(Ann Arbor, MI) – The men's tennis team will begin their 2020-21 season on Saturday, September 12, in Marshall, Michigan, as they take on Olivet College. The Cardinals will look to build off the strong momentum that they gained towards the end of last season and soar into the next tier of competitiveness.
Concordia Personnel
Second year head coach Dean Boodakian is extremely excited about the progression his athletes during his first season in Ann Arbor. His drive and passion to excel this program to new heights in an extremely competitive conference that boasts four of the best teams in the NAIA is evident in his development of his players.
The Cardinals will have one senior in Ryan Curtis (SR/Hartland, MI) who returns for an extended year of eligibility. A talented and deep junior class comprised of Adam DiMaggio (JR/Irmo, SC), James Olson (JR/Charlotte, MI), Sean Sheppard (JR/Waterford, MI) (JR), and Tristian Waechter (JR/Fairfield, CA) will set expectations high for the Cardinals. Sam Dobben (SO/Jackson, MI) (SO), and Jacob Gerace (SO/Jamestown, NY) round out the sophomore class while the only new face that the program welcomes is Frank Melcher (FR).
2020 Schedule Outlook
Following their match with Olivet, Concordia will hit the court against Calvin College on a road trip to Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 25th. The next day, the Cardinals will host the Golden Eagles from Cornerstone University. The match will take place at the Chippewa Tennis Club in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The men's final appearance in the fall will be on the road in Adrian, Michigan, as they battle Adrian College.
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