Sun Nov. 3-6 Nat’l IndividualIndividual Indoors Indoors Columbus, Columbus, OH All Day Fri-Sun Nov. 4-6 ASU Thunderbird ASU Whiteman All Day Fri-Sun Jan. 13-15 Nat’l Collegiate Tennis Classic Las Vegas, NV All Day Sat Jan. 21 Texas ASU Whiteman Noon Sat Jan. 28 New Mexico ASU Whiteman Noon Sun Jan. 29 UC Davis ASU Whiteman 10:00 a.m. Fri Feb. 10 Montana State ASU Whiteman 1:30 p.m. Sat Feb. 11 Denver ASU Whiteman Noon Sun Feb. 12 Cal Poly ASU Whiteman 10:00 a.m. Fri Feb. 24 USC ASU Whiteman 1:30 p.m. Sat Feb. 25 UCLA ASU Whiteman Noon Fri Mar. 3 Stanford Palo Alto, CA 1:30 p.m. Sat Mar. 4 California Berkeley, CA Noon Tues Mar. 7 Wake Forest ASU Whiteman 1:30 p.m. SatSat Mar. 11 Oregon Eugene, OR Noon Sat Mar. 18 Houston ASU Whiteman Noon Sat Mar. 25 Arizona ASU Whiteman 1:00 p.m. Fri Mar. 31 UCLA Los Angeles, CA 1:30 p.m. Sat Apr. 1 USC Los Angeles, CA Noon Fri Apr. 7 Washington State Pullman, WA Noon Sat Apr. 8 Washington Seattle, WA Noon Fri. Apr. 14 California ASU Whiteman 1:30 p.m. Sat Apr. 15 Stanford ASU Whiteman Noon Sat Apr. 22 Arizona Tucson, AZ 1:00 p.m. Thurs-Sun Apr. 27-30 Pac-10 Championships Ojai, CA All Day Fri-Sun May 12-14 NCAA Regionals TBD All Day Thurs-Sun May 18-21 NCAA Sweet 16 Palo Alto, CA All Day Mon-Sat May 22-27 NCAA IndividualIndividual Championships Palo Alto, CA All Day Devil Data

Table of Contents Quick Facts

Devil Data...... 1 Location: ...... Tempe, Ariz., 85287 2005 Results...... 2 Founded: ...... 1885 2006 Outlook and Roster...... 3 Enrollment: ...... 45,693 Head Coach Sheila McInerney...... 4 Conference: ...... Pacific-10 Assistant Coaches...... 5 Nickname: ...... Sun Devils Meet the Sun Devils...... 6-10 Colors: ...... Maroon and Gold Year-By-Year Results (1967-2005)...... 11 President: ...... Dr. Michael Crow NCAA Tournament History...... 12 Vice President for Athletics: ...... Lisa Love Hall of Fame...... 13 Faculty Representative: . Professor Myles Lynk Honors...... 14 All-Americans...... 15 Head Coach: ...... Sheila McInerney History...... 16 ...... 22nd year, USC ‘80 Distinguished Alumni...... 17 ASU Record: ...... 320-202 (21 years) This is Arizona State...... 18-19 Career Record: ...... Same Life in the Valley...... 20-21 Assistant Coach: ...... Paul Reber Sun Angel Foundation...... 22 ...... 10th year, Arizona State ‘96 Administration...... 23 Volunteer Assistant Coach: ...... Ford Oliver Academics...... 24 ...... 11th year Facilities...... 25 Tennis Office Phone: ...... 480-965-4333 Whiteman Tennis Center...... Back Cover 2005 Record: ...... 11-8 2005 Conference Record/Finish: ...... 5-3/4th 2005 Postseason Record: ...... 1-1 2005 Postseason Finish:. NCAA Second Round 2005 Final ITA Ranking: ...... No. 29 NCAA Appearances: ...... 20 Best NCAA Finish: ...... Quarterfinals ...... (1986, 1988, 1992, 1993, ...... 1995, 1997, 2000, 2001) Credits Letterwinners Returning/Lost: ...... 6/3

Design and Layout: Nate Policar Writing Credits: Nate Policar, Randy Policar, Kerry Howe, and Facility: ...... Whiteman Tennis Center (1,000) Will Phillips Photography: Jason Wise, Scott Troyanos, Chuck Conley and W. Tennis SID: ...... Nate Policar friends of the ASU tennis family Policar’s E-mail address: [email protected] Typesetting and Printing: Brad Woodward, Ben Franklin Policar’s cell phone:...... 480-540-2544 Press, Tempe, Ariz. (480) 968-7959 Special Thanks to: Mark Brand, assistant athletic director Policar’s office number:...... 480-965-1237 for Media Relations; associate media relations director Doug SID Office Phone:...... 480-965-6592 Tammaro; assistant directors Alex Ryan, Steven Rodriguez; SID Office Fax:...... 480-965-5408 student assistants Saul Martinez, Jordan Brown, Maggie Em- Web Site: ...... www.thesundevils.com mons, Jen Jaeckels, and Gina Verlengiere; Jack Policar. Cover: The 2006 Sun Devils at Tempe Town Lake Park Mailing Address:...... PO Box 872502 (photo by Jason Wise)...... Tempe, AZ, 85287-2505

2005 Results

Pac-10 SINGLES #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 Duals Tourn. Totals Duals Sabrina Capannolo 9-9 9-9 11-7 20-16 3-5 Joslynn Burkett 8-9 8-9 8-7 16-16 4-4 Kady Pooler 9-3 5-1 1-0 15-4 4-9 19-13 6-2 Jessica Leitch 3-4 4-4 1-2 8-10 12-6 20-16 4-4 Wendy Pilecka 0-2 3-5 3-7 4-4 7-11 2-2 Vana Tomas 1-0 1-1 2-1 13-6 15-7 0-1 Lauren Colalillo 2-3 6-2 8-5 1-4 9-9 2-3 Rebecca Rankin 1-1 6-2 7-3 11-7 18-10 4-2 Jen Kaufman 0-0 0-5 0-5 0-0 ______TOTALS: 9-9 8-9 12-7 10-7 8-11 13-5 60-48 64-55 124-103 25-23

Pac-10 DOUBLES #1 #2 #3 Duals Tourn. Totals Duals Colalillo/Pooler 12-5 12-5 1-3 13-8 3-4 Capannolo/Leitch 12-5 12-5 0-1 12-6 4-3 Burkett/Leitch 1-0 1-0 2-1 3-1 0-0 Burkett/Pilecka 8-1 8-1 6-1 14-2 2-0 Burkett/Rankin 6-2 6-2 0-1 6-3 4-1 Capannolo/Rankin 1-0 1-0 2-2 3-2 0-0 Colalillo/Rankin 0-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Pooler/Rankin 0-0 1-0 1-0 0-0 Capannolo/Colalillo 0-0 3-1 3-1 0-0 Capannolo/Pooler 0-0 2-1 2-1 0-0 Leitch/Pilecka 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Leitch/Pooler 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Leitch/Tomas 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 Rankin/Tomas 0-0 0-1 0-1 0-0 ______TOTALS: 12-5 13-5 15-3 40-13 18-15 59-28 13-8

Date Team (rank) (11-8, 5-3 Pacific-10) Final - ITA Rankings (6/3/2005) 1/23 UC Davis W, 7-0 1/29 New Mexico (24) Cancelled-rain 2/5 @ Texas (9) L, 3-4 Arizona State -- #29 2/18 @ UCLA (11) Cancelled-rain 2/19 @ USC (12) Cancelled-rain 2/22 Northern Arizona W, 7-0 Sabrina Capannolo -- #58 2/26 Oregon* (25) W, 7-0 Kady Pooler -- #119 3/4 California (15) L, 1-6 Jessica Leitch -- #123 3/5 Stanford (1) L, 0-6 3/9 @ Arizona (49) W, 4-3 3/14 Duke (5) L, 3-4 3/17 Minnesota (66) W, 6-1 Colalillo/Pooler -- #22 3/25 USC* (5) L, 1-6 Burkett/Pilecka -- #45 3/26 UCLA* (12) L, 2-5 3/29 Southwest Missouri State W, 7-0 4/1 @ Stanford* (1) L, 0-7 4/2 @ California* (17) W, 4-3 Non-Conference: 5-5 4/8 Washington State* (68) W, 7-0 Home: 8-5 4/9 Washington* (21) W, 5-2 Away: 2-3 4/16 Arizona* (51) W, 5-2 Neutral: 1-0 5/13 vs. San Diego State^ (47) W, 4-0 5/14 @ USC# (7) L, 0-4 *Pacific-10 Conference match. ^NCAA First-Round, Los Angeles, Calif. #NCAA Second-Round, Los Angeles, Calif.

