The ITA Assistant Coach of the Year honors an assistant coach who has exhibited outstanding leadership in ways that contribute to on and off-court team performance.
Sanders Phelps has been with NAIA powerhouse XULA for two years and in that time he has become an integral part of the program. Phelps helped lead the Gold Rush to a national final ranking of No. 9. His work with the student-athletes during practice and matches helped three XULA student-athletes garner ITA All-American status.
A Note from XULA Associate Athletic Director Ed Cassiere
Dear Sanders:
Congratulations on being named ITA NAIA Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach of the Year for the 2020-21 season.
You have displayed outstanding enthusiasm, communication skills, attention to detail and dependability since your arrival at XULA more than a year ago. You are a key contributor in the men’s tennis team’s many accomplishments and continued high national rankings.
Thank you so much for your hard work. XULA Athletics looks forward to more successes from you. Best wishes.