DOVER, Del., Dec. 5, 2022 -- Delaware State head women's tennis coach Pavel Zinchenko has been honored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

The USTA's Delaware District has announced that Zinchenko is the recipient of its College Coach of the Year Award, citing his contribution to growing tennis in the First State. He has led Delaware State to MEAC Tennis Championship appearances in each of his first two seasons with the Hornets.  

Zinchenko and the other USTA Delaware District award winners will be honored during the association's annual ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington. 

USTA Delaware District Award Winners
Nancy Keiper Volunteer of the Year: Perry Walker
USTA League Award: Lynn Calder
Bob Bratcher Community Coach of the Year: Laura James
Industry Excellence Award: Melissa Jackson
Family of the Year: The Gopez Family
Teaching Professional of the Year: Ethan Garren
Tom Ellis Memorial Award: Alison Naden
Tournament Director of the Year: Chris Jones
Official of the Year: Lolita Clyburn
Community Organization of the Year: Middletown Tennis Association
Organization of the Year (For Profit): Heyday Athletic
Organization of the Year (Non-Profit): Wheelchair Tennis Program of Delaware
Net Generation Award: Linda Tomasetti
College Coach of the Year: Pavel Zinchenko (Delaware State University)
Ken Isaacs Sportsmanship Award (Junior Boy): Demetrios Moutsatsos
Mary Levin Sportsmanship Award (Junior Girl): Aubrey Nisbet