2006 Outlook

2005-2006 Roster Name Ht. Yr. Exp. Hometown (Last School) Laila Abdala 5-11 Fr. HS San Diego, California (Eastlake HS) Sabrina Capannolo 6-0 Jr. 2V Las Vegas, Nevada (Silverado HS) Roxanne Clarke 5-6 Jr. TR Cape Town, South Africa (Florida State) Jennifer Kaufman 5-5 So. 1V Tucson, Arizona (Catalina Foothills HS) Jessica Leitch 5-9 So. 1V Dallas, Texas (Highland Park HS) Wendy Pilecka 5-8 Jr. 2V Pribram, Czech Republic (Gymnazium Pribram) Kady Pooler 6-0 Jr. 2V Laguna Niguel, California (Dana Hills HS) Rebecca Rankin 5-5 Jr. 2V Purley, Surrey, England (Cheam HS) Erica Schweyer 5-8 Fr. HS Manhattan Beach, California (Peninsula HS)

Head Coach: Sheila McInerney, 22nd year (USC ’80) Assistant Coach: Paul Reber, 10th year (Arizona State ’96) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Ford Oliver 11th year Coach Mac’s Outlook on the 2006 Season “I am looking forward to the season. It feels like the Returners “Jennifer Kaufman is also returning for us. She has fruits of the last two years will really pay off for us this “We’ve got a big junior class with five of them. The been a very good team player. As a freshman last year, year. The bulk of this team is in our junior class and kids have really matured. There is no question about it; she didn’t see a lot of playing time, but she had a good they have all improved tremendously. They are looking they have improved. attitude throughout it and has been a great team per- forward to this year with confidence and belief in them- “Sabrina Capannolo played in the number one spot son. Unfortunately this fall, she had a stress fracture, so selves. We finished fourth in the Pac-10 last year and we for us last year and qualified for the NCAAs. That is a she missed a couple months and it will take her a while know that the teams in front of us were some of the best tremendous accomplishment for any athlete. Sabrina to get back to where she was. in the country, so we feel really good about where we are improved a great deal from her freshman to sophomore “Jessica Leitch has come on very strong at the end at. We also know the teams that finished behind us were season and, if she continues to improve at the same of the fall. Technically, she is much better than she was very good as well. The team has worked hard this fall rate, she will be a force for us in both singles and dou- a year ago and has worked hard to get herself into very to get into good shape and I think that both technically bles competition this spring. good shape. As a lefty, she presents a lot of problems and strategically we have improved. Our kids know what “Kady Pooler had a super year last year and has for opponents. Her slice has improved and she has to do when they are out on the court, they know what certainly improved her game. She’s really strong and become a more aggressive player this fall. Jessica their individual game style is and they know how to play has improved her fitness level and her belief. Those re- has worked extremely hard this fall on all aspects of within it. I liken it to game planning for a football game ally come hand in hand because when you are in bet- because you map out what you are going to do on both ter shape, you have more confidence and you believe in her game and we expect her to be extremely successful offense and defense, and that’s something that we have yourself more. We are expecting another big year from again this spring.” been focusing on with our players. Each one of them Kady, both on the court and in the leadership role. understands their personal game style and knows what “Rebecca Rankin had a very good fall, probably the Newcomers individually they need to do to collectively have a great best that she has had since coming here. She reached “Roxanne Clarke has been a breath of fresh air. She’s season as a team.” the final round of the ASU/Thunderbird tournament and been terrific. She has a lot of moxie. Roxanne is a very beat some very good players to get there. The key for good athlete and she loves to play tennis. She is very Schedule her is to stay healthy. She has been a little dinged up in passionate and it has really energized the other kids. “Year in and year out, we play one of the strongest her first two years, so health is a big issue. Rebecca’s She is fun to coach on the court and she is mature so schedules in the nation. The Pac-10 is loaded again this versatility poses problems for her opponents because she has been a tremendous addition to this squad. year and it is my feeling that Stanford, Cal, and USC she has such a different style of game: she can slice, “Laila Abdala is exactly what we were expecting to could be three of the top-five teams in the country at the she can drop shot, and she volleys well. These traits get. She is a great kid and has got a lot of ability. She end of the season. Traditionally we try to play a tough also make her a very valuable doubles player. is a little raw right now, but has improved tremendously non-conference schedule, which this year is highlighted “A big key for us will be Wendy Pilecka. She is com- this fall. She is definitely going to play a big part in the by our season opener against last year’s NCAA runner-up ing off of ACL surgery and while she is hitting, she is team’s success this spring. Laila is improving each day; Texas, as well as tough matches against Wake Forest not at full speed yet. A lot of that will come with time. she has learned a lot, technically and strategically. It will and New Mexico. As always though, we look forward to She is hitting the ball very well and she feels good be fun to see her mature this season. playing against quality opponents. It’s been a trademark about where she is at. It will be up to how much her “Erica Schweyer is continuing to improve. She was a at ASU because our feeling is if you don’t get better, knee can take. We are shooting to have her back by very good junior player when she was younger, but has you’ll get worse. With our schedule, we’ll improve as the the start of the spring season. She played number two season progresses. We relish the challenge to compete for us as a freshman, and has endured some injuries not really played competitively for a couple years and against the nation’s elite. It will be fun for our fans as since then, wrist surgery last fall and the ACL last so she came in a little rusty. She is working on improv- well as we have 13 home matches this spring. We are spring. Last year was not a great year health-wise, ing her conditioning. She is a really good kid and she is looking forward to the support of our fans and we’re hop- but we are looking forward to what she can contribute starting to realize what the ASU tennis program is all ing they will come out and cheer for us this spring.” this year. about and what the commitment level is.”

Head Coach Sheila McInerney

Sheila McInerney enters her 22nd sea- nered 1997 Pacific-10 Conference Coach of the Year honors. son at the helm of the Sun Devil program Three times in 1988, 1990 and 2001, McInerney was selected as after leading her team to its eighteenth the West Region Wilson/ITA Coach of the Year and was a finalist for consecutive NCAA Tournament appear- national coach of the year honors. In addition to producing some of ance in 2005. McInerney has led the Sun the top student-athletes in the Pac-10, McInerney continues to lead Devils to 18 NCAA Sweet Sixteen appear- her Sun Devil teams into the NCAA Tournament year-after-year. ances, and eight quarterfinal appearances Evidence of the program’s academic status can be found in the in her tenure. She has made the NCAA Pac-10 All-Academic teams the past 12 seasons. ASU has had at tournament in 20 of her 21 seasons. least one member honored in each of those past years and aver- The 2005 Sun Devils featured only two ages nearly three honorees per season, including tying the school seniors on a young squad, yet still finished record with four selections in 2003. the year 11-8 and qualified once again for McInerney, who owns a career record of 320-202, posted three the NCAA Tournament. Playing on the cam- 20-win seasons (1986, ‘90, ‘01) to her credit and has guided the pus of USC in Los Angeles, the Sun Devils swept San Diego State Sun Devils to the NCAA tournament in every year she has been at (4-0) in the first round before falling to the host Lady Trojans (4-0). ASU with the exception of one. Her teams have finished in the top- Despite fielding such a young team in 2004 (five freshmen) and 10 five of the past eight seasons, and an astounding 13 times in facing arguably the strongest non-conference schedule in her tenure her 20 seasons. McInerney has tutored 23 Sun Devil All-Americans — 16 of ASU’s 20 opponents earned NCAA bids with six advancing and 13 different all-conference players. to the Round of 16, while 10 of ASU’s opponents were currently in McInerney’s presence is felt off the court as well, earning the 2004 the top-25, including seven of the top-12 teams — McInerney’s team USTA/ITA Community Service Award for the Southwest section. The posted two upset wins in reaching the NCAA Sweet 16, defeating award honors McInerney for her significant contributions in develop- No. 19 LSU (4-1) in first round play and pulled off one of the biggest ing community-based tennis programs through community centers, upsets in the history of the NCAA Tournament by shutting out Texas (4-0), the region’s top-seed and 12th-ranked team in the country. Coach Mac’s Record at ASU The 2003 season saw McInerney accomplish another milestone in her illustrious career, earning her 300th career win. She also Year Record Pct. coached another player to All-American acclaim and helped place 2005 11-8 .579 four players on the Pac-10 All-Academic teams, tying a school record 2004* 8-15 .348 for most student-athletes selected. McInerney’s knowledge of the 2003* 11-11 .500 game was evident in helping Adria Engel end her four-year career 2002* 15-8 .652 as the school’s all-time wins leader (130) and a No. 6 final national 2001** 20-6 .769 ranking. 2000** 15-8 .652 In 2002, McInerney tutored junior Adria Engel to her third straight 1999* 14-8 .636 All-American honor in singles and second straight NCAA quarterfinal 1998* 13-7 .650 singles finish. Engel and junior Dora Krstulovic then paired up to 1997** 15-7 .681 take All-American honors in doubles, finished the year ninth in the country. In addition, McInerney placed two players, junior Mhairi 1996 12-11 .522 Brown and Megan Yeats, on the Pac-10 Academic team, while Brown 1995** 15-9 .625 also garnered Academic All-American honors. 1994* 10-11 .471 Sun Devil highlights from 2001 include a 20-6 overall record 1993** 15-10 .600 (McInerney’s third 20-plus win season and her highest winning 1992** 18-8 .692 percentage as a head coach (.769), an All-American selection, an 1991* 19-10 .655 All-Conference selection, the school’s first Pacific-10 Conference 1990* 20-10 .667 singles champion, four players earning national rankings, and three 1989* 19-11 .633 academic All-Conference honorees. Arizona State ended the year as 1988** 17-11 .697 the seventh best team in the country. 1987 15-12 .556 Additionally, McInerney was selected as the head coach of the 2001-2002 USA Tennis Collegiate team. The USA Tennis Collegiate 1986** 21-7 .750 team, an elite training program for the top American collegiate ten- 1985* 17-14 .548 nis players, is administered by the USTA and ITA. Career 320-202 .613 In 1997, McInerney was honored as the Wilson/ITA National Coach of the Year. She guided the Sun Devils to a 15-7 record and *NCAA Round of 16 finished the season with a No. 7 national ranking. She alsogar- **NCAA Quarterfinalist

