TEