Emory's Goodwin Brothers Earn ITA Honors -- Browning Named South Region Coach Of The Year

Emory University senior Michael Goodwin, along with his younger brother, Chris, have been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) for their outstanding play in 2009 with the pair receiving national recognition.

Michael was selected as the ITA Senior Player of the Year while Chris was named the  Rookie of the Year.  The older Goodwin finished off his college career in grand style last weekend, capturing the singles crown at the NCAA Division III Men's Championship in Claremont, Calif.  Goodwin rattled off five victories en route to the title including three-set matches in the quarterfinals, semifinals and final.  Goodwin, the program's No. 1 singles player during his four years, finished off the campaign with an overall record of 18-11.  A formidable doubles performer as well, he and his younger sibling fashioned an overall mark of 23-7 at the No. 1 position.  Goodwin joins Mark Odgers (2005) as Emory players to have been named Senior Player of the Year.

Chris Goodwin held down the No. 2 singles post all year and finished with an overall ledger of 27-6, tying with senior Mark Boren for most wins on the team.  Earlier in the season, Goodwin, who captured the University Athletic Association Rookie of the Year honors, battled his way to the championship at the ITA Regionals and eventually advanced to the title match at the Small College Championships.  He is the fifth Emory player in program history to earn ITA Rookie of the Year acclaim.

Head Coach John Browning was tabbed as the Atlantic South Region Coach of the Year for the second time in his career.