Coaching Staff

schools, parks, community tennis associations, the inner city, sub- urban and rural programs. Additionally, she also boasts a six-year Assistant Coach Paul Reber tenure (1987-92) on the NCAA tournament selection committee. A four-year letterwinner on the men’s tennis team Prior to coming to Arizona State, McInerney served as assistant at Arizona State from 1992-96, Paul Reber begins women’s tennis coach at the University of Southern California dur- his tenth year as assistant women’s tennis coach. Reber was named the 2005 ITA West Region As- ing the 1983-84 season. McInerney also has international coaching sistant Coach of the Year. Reber also earned that experience. At the 1986 Goodwill Games, McInerney coached for- distinction in 2001. mer All-Americans Caroline Kuhlman and Beverly Bowes to gold and A native of Kamloops, British Columbia, Reber silver medals, respectively. In 1987, she led the U.S. Pan American ended his collegiate career with a 58-58 singles Games doubles squad to a gold medal. record, including 20 singles victories in 1994-95. Reber posted a 51-38 doubles mark, including a McInerney attended USC, where she captained the Trojans during 23-15 record in 1994-95. He was the 1991 Canadian Junior Doubles Cham- her senior season. The four-time All-American also was a four-time pion and won the singles championship the following year. Trojan Spirit Award winner, as voted by her teammates. Born on July 26, 1974, Reber received his bachelor’s degree in exercise The Trojans won three national championships during McInerney’s science and history from Arizona State. collegiate career, and she was the national collegiate doubles runner-up three times and a singles semifinalist in 1977. McInerney Volunteer Assistant Coach Ford Oliver collected a half-dozen USTA national titles and was a member of the Ford Oliver is in his 11th season working with the 1977-80 USTA Junior Federation Cup team. Arizona State women’s tennis team as a volunteer As a professional, she played on the major international tour, assistant coach. Throughout his Sun Devil coaching career he has earning a world ranking in the top 75. McInerney competed at three aided numerous players with his proficient knowl- grand slam venues — Wimbledon, French Open and the U.S. Open edge of tennis mechanics. His off-season condi- where she reached the round of 32. She also served a short term tioning programs have helped players improve their as assistant pro at the highly acclaimed Los Angeles Tennis Club. balance and movement on the court. McInerney earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the Oliver played on the international satellite cir- cuit for three years following his collegiate career University of Southern California in 1980. A member of the Dean’s at Florida International University. He is a native of List at USC, she won the USC Postgraduate Scholarship Award, the Yorktown Heights, New York, and is one of the most USC Junior Student-Athlete and Senior Student-Athlete awards. prominent and respected coaches in the state of Arizona. Coaches With 20 or More Years at Arizona State Coach Sport (Years) Record Accomplishments Anne Pittman Women’s Tennis (1954-1984) 338-71 Three national titles “Baldy” Castillo Track and Field (1954-1979) N/A One NCAA title Don Robinson Men’s Gymnastics (1969-1993) 268-128-1 One NCAA title Ned Wulk Men’s Basketball (1957-1982) 406-272 Nine NCAA Tournaments John Spini Women’s Gymnastics (1981-present) 299-109-2 Nine top-5 finishes Ward O’Connell Diving (1974-1997) N/A 11 All-Americans Jim Brock Baseball (1972-1994) 1100-440 Two NCAA titles Mona Plummer Women’s Swimming (1957-1979) N/A Eight national titles Lou Belken Men’s Tennis (1983-present) 268-269 14 All-Americans Margaret Klann Archery (1955-1976) N/A 16 national titles Frank Kush Football (1958-1979) 176-54 Two undefeated seasons Linda Vollstedt Women’s Golf (1980-2001) 65 wins Six NCAA titles Sheila McInerney Women’s Tennis (1985-present) 320-202 18 straight NCAA tournaments

Meet the Sun Devils

Sabrina Capannolo 6-0 • Junior Las Vegas, Nevada Silverado HS

Arizona State (2004-2005): Named Honorable Mention All Pac-10…Tied for the team lead with 20 overall singles wins…finished 11-7 in tournaments…ranked #58 by ITA.

(2003-2004): Recorded the most overall singles win on the team with 28 … had a 15-5 tournament record, including reaching the Sweet 16 at the Pac-10 Championships … posted a 10-4 dual record at the No. 5 position … recorded a 15-13 overall doubles record, including 8-4 at the No. 3 dual slot.

High School/Juniors: A 2003 graduate of Silverado High School, Las Vegas, Nevada … posted a 27-1 record her freshman year, and a 30-0 record her sophomore year … named to the All- American team 2001-2002, as well as the National High School Tennis All-American Foundation … Sunrise women’s champion in 2000 and 2001 … state finalist in 2000 and state champion in 2001 … finished third at the National Open Women’s 18’s in 2002 … won Super Nationals in doubles in women’s 18’s in 2002 … finished second in 2001 at Winter Super Nationals (16’s doubles) … finished in fifth at the 2002 Copper Bowl (18’s singles) … finished third at the 2003 Easter Bowl (18’s doubles).

Personal: Born January 12, 1986 in Las Vegas, Nevada … major is kinesiology … parents are Dino and Lucy Capannolo of Las Vegas … has one sister, Cristina as well as one brother, Lorenzo … enjoys bowling, music and shopping.

• Favorite movie: The Notebook • Favorite professional sports team: Phoenix Suns • The best thing about ASU is: The college atmosphere • Something most people don’t know about me: I am a good cook and I can speak both Spanish and Italian • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: My family and Andre Agassi

Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2003-2004 (Fr.) 13-9 9-5 28-14 15-13 2004-2005 (So.) 9-9 13-5 20-16 20-10 TOTAL 22-18 22-10 48-30 35-23 Jennifer Kaufman 5-5 • Sophomore Tucson, Arizona Catalina Foothills HS Arizona State (2004-2005): Endured a trying freshman season, finishing the year 0-5 in tournament play.

High School/Juniors: Named MVP of high school team all four years … two-time captain of the team … named to the honor roll all four years and National Honor Society … earned high academic achievement award.

Personal: Born January 19th, 1986 in Tucson … graduate of Catalina Foothills High School, class of 2004 … major is biomedical engineering … parents are Craig and Jane of Tucson … has one younger brother, Bobby as well as two younger sisters, Katie and Abbey … full name is Jennifer Mae Kaufman.

• Favorite movie: The Notebook • Favorite professional sports team: Arizona Diamondbacks • The best thing about ASU is: Everything • Something most people don’t know about me: I am in a sorority (Kappa Alpha Theta) • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: My family

Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2004-2005 (Fr.) 0-0 0-0 0-5 0-0

Meet the Sun Devils

Laila Abdala 5-11 • Freshman San Diego, California Eastlake HS High School/Juniors: Was inducted into the Eastlake High School sports Hall of Fame in 2004…three-year letterwinner…named to the principal’s honor roll three straight years…Won the doubles title in the Yamaski Tournament and the Seal Beach Nationals in 2005.

Personal: Born October 7th, 1986…major is undecided.

• Favorite movie: 21 Grams • Favorite professional sports team: Pumas (Mexican Soccer Team) • The best thing about ASU is: The weather • Something most people don’t know about me: I was born in Mexico City, but I am Lebanese • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and Shakira Erica Schweyer 5-8 • Freshman Manhattan Beach, California Peninsula HS High School/Juniors: Named MVP of her high school team all four years…team captain her senior season…named to the All-Star Girl’s Tennis Doubles Team by the LA Times…compiled a 48-3 record her senior year…won the CIF doubles championship in 2002.

Personal: Born May 17th, 1987…parents are Lloyd and Teresa…has a sister, Brooke (13)…enjoys dancing and going to the beach.

• Favorite movie: The Notebook • Favorite professional sports team: Los Angeles Lakers • The best thing about ASU is: The warm weather, social environment, and ASU tennis • Something most people don’t know about me: I have traveled to Peru several times to visit family • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: Pat Tillman, Selena, and Aaliyah Roxanne Clarke 5-6 • Junior Cape Town, South Africa Florida State/Clapham HS Florida State: Had a career record of 27-19 in two years with the Seminoles… played mostly in the top three spots…earned 14 doubles wins her sophomore season…

High School/Juniors: Played two years under Dermot Sweeney where she was selected team captain at Clapham High School during junior and senior years...earned Sports Star of the Year during her 2001 season... highest ITF ranking was 178th for singles and doubles U18... doubles runner up in three ITF events while competing in South Africa... selected to the 2001 national team that traveled to Santiago, Chile for the ITF World Youth Cup... member of the South Africa Federation Cup team in 2002 and 2003.

Personal: Born January 25th, 1985…major is Journalism and Mass Communication…moth- er is Lynette Clarke... has three brothers, Dylan, Alain, and Byron, and one sister, Lucinda... lists Cape Town as her favorite city in the world.

