The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced the recipients of the 2026 NAIA Women's National Awards on Thursday. First-year assistant coach Yassir Kilani was named the NAIA Women's Assistant Coach of the Year. 

Yassir Kilani, Assistant Coach, First Season

• Named ITA Regional Women's Assistant Coach of the Year 
• Helped the Seahawks to a 24-1 overall record and their second NAIA National Championship in program history
• Assisted Keiser to eighth straight Sun Conference Tournament Championship
• Four players were named to the SUN All-Conference Team
• The women's team also collected SUN Player of the Year, Doubles Team of the Year, and Freshman of the Year honors
• With the help of Coach Kilani, the women had five individuals and two doubles teams ranked by the ITA

 

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