• Favorite movie: Mean Girls • Favorite professional sports team: SA Rugby Team • The best thing about ASU is: The Tennis • Something most people don’t know about me: Kady and I have our own group on Facebook (Pooler and Clarke ‘06 NCAA Champs) • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: Angelina Jolie, Mariah Carey, and Roger Federer Meet the Sun Devils

Rebecca Rankin 5-5 • Junior Purley, Surrey, England Cheam HS Arizona State (2004-2005): Ended the year with an impressive 7-3 dual singles record and recorded 18 overall singles victories…finished with a 7-2 dual record in doubles play and 11-6 overall... advanced to the final round of the 2005 ASU/Thunder- bird Invitational Tournament. (2003-2004): Injured for a significant part of the season … posted a 9-9 overall singles record … won five of her first six singles matches … had a 2-1 dual record at the No. 6 slot, 1-1 in the Pac-10 … posted eight doubles wins. High School/Juniors: Won British Tour event, August 2003 … runner up in the National Championships Doubles … played at Junior Wimbledon in 2002 … played for Great Britain in seniors … had a WTA ranking high of 889 in singles and 691 in doubles …doubles finalist in Dublin, Ireland. Personal: Born February 8, 1984 in Croydon, UK … graduate of Cheam High School, class of 2002 … major is kinesiology … enjoys music and other sports … parents are Andy, a Geology professor, and Hilary a clinical psychologist … has one brother, Peter as well as one sister, Harriet … full name Rebecca Louise Rankin. • Favorite movie: Crash • Favorite professional sports team: Arsenal • The best thing about ASU is: Sunshine and atmosphere. • Something most people don’t know about me: I can play the piano • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: With my family at home Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2003-2004 (Fr.) 2-1 3-4 9-9 8-9 2004-2005 (So.) 7-3 7-2 18-10 11-6 TOTAL 9-4 10-6 27-19 19-17 Vendula (Wendy) Pilecka 5-8 • Junior Pribram, Czech Republic Gymnazium Pribram Arizona State (2004-2005): Played the majority of the season at the No. 5 singles position, posting a 7-11 overall singles record…Teamed with Joslynn Burkett to win team leading 14 doubles matches…Pilecka and Burkett finished year ranked #45 in ITA.

(2003-2004): Played mainly at the No. 2 singles and doubles slot … advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pac-10 Indoor Championships … recorded nine doubles wins at the No. 2 position.

High School/Juniors: A 2003 graduate of Gymnazium Pribram, Pribram, Czech Republic … top player of Central Bohemia in 2001 … two-time winner of the Championship of Central Bohemia … won several national tournaments.

Personal: Born December 6th, 1983 in Pribram … parents are Jan and Vera Pilecky of Pribram … has one sister, Dominika and one brother Jan … majoring in interdisciplinary studies … enjoys shopping … lists coming to Arizona State as her most exciting experience in sports.

• Favorite movie: Pretty Woman • Favorite professional sports team: Juventus Turin (soccer) • The best thing about ASU is: Weather • Something most people don’t know about me: I was a girl scout • If I could have dinner with anyone, it would be: Andre Agassi

Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2003-2004 (Fr.) 6-14 9-12 7-16 9-13 2004-2005 (So.) 3-7 8-1 7-11 14-3 TOTAL 9-21 17-13 14-27 23-16 Meet the Sun Devils

Jessica Leitch 5-9 • Sophomore Dallas, Texas Highland Park Arizona State (2004-2005): Tied for the team lead with her 20 overall singles victories…Also earned 15 overall doubles victories…Finished her debut season ranked #123 by the ITA. High School/Juniors: Won the 4A Texas state championship in singles and doubles … the team won state twice … first player to win singles, doubles and team titles in Texas … posted an undefeated junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born August 1986 in Dallas … graduate of Highland Park High School, class of 2004 … major is business … enjoys cooking … parents are Russell and Debra of Dallas … has one older brother, Justin as well as one younger sister, Natalie … full name is Jessica Christine Leitch. • Favorite movie: Van Wilder • Favorite professional sports team: Dallas Mavericks • The best thing about ASU is: The business school, the people, and the weather • Something most people don’t know about me: I was born and raised on the Texas countryside • If I could have dinner with anyone it would be: George W. Bush

Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2003-2004 (Fr.) 8-10 13-5 20-16 15-10

Kady Pooler 6-0 • Junior Laguna Niguel, California

Dana Hills HS Arizona State (2004-2005): Finished the season with a 15-4 Duals record, playing mostly at the No. 3 position…Third on the team with 19 overall singles victories…Led the team with a 6-2 Pac-10 record…Added 16 overall doubles wins…Finished the season ranked #119 by the ITA. (2003-2004): Recorded the second-highest singles win total on the team with 17 … won eight of her first 10 duals and 12 of her last 17 singles matches … played mainly at the No. 6 slot, recording a 9-2 dual record, 11-4 overall … tallied a 4-2 mark in the Pac-10 … finished the year ranked No. 47 in doubles with teammate Lauren Colalillo … recorded a 9-9 dual doubles record at the No. 1 position … finished with 19 overall doubles wins. High School/Juniors: A 2003 graduate of Dana Hills High School, Dana Point, Califor- nia … earned four letters in tennis, while captaining the team her sophomore, junior, and senior years … finished No. 1 in Southern California in 2000 (16’s) … won the Southern California sectionals … finished No. 12 in the USTA (16’s) in 2000 … doubles finalist at the 2002 Orange Bowl Tournament … named Rookie of the Year her freshman year … named MVP three years … was the South Coast League Champion for three years, and doubles champion for one year … named to all-county singles first-team … quarterfinalist in CIF singles. Personal: Born March 17, 1986 in San Clemente, California … major is marketing … daughter of Larry Pooler and Theresa King … has one sister, Kirsten and one brother, Kyle... lists her siblings as her best friends... lists representing USA in Australia at the Maureen Conolly Brinker Cup as her most exciting sports experience … enjoys surfing, movies and friends … full name is Kady Lauren Pooler. • Favorite movie(s): Jerry Maguire, Sam I Am, Life as a House • Favorite professional sports team: San Francisco 49ers • The best thing about ASU is: Going to football games • Something most people don’t know about me: I skipped a grade when I was younger • If I could have dinner with anyone it would be: Muhammad Ali, Britney Spears and Randy Moss

Dual Dual Overall Overall Singles Doubles Singles Doubles 2003-2004 (Fr.) 11-4 11-10 17-13 19-15 2004-2005 (So.) 15-4 12-5 19-13 15-7 TOTAL 26-8 23-15 38-26 34-22 Meet the Sun Devils

10 Year-By-Year Results (1967-2005)

Year Coach Record Conf. Record /Place* NCAA Finish Nat’l Rank 1967 Anne Pittman 10-0 - - 1968 Anne Pittman 10-0 - 3 1969 Anne Pittman 14-0 - 2 1970 Anne Pittman 11-1 - 4 1971 Anne Pittman 10-1 - 1 1972 Anne Pittman 15-1 - 1 1973 Anne Pittman 17-0 - 4 1974 Anne Pittman 22-0 12-0/1st 1 1975 Anne Pittman 26-1 12-0/1st 6 1976 Anne Pittman 31-2 19-1/1st 20 1977 Anne Pittman 27-2 16-1/2nd 8 1978 Anne Pittman 28-1 14-0/1st 11 1979 Anne Pittman 24-4 12-4/2nd 19 1980 Anne Pittman 24-11 6-6/4th 17 1981 Anne Pittman 15-11 5-7/T-4th 18 1982 Anne Pittman 11-13 4-8/5th 19 1983 Anne Pittman 16-13 4-8/6th - 1984 Anne Pittman 26-10 5-8/5th 18 1985 Sheila McInerney 17-14 1-6/6th Sweet 16 14 1986 Sheila McInerney 21-7 1-6/5th Elite 8 8 1987 Sheila McInerney 15-12 3-7/5th 21 1988 Sheila McInerney 17-11 2-7/5th Elite 8 8 1989 Sheila McInerney 19-11 2-8/5th Sweet 16 11 1990 Sheila McInerney 20-10 3-7/5th Sweet 16 8 1991 Sheila McInerney 19-10 4-6/5th Sweet 16 10 1992 Sheila McInerney 18-8 5-5/3rd Elite 8 8 1993 Sheila McInerney 15-10 5-5/3rd Elite 8 8 1994 Sheila McInerney 10-11 4-6/4th Sweet 16 10 1995 Sheila McInerney 15-9 3-7/5th Elite 8 9 1996 Sheila McInerney 12-11 1-9/T-5th Second Round 27 1997 Sheila McInerney 15-7 5-5/T-3rd Elite 8 7 1998 Sheila McInerney 13-7 6-2/3rd First Round 10 1999 Sheila McInerney 14-8 4-4/5th Sweet 16 11 2000 Sheila McInerney 15-8 4-4/T-4th Elite 8 9 2001 Sheila McInerney 20-6 5-3/4th Elite 8 7 2002 Sheila McInerney 15-8 4-4/T-4th Sweet 16 9 2003 Sheila McInerney 11-11 2-6/7th Sweet 16 17 2004 Sheila McInerney 8-15 1-7/T-8th Sweet 16 36 2005 Sheila McInerney 11-8 5-3/4th Second Round 29 Total 657-273 *Conferences – 1974-79, Intermountain Conference; 1980-82 Western Collegiate Athletic Association; 1983-86 Pacific West Conference; 1987-present, Pacific-10 Conference

Note: Between 1954 and 1966, ASU’s women’s tennis schedules were predominately tournaments and no records are available. Between 1968 and 1973, national rankings were based upon individual play in the USLTA (later the USTA) Women’s Nationals. Each player’s progress contributed to points toward team totals. All-Time Coaching Records

Years Coach Record Pct. 1954-1984 Anne Pittman 337-71 .826 1985-present Sheila McInerney 320-202 .613 Total 657-273 .706

11 NCAA Tournament History

National Champions 1971, 1972, 1974

Arizona State Women’s NCAA Team Results Arizona State’s match record is 22-20 (.524) since the NCAA began sponsoring a championship tournament in 1982.

1985 — Oklahoma City, Okla. (0-1) 1994 — Athens, Ga. (0-1) 2001 — Stone Mountain, Ga. (3-1) USC 8, Arizona State 1 Kansas 5, Arizona State 3 Arizona State 7, Massachusetts 0 1995 — Malibu, Calif. (1-1) Arizona State 4, South Carolina 2 1986 — Austin, Texas (1-1) Arizona State 5, USC 2 Arizona State 4, California 2 Arizona State 5, Clemson 4 Texas 5, Arizona State 1 Stanford 4, Arizona State 0 USC 5, Arizona State 1 1996 — Malibu, Calif. (1-1) 2002 — Stanford, Calif. (2-1) 1988 — Los Angeles, Calif. (1-1) Arizona State 5, San Diego State 4 Arizona State 4, SW Missouri State 0 Arizona State 5, Miami (Fla.) 4 USC 5, Arizona State 3 Arizona State 4, Arizona 2 Florida 6, Arizona State 0 North Carolina 4, Arizona State 1 1997 — Stanford, Calif. (1-1) 1989 — Gainesville, Fla. (0-1) Arizona State 5, Mississippi 1 2003 — Gainesville, Fla. (2-1) USC 7, Arizona State 1 Florida 5, Arizona State 1 Arizona State 4, Illinois Chicago 0 Arizona State 4, Fresno State 2 1990 — Gainesville, Fla. (0-1) 1998 — South Bend, Ind. (0-1) Florida 4, Arizona State 0 Pepperdine 5, Arizona State 1 Mississippi 5, Arizona State 2 2004 — Athens, Ga. (2-1) 1991 — Stanford, Calif. (0-1) 1999 — Gainesville, Fla. (2-1) Arizona State 4, Louisiana State 1 Duke 5, Arizona State 1 Arizona State 6, Northern Arizona 0 Arizona State 4, Texas 0 Arizona State 5, Northwestern 2 Washington 4, Arizona State 2 1992 — Stanford, Calif. (1-1) California 5, Arizona State 4 Arizona State 5, Arizona 2 2005 — Los Angeles, Calif. (1-1) Texas 5, Arizona State 3 2000 — Malibu, Calif. (3-1) Arizona State 4, San Diego State 0 Arizona State 6, Army 0 USC 4, Arizona State 0 1993 — Gainsville, Fla. (1-1) Arizona State 6, Mississippi State 0 Arizona State 5, UCLA 1 Arizona State 5, Duke 2 Florida 5, Arizona State 1 Florida 5, Arizona State 3

12 Hall of Fame

Pittman earned her bachelor’s in 1940 from the University of Tex- Former Head Coach Anne Pittman as. During that time, she and her coach, Sheila O’Gara, success- Inducted into ASU’s Hall of Distinction in 1986 fully sued to play intercollegiate mixed doubles and traveled with the men’s team whenever they could. She added a master’s in education Anne Pittman, Arizona State’s women’s tennis from New York University in 1945 and completed her formal educa- coach for 30 years, was a fighter for women’s tion with a doctorate from Stanford in 1972. opportunities in athletics, blazing new trails as a player, coach, educator and national leader She began as an instructor at Washington University in St. Louis, in the sport. Mo., and as a professor, taught physical education at Texas and the University of Northern Colorado before arriving at Arizona State in A member of ASU’s Hall of Distinction, Pittman 1952. In addition to her teaching duties, Pittman taught golf and even guided ASU to a 337-71 record during her served as head of women’s athletics for a time before becoming the stint as ASU coach from 1954 through 1984. head coach of the women’s team in 1994. She directed the Sun Devils to three USLTA National Championships (1971, ‘72, ‘74), led Throughout her career, Pittman conducted clinics across the country, the Lady Devils to the program’s most wins in creating and promoting intercollegiate competition, as well as tennis school history (31) in 1976, added four conference titles (1974-76, generally. She has been published numerous times and was the co- 1978) and still has the best all-time winning percentage (.826) of any author of a book about dance. She was also the founder, editor and ASU coach. publisher of a Texas square dance magazine from 1947-51. She’s been a member of dozens of committees, enjoys golfing and skiing In her final season at ASU, Pittman was named ITCA national coach and earned her pilot’s license in 1941. of the year, as voted by her peers. She was previously named the Lady Champion women’s tennis coach of the year in 1975 and ’76. Pam Richmond Champagne (1968-71) In 1995, Pittman was selected as one of the charter members — and Inducted into ASU’s Hall of Fame in 1977 only coach — into the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Women’s Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. Current Sun Devil Coach Sheila McIn- During the 1971 season, Pam Richmond was the third seed at the erney, who was on the nominating committee that year, said, “Anne National Collegiate Championship, defeating her teammate and was basically a pioneer. She was in the forefront of women’s tennis. fellow Hall of Fame member Peggy Michel in the women’s single With her credentials, she won hands down.” final. Richmond earned her second national crown when she and Michel teamed to win the doubles title, leading the Sun Devils to Upon her arrival to the university, where intercollegiate competition their first team National Championship. for her team was practically non-existent, she created, promoted and directed tournament play. Margaret ‘Peggy’ Michel (1968-72) In 1973, she and founded the Women’s Collegiate Tennis Coaches Inducted into ASU’s Hall of Fame in 1975 Association. Later that year, she coached the U.S. Women’s Tennis Team at the World University Games in Moscow, where the team won Margaret Michel, better known to friends as Peggy, was an integral a bronze in doubles and placed fourth in singles. member of ASU’s first team National Collegiate Champions in 1971 and ’72. She was the 1971 national singles runner up, ceding the In November 1975, she inaugurated the first ever intercollegiate title to teammate and fellow Hall of Fame member Pam Richmond. dual mixed team match, played against Brigham Young University. Al- She did take home doubles titles, with Richmond in 1971 and’72. In though the Sun Devils lost by one point, the match wasn’t decided un- 1974, she won a doubles title at Wimbledon, with Australian Evonne til the very last ball was hit out. Earlier that year, Pittman established Goolagong. She was inducted into the ITA Women’s Tennis Hall of the Western Regional Collegiate Team Championship as a warm up Fame in 1998. Currently, Michel is the director of corporate sponsor- to Nationals. Her teams won the tournament in 1975 and ‘76. ships for the Newsweek Championships and the State Farm Evert Cup tennis Championships. She also serves as a captain/coach for ASU was one of the few places in the country where a women’s tennis the U.S. Association Young Cup competition. team had courts reserved for their daily use. Along with an attractive climate, high school coaches and local tennis professionals would Sheri Norris (1983-86) steer their players toward ASU. Gradually, she built and developed perennially strong teams with nationally-ranked players. But as Title Inducted into ASU’s Hall of Fame in 1991 IX arrived in the early 1970s, other schools began offering scholarships to women. While other programs were expanding, ASU was Sheri Norris earned a No. 1 seed heading into the 1986 NCAA singles experience budget cuts, and soon Pittman’s program suffered with tournament and although she didn’t become that year’s champion, its first losing team in 1981. she is the only Sun Devil to reach the semifinals of the National Championships. She was ASU’s first three-time All-America selec- During Pittman’s entire tenure, the position as women’s tennis coach tion and was the only Sun Devil to hold such an honor until Reka was volunteer. Toward the end of her career, she lobbied to make it Cseresnyes matched and then surpassed that distinction in 1998. a paid, full-time position, not to have the money for herself, but for a Playing No. 1 singles throughout her college career, Norris posted an qualified successor. And until her request was granted, she refused 86-31 record, reaching the 20-win plateau each of her four seasons. to retire. The funding came during the 1983-84 season, at Pittman re- As a sophomore, she represented the United States as a member of tired. She continued teaching physical education for two more years. the Junior Federation Cup Team and her junior and senior years saw her add all-conference honors while remaining ranked in the top 20. Growing up in Camphill, Ala., Pittman became involved in tennis only The Sun Angel Foundation awarded her with ASU’s Outstanding Fe- because her church had two dirt courts, and her first racquet was male Scholar-Athlete Award in 1986, as she graduated with a 3.2 GPA a $1.98 Sears & Roebuck special, selected for its colorful trim. As and a marketing degree. She played professionally for three years, early as eight years old, she’d run to the courts on a weekend morn- competing in the French Open, Australian Open and Wimbledon being, line her racquet to save a turn in play, and then climb up a tree fore returning to her alma mater to begin an MBA program and work and wait. as an assistant coach under current head coach Sheila McInerney.

13 Honors

All-Conference Academic All-Conference Academic All-Americans 16 Sun Devils have claimed 20 Sun Devils have claimed 2003 20 All-Conference honors 37 academic honors Mhairi Brown 2002 2003 2005 Mhairi Brown Adria Engel (First Team) Rebecca Rankin 1990 2002 Lauren Colalillo Jennifer Rojohn Adria Engel (First Team) Kady Pooler Karen Bergan Dora Krstulovic (Honorable Men- Vana Tomas tion) 2004 Pac-10 Singles Champions 2001 Lauren Colalillo 2001 Adria Engel Adria Engel (First Team) Cindy Sureephong 2000 2003 ITA National Coach Mhairi Brown Allison Bradshaw (First Team) of the Year Megan Yeats Karin Palme (Honorable Mention) 1997 Sheila McInerney Dora Krstulovic 1999 Joslynn Burkett Allison Bradshaw (Second Team) Pac-10 Coach of the Year 2002 1997 Sheila McInerney Katy Propstra (Honorable Mention) Mhairi Brown 1998 Megan Yeats ITA West Region Reka Cseresnyes (First Team) 2001 Coach of the Year Stephanie Lansdorp (Honorable Mhairi Brown 2001 Sheila McInerney Mention) Megan Yeats 1990 Sheila McInerney Karin Palme (Honorable Mention) Celena McCoury 1988 Sheila McInerney 1997 1999 Reka Cseresnyes (First Team) Katy Propstra ITA West Region Stephanie Lansdorp (Second Team) Alison Nash Assistant Coach of the 1996 Kerry Giardino Year Reka Cseresnyes (First Team) 1998 2005 Paul Reber 1995 Reka Cseresnyes 2001 Paul Reber Kori Davidson (First Team) Alison Nash Reka Cseresnyes (Second Team) Kerry Giardino Cissie Leary/ITA National Joelle Schad (Second Team) Katy Propstra Sportsmanship Award 1997 1994 1998 Reka Cseresnyes Anna Moll Kori Davidson (First Team) Reka Cseresnyes 1992 ASU Sports Hall of Fame Katy Propstra Krista Amend (First Team) Pam Champagne (1968-71) Alison Nash Margaret Michel (1968-72) 1988 1996 Jennifer Rojohn (First Team) Anna Moll Sheri Norris (1983-86) 1986 Reka Cseresnyes Sheri Norris (First Team) 1995 ASU Hall of Distinction 1985 Kori Davidson Anne Pittman (1954-84) Sheri Norris (First Team) Kara Schertzer 1978 1994 Wimbledon Champions Chris Penn (First Team) Kori Davidson Margaret (Peggy) Michel – Nancy Janco (First Team) Page Bartelt doubles with Australian Evonne Goo- Sue Boyle (First Team) Meredith Geiger lagong in 1974 1977 1993 Nancy Janco Luann Klimchock 1976 Kori Davidson Nancy Janco Meredith Geiger 14 All-Americans

20 Sun Devils have claimed 41 All-American Honors

Adria Engel Dora Krstulovic Celena McCoury Karin Palme 2001 (S), 2002 (S), 2002 (D) 2000 (D) 2000 (S) 2002 (D), 2003 (S)

Allison Bradshaw Katy Propstra Stephanie Lansdorp Reka Cseresnyes 1999 (S), 1999 (D), 1998 (D), 1999 (D) 1998 (D) 1995 (S), 1996 (S), 2000 (S), 2000 (D) 1997 (S), 1998 (S)

Joelle Schad Meredith Geiger Kori Davidson Karen Bergan 1995 (S), 1995 (D) 1994 (D) 1993 (S), 1994 (S), 1989 (D), 1991 (D) 1994 (D), 1995 (S), 1995 (D)

Jennifer Rojohn Carol Coparnis Laura Glitz Sheri Norris 1989 (D), 1991 (D) 1987 (D) 1987 (D) 1984 (S), 1985 (S), 1986 (S)

NOT PICTURED

Nancy Janco Chris Penn Margaret Michel Pam Champagne 1978 (S), 1978 (D) 1976 (S), 1977 (D) 1971 (D) 1971 (D)

(S) denotes singles honors; (D) denotes doubles honors

15 History

• Despite the fact that women’s • Pam Richmond Champagne was a finalist at the 1969 USTA col- tennis was not deemed intercollegiate singles championship and later claimed the 1971 USTA collegiate until the 1960s, tennis legiate singles and doubles crowns. She defeated teammate Mar- was introduced at Territorial Nor- garet ‘Peggy’ Michel (6-1, 6-2) to win the singles title and teamed mal School, now ASU, in 1898 as with Michel to capture the doubles championship. They successfully a recreational activity. This is the defended the doubles crown in 1972. only sport that has been played continuously during the history of • Michel teamed with Australia’s Evonne Goolagong to win the 1974 Arizona State University. Wimbledon doubles title. Michel and Champagne are members of the ASU Sports Hall of Fame. • Three National Team Champion- ships: 1971, 1972 and 1974. • Sheri Norris, a former assistant coach at Arizona State, earned All-American distinction three times during her Sun Devil career. • The Sun Devils have claimed She reached the semifinals of the 1986 NCAA Singles Champion- four conference titles -- 1974, ship, which marks the furthest an ASU player has advanced at the 1975, 1976 and 1978 -- and reg- NCAA’s. Norris also holds the distinction of being the first Sun Devil istered five undefeated seasons, to compile over 80 singles victories during her four seasons. including a 22-0 mark in the 1974 championship year. • In 1993, McInerney guided the Sun Devils to a 15-10 record and their second consecutive trip to the quarterfinals in the NCAA tour- Pam Richmond-Champagne • The school record for most wins nament. ASU also had its first All-America in singles since 1986 (31) came in 1976, while ASU has as Kori Davidson garnered the acclaim based on her brilliant play, posted 10 — 20-plus win seasons. During the last 42 seasons, including five wins over top 10 players. In addition, the Sun Devils Arizona State (564-226) has won nearly 72 percent of its matches. were represented by two doubles tandems at NCAAs.

• The Sun Devils have been ranked among the top-20 at the conclu- • In 2001, McInerney’s Sun Devils reached the quarter-finals of the sion in 26 of the past 30 campaigns, and in the top-10 in 11 of the NCAA Tournament, tying the school’s best finish ever, for the second past 16 seasons. straight year.

• Arizona State has made 20 trips to NCAA postseason play and is • McInerney guided the Sun Devils to a final national ranking of No. 22-20 overall. 9 in 2002 with a 15-8 overall record. It marked the third straight year that the Sun Devils finished in the top-10 of the nation and • ASU advanced to the Round of 16 eight straight times from 1997 was the last in a string of six consecutive top-15 finishes for the to 2004. The Sun Devils have also appeared in the NCAA Quarterfi- McInerney-led Devils. nals in six of the last 14 seasons.

• Current ASU head coach Sheila McInerney ranks second in ASU history with 320 victories during her 21 years. She has also guided the Sun Devils to 20 NCAA appearances. The former collegiate All- American has tutored 16 different All-Americans (who have earned the honor 24 times) during her career with the Sun Devils.

• Arizona State has advanced as a team to NCAA tournament play in each of the last 18 seasons, beginning in 1988. During that streak, the Sun Devils have avoided an early first round exit in all but one season (0-1 postseason record in 1994.) In addition, the Sun Devils have been represented in the NCAA Singles Championship in 20 of McInerney’s 21 seasons, and in doubles 17 of her 21 years. .

• Former Sun Devil, Adria Engel became Arizona State’s first tennis player (male/female) to win the Pacific-10 Singles Title, accomplish- ing the feat as a sophomore in 2001. Engel also holds ASU’s all- time record for singles wins (132).

• Former Sun Devils Reka Cseresnyes and Adria Engel are the only four-time All-Americans in ASU history. Adria Engel

16 sun devil Pagealumni Title The Sun Devils have had several distinguished alumni over the years, spanning the realm of both entertainment and sports. Comedians David Spade (2) and Jimmy Kimmel (5), both hosts of their own talk shows attended Arizona State during the 1990s, as did the founder of the Tonight Show on NBC Steve Allen (8). Al Michaels (9), play-by-play announcer for ABC’s Monday Night Football, graduated in 1966. Actress Lynda Carter (4), best known for her role as Wonder Woman, and actor Nick Nolte (7), 48 Hours and Prince of Tides, also attended college in Tempe. Former New Jersey Net Byron Scott (6) and Golden State Warrior Ike Diogu (3) both wore maroon and gold during their college careers, as did baseball legends Mr. October Reggie Jackson(14) and future hall of famer Barry Bonds (18). Barbara McConnell Barrett (13) was a former adviser to both the Bush and Reagan administrations after earning her bachelors, masters, and JD from ASU. Grace Park (15), who was an All-American for the ASU women’s golf team now competes on the LPGA tour. Both Rebecca Berch (17) and Ruth McGregor (16) serve as justices on the Arizona Supreme Court. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Danny White (10) and Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer (11) both served as signal callers on the gridiron for the Devils, but perhaps the most well-known Sun Devil student-athlete alumni is Pat Tillman (1), who in 2001 walked away from a contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join the U.S. Army Rangers in the war with Iraq. He was killed in action in 2004.

7 12

10 15

6 8

13 16 17

17 5 11 14 Page Title

This is Arizona State University

The Arizona State University Tempe campus is located on 722 acres ASU enrolled 162 National Merit Scholars in the in the heart of downtown Tempe and mere miles from the sprawling fall 2004 freshman class, ranking fourth in the na- metropolis of Phoenix. With over 300 different species of plants on the tion among public universities and 12th overall. campus, ASU is officially considered a growing arboretum, which treats its’ students and staff to cool fountains, shady malls, and lush plant- The athletic department at Arizona State currently supports 22 ings as they traverse the campus which spans one square mile. varsity sports, making it one of the largest in the nation, and is the home of a great tradition of winning and sportsmanship, as evi- ASU offers outstanding resources for study and research, including librar- denced by ASU’s 11th place finish in the 2005 United States Sports ies with holdings that rank in the top 20 among public institutions, studios Academy Directors’ Cup marking the school’s ninth straight finish in and performing arts spaces for creative endeavors, and unsurpassed the Top 20 of the award. which is given annually to the best overall state-of-the-art scientific and technological laboratories and research athletics program in the country. facilities. ASU boasts more than 110 years of tradition,as the school was ASU is building a distinguished faculty, whose roster includes recipi- originally founded in 1889 as the Tempe Normal School. It has ents of prestigious national and international honors, and members of since grown into one of the nation’s most respected universities. the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineer- Students participate in many of the campus traditions such as the ing. Edward Prescott, (pic- Homecoming FestDevil and painting the letter on ‘A’ Mountain (pictured above) tured right). W. P. Carey Chair of Econom- ics, was awarded the 2004 The eyes of the world turned to ASU in October of 2004 when it Nobel Prize in economic sci- hosted the final Presidential Debate between President George W. ences. Bush and Senator John Kerry in Gammage Auditorium.

18 Page Title

This is Arizona State University

19 Page Title

living in the valley of the sun

With its spectacular desert landscaping and colorful sunsets, the Valley of the Sun is home to 2.3 million residents and is the vacation destination for 10 million people annually. The Phoe- nix metropolitan area boasts over 325 days of sunshine each year with an average temperature of 85 degrees. ASU’s campus is bordered to the north by the shores of Tem- pe Town Lake, which flows into the Rio Salado. Innertubing, sailboating, and laying on the beach are some of the many attractions that await in Tempe. On the east side of campus is the busy atmosphere of Mill Avenue. Block parties, concerts, parades, and festivals are all a part of the bustling nightlife of this restaurant district, which serves as the center of activity in Tempe. Voted the fourth-best sports city in the United States by Sportsweek in 2000, the Phoenix-area has been host to some of the world’s premiere sporting events.

20 Page Title

living in the valley of the sun

With four professional sports complexes spread throughout the area as well as the university’s athletic facilities, the Valley has hosted four national title games in football, one Super Bowl, with another in 2008, the NBA Finals, the World Series, the WNBA Finals, two Arena Bowls, and has twice hosted the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Basketball tournament. In addition to being home to two of college’s premiere bowl games, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and the Insight Bowl, the Valley is also the hometown of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, the MLB’s Arizona Diamond- backs, the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, the AFL’s Arizona Rattlers, as well as the home for all ASU athletics.

21 Sun Angel Foundation

For over 50 years, the Sun An- gel Foundation and its generous members have been providing much needed resources to Arizona State University and its student-athletes. The leadership displayed by the Sun Angel Foundation enables ASU Athletics to make gainful strides as the landscape of collegiate athletics continues to change. What has not changed in the Sun Angel mis- sion is forging a partnership between ASU and the private sector to provide Sun Devil student-athletes with the resources neces- sary to become champions.

Since 1947, Sun Angels have contributed over $70 million in private funding to ASU Athletics. Annual contributions from Sun Angel members are the lifeblood of ASU Athletics. Contributions from more than 7,000 members support all of the university’s 22 teams and over 500 student-athletes.

Sun Angel giving supports student academic excellence and provides funding for the Intercollegiate Athletics Office of Student Academic Development comprised of scholarship support, tuto- rial services, compliance, post-eligibility scholars, the Freshman Year Experience and much more. The Sun Angels understand that each seat-related gift and additional contributions to the annual scholarship fund has a significant, transformational impact in the lives of our student-athletes. 25 Years of Championships

The support that Sun Devil athletics has received from its fans The NCAA is celebrating the 2005-2006 athletic and community in the past is greatly appreciated. The Sun season as the 25th anniversary of the Division I, Angel Foundation stands ready to meet its half-century long goal II, and III women’s tennis championships. of promoting excellence in both academic and athletic programs while becoming the best collegiate support group in the country. The NCAA first began sponsoring women’s cham- To join the team, call the Sun Angels today at 480-727-7700 or pionships in 1981 when field hockey, swimming, visit www.sunangelfoundation.org. cross country, volleyball, gymnastics, basketball, 2005 Sun Angel Board Members 2005 Sun Angel Advisory Council Members golf, lacrosse, rowing, softball, and track, as well Ray Artigue Sr. Guy Inzalaco Mark Allen Spike Lawrence as tennis, recognized their first NCAA champions. Richard Barr Dean Jacobson Tom Alteri Robert Leonard Jim Barrett Wally Kelly John Anton Monica Limon-Wynn Patricia Boyd Nap Lawrence Bryan Armstrong Matthew Loney Today, the NCAA sponsors 44 women’s cham- Gentry Lydia Lee Doug Barks Dave Lords pionships in 20 sports, providing more than Steve Butterfield Steve Loy Rory Beeso Sherri Madden Martin Calfee Bob Matthews Ted Cesarano Scott Maxwell 150,000 women with an opportunity to compete Don Carson Nathan Norris Chad Clark Brian McQuaid for national titles each year. Nadine Carson Guthrie Packard Ron Clegg Scott Ogorek Eric Crown Michael Polachek Doug Dickson Michael Olsen Verde Dickey Bill Post Brian Friedman Kay Posvar Scott Donaldson Thomas Roberts Thomas Gardner Randy Richards Geoffrey Edmunds Ed Robson Steve Gervais Marc Rubin Brian Friedman Bill Schaefer Bill Gould Kevin Shaffer Mike Gallagher Cindy Slick Greg Haus Peter Tekampe E.K. Gaylord II Phillippi Sparks Bob Hobbs Jr. Bruce Ward Greg Hancock Greg Tryhus Phil Howard Jim WatsonJohn Don Hendricks John Vandevier Bill Judge Wilson Bob Hobbs Sr. Steve Wood Nick Kieffer Duane Washkowiak Stewart Horejsi Craig King Ian Wist Jeff Kirke Darren Wright Eric Kronengold

22 Administration

Lisa Love (Jerritt Elliott), South Carolina (Nancy Somera), New Mexico (Kelley KcKee), Indiana (Katie LisaVice President Love, for UniversityVice President Athletics for Athletics Weismiller) and Idaho (Debbie Buchanan). In December of 2005, Love was inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Associa- On Saturday, April 23, 2005, Arizona State University tion’s Hall of Fame in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the game. President Michael Crow selected Lisa Love of the University of ASU President Michael Crow said Love brings qualities and experience that will carry ASU’s Southern California to serve as the new Vice President for Univer- Athletic Department to championships and excellence. sity Athletics. She began in that capacity July 1, 2005. “We conducted an extensive search through an excellent pool of national candidates In June, prior to her ASU arrival, Love had planned to and interviewed many candidates, including several sitting athletic directors of BCS Confer- climb 14,162-foot Mount Shasta in northern California, adding ence schools,” Crow said. “Lisa was our first choice. Lisa has the energy, competitiveness and yet another accomplishment to an already impressive personal drive to move ASU’s Athletic Department onto the next level. Her philosophy for success will be resume. But the opportunity to assume the athletic director’s instrumental in building ASU’s Athletic Department through student achievement, community chair at ASU postponed those plans, perhaps to another year. A engagement and winning.” trailblazer her entire career, Love is now poised for the most chal- Love said her experience and President Crow’s vision for the university will serve as her lenging and fulfilling climb of her professional life. foundation as she steps into her new role at ASU. Love became ASU’s 21st athletic director (17th full-time) after taking over for Christine Love plans to establish model programs at ASU by embracing the traditions of ASU and Wilkinson, who is a senior vice president for the university and had been serving as interim aggressively pursuing championships. athletic director since April 8. Former athletic director Gene Smith left the university April 8 “Having been involved with a competitor of Arizona State University, I am well-aware of for a similar post at The Ohio State University. the talented people who work in the Athletic Department and the tradition they bring to this Love moved part-time into administration in 1991, then full-time after the 1998 sea- university’s sports program,” she said. “In order to make this an ideal program, we will need the son. She became a Senior Associate Athletic Director in 2002. leadership of our master teachers - our coaches, and the achievement, both on the field and in At USC she handled the day-to-day supervision of eight sports - including women’s the classroom, of our student athletes.” basketball, volleyball, tennis and men’s and women’s swimming and diving - and monitored Community members and university representatives applauded the selection of Love as all women’s sports at the university. She was active in the department’s strategic plan- ASU’s new Vice President of University Athletics. ning, gender equity, civil rights and NCAA certification issues and she served on the NCAA “It’s a great hire,” Ed Robson, CEO of Robson Communities and a member of the Sun Management Council. She also served two stints (1992 - 1993 and 2001 - 2002) as vice Angel Board, said. “She comes from a great program at USC and she helped build that program. president of the Pacific-10 Conference. She is a winner with a lot of energy and dedication.” As a coach, Love was a master teacher at the pinnacle of her profession. She com- “I spent three years coaching with Lisa at USC,” said Randy Lein, the Sun Devil Men’s Golf piled an impressive 404-171 as a college head coach for 17 seasons at Texas Arlington Coach. “She is a genuinely good person. When I heard her name, I knew she’d be a great hire. (199-78 from 1982-88) and USC (205-93 from 1989-98). At USC, she led the Trojans to I’m very excited and happy it worked out for her.” nine NCAA tournament berths and eight finishes in the national Top 15. She was selected At ASU, Love serves as the senior administrative officer of the university’s athletic program as the Pac-10 Co-Coach of the Year in 1997. She was national Coach of the Year in 1988 and reports directly to Crow. The program features 12 women’s and 10 men’s sports, including when Arlington went 30-4 and fell one win shy of the Final Four. men’s and women’s basketball, golf, swimming and diving, tennis, track/field and cross country; A tremendous athlete as volleyball player in her own right, Love is also a member of women’s gymnastics, soccer, softball, volleyball, and water polo; baseball, football and wrestling. the Texas Tech University and Texas Arlington athletic Halls of Fame. As a student-athlete, Love is responsible for the management and development on one of the finest and most Love was a four-year volleyball starter and an all-region performer at Texas Tech. She comprehensive athletic physical plants in the nation at ASU, playing host to nearly 1 million earned a bachelor’s degree (1978) in physical education from Texas Tech and a master’s patrons each year. ASU’s athletic staff includes more than 180 full and part-time coaches and degree (1985) in education administration from the University of North Texas. administrative and support personnel who provide services to about 500 student-athletes. Love also compiled a 79-40 record as head coach at Bowie High School (1978-82) Love has two sisters, Shannon Goddard and Debbi Dalton. Her parents are Tom and in Arlington, Texas. Love also mentored some of the finest volleyball coaching talent in the Jeanne Love of Arlington, Texas. nation. Among her proteges are head volleyball coaches at Texas

Dr. Michael Crow, ASU President Michael M. Crow became the 16th president of Arizona State University on July 1, 2002. He is guiding the transformation of ASU into one of the nation’s leading public metropolitan research universities, one that is directly engaged in the economic, social, and cultural vitality of its region. Under his direction the university pursues teaching, research, and creative excellence focused on the major intellectual questions of our time, as well as those central to the building of a sustainable environment and economy for Arizona. He has committed the university to global engagement, and to setting a new standard for public service. Since he took office, ASU has marked a number of important milestones, including the establishment of the Biodesign Institute at ASU; the initiation of many new interdisciplinary research initiatives; the groundbreaking and planning of more than 1 million square feet of new state-of-the-art research facilities; and the announcement of two $50 million gifts, endowing the W. P. Carey School of Business, and the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, and a $10 million gift to establish the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing. Prior to joining ASU, he was executive vice provost of Columbia Univer- sity, where he also was professor of science and technology policy in the School of International and Public Affairs. Dr. Crow oversaw Columbia’s research enterprise, technology and innovation transfer operations, strategic initiative program, and interdisciplinary program development. He played the lead role in the creation of the Columbia Earth Institute (CEI), and helped found the Center for Science, Policy and Outcomes (CSPO) in Washington, D.C., a think tank dedicated to linking science and technology to desired social, economic, and environmental outcomes. He is the author of books and articles relating to the analysis of research organizations, technology transfer, science and technology policy, and the

23 Academics

Arizona State University is one of the premier metropolitan public research universities in the nation. Enrolling more than 57,000 undergraduate, graduate, Academic Highlights at Arizona State and professional students on four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix, ASU main- tains a tradition of academic excellence in core disciplines, and has become an • ASU is a Doctoral/Research-Extensive I Institution, the highest distinction 0f the prestigious Carnegie Foundation classification system. important global center for innovative interdisciplinary teaching and research. Arizona State offers outstanding resources for study and research, including • ASU’s Tempe campus offers more than 100 majors through eight libraries and museums with important collections, studios and performing arts colleges and schools, 94 bachelors degree programs, 92 masters spaces for creative endeavor, and unsurpassed state-of-the-art scientific and degrees, a highly regarded law degree and 51 doctoral degrees. technological laboratories and research facilities. • For the ninth time in 11 years, ASU has had a student on USA Today’s In addition to the historic campus in Tempe, a college town in the midst of a list of the nation’s top 20 undergraduates. Since USA Today began nam- dynamic metropolitan region, the university comprises two newer campuses with ing the top undergraduates in 1991, ASU has been a leading university more specialized missions: ASU’s West campus, in northwest Phoenix adjacent in the number of students chosen for the USA Today Academic First- Team honors (top 20 undergraduates), currently ranking second in the to Glendale, and ASU’s Polytechnic campus, in Mesa. The conceptualization and country behind Harvard. design of a new Downtown Phoenix campus is presently underway, with plans for a vibrant cultural, creative and education center. The vision for an expanded • The Barrett Honors College is at its largest enrollment (2,700). Al- ASU presence in Downtown Phoenix is part of an ongoing comprehensive most 100 percent of students in the college who apply to medical and development planning process that will involve detailed analysis of all of ASU’s law school are accepted. campus sites, focusing on issues related to transportation, university access, blending university learning facilities with non-university facilities, and blending • The Barrett Honors College was also named one of the nation’s top the university into its surrounding towns and cities. honors colleges in Reader’s Digest’s 100 Best Issue. • ASU ranks fourth among public universities in the US in the number ASU is research-driven but focused on learning—teaching is carried out in a con- of freshman National Merit Scholars enrolling last year (162). There are text that encourages the creation of new knowledge. The faculty includes recipi- currently 482 National Merit Scholars studying at ASU. ents of prestigious academic and professional awards, including membership in the national academies. ASU currently ranks sixth among public universities in • ASU students have impressive records for Congressional Goldwater its enrollment of freshmen merit scholars. The university champions diversity, Scholarships (mathematics, science and engineering), British Marshall and is international in scope, welcoming students from all 50 states and nations Scholarships (academics and leadership), Truman Scholarships (ca- across the globe. ASU is an active partner with the private sector in initiatives to reers in public service) and Udall Scholarships (environmental/Native enhance the social well-being, economic competitiveness, cultural depth, and American). quality of life of metropolitan Phoenix and the state. • This year’s 13 Fulbright grants to ASU students put ASU at the top among public universities for this award. ASU Academic Programs Ranked in the Top 25 in the Nation • ASU students have won more NSEP/David L Boren Scholarships for Architecture – Architecture, Interior Design study overseas than any other university in the United States.

W.P. Carey School of Business – Undergraduate: Top 25 specializations • ASU is known as a powerhouse in national scholarship circles, include supply management (5th), management information systems (17th), consistently having more students win national competitions for elite marketing (17th), management (24th) and accountancy (24th). MBA: The W.P. academic awards than almost any public university. Carey MBA-Evening Program was ranked 17th, and four disciplines were listed in the top 25: suppply chain management (8th), information management • ASU’s strong academic programs, great campus life and prime loca- (19th), health sector management (20th) and accounting (23rd). tion made it one of the “12 Hottest Colleges” in the 2003 “How to Get Info College” guide published by Kaplan and Newsweek. College of Education - Ranked 15th among public universities and tied for 22nd/23rd nationally among all graduate programs, public and private, seven specialty programs within the College of Education are top 25 programs: Education Administration; Counseling; Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Psychology; Education Policy; Elementary Education and Special Education.

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering – Aerospace Engineering, Bioengineering, Industrial Engineering

Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts - All of the college’s programs are nationally ranked. Ranked in the top 20 are graduate degree programs in Mu- sic, Visual Arts and Dance as well as specialty concentrations in Printmaking, Ceramics, Theatre for Youth, Art Education, Playwriting and Photography.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Archaeology, Creative Writing, Kinesiol- ogy, Geological Sciences, Speech and Hearing Sciences

College of Public Programs – The School of Public Affairs’ top 25 programs nationally include the masters program in Public Management and Administra- tion and the masters program in Public Policy Analysis. The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication is among the top 20 accred- ited journalism programs nationally with broadcasting, journalism and mass communication graduate and undergraduate programs.

24 athletic facilities Arizona State Universit features world- class athletic facilities for its student- athletes, housed in the Nadine and Ed Carson Student-Athlete Center. The 165,000-square foot facility houses the entire athletic department and provides student-athletes with one of the finest athletic centers in the nation.

Carson Student-Athlete Center

Wally Kelly Student-Athlete Lounge Athletic Training Center

Nap & Barbara Lawrence Weight & Strength Center

Nathan & Betty Norris Quiet Study

Video Training Suite Lattie & Elva Coor Student-Athlete Study Lounge

APS Computing Learning Center Hobbs Family Stadium Club

APS Computing Learning Center The Whiteman Tennis Center serves as the home to Arizona State’s nationally-ranked men and women’s tennis teams. Since the 1998 season, the women’s team has produced a 76-31 (.717) overall record at the Whiteman Tennis Center, while the men have tallied a 70-31 (.693) record.

The original complex was dedicated May 8, 1976. It featured eight fully lit asphalt-based courts with a seating capacity of 1,200. The majority of $300,000 it cost to build the tennis center was paid for by Jack Whiteman, president of a local machinery company. The Sun Devil Club also donated funds for the construction of the facility.

Whiteman, born in 1914, passed away in 1999 at the age of 85.

Whiteman Tennis Center served as host to the Women’s National Championships in 1977 and 1981, as well as the 1976 Western Athletic Conference Championship. In addition, Whiteman is annually the site of the men and women’s Thunderbirds Collegiate Invitational, one of the country’s premier tournaments. In addition, the complex is also host to numerous NCAA regional and junior tournaments.

Both programs received a boost and a face-lift in 1999 by the generous support of both the Phoenix Thunderbirds and the Ed Robson family. The Whiteman Tennis Center now boasts a $800,000 state-of-the-art Robson Player Facility that spans an area of 6,640 square feet.

The facility includes men and women’s locker rooms, team lounges, coach’s offices, training room, public restrooms and concessions stand. The lower level also features several shaded tables, while the second level features a large shaded viewing terrace of the entire complex. Additionally, the Thunderbirds’ Terrace is also utilized for dinner and university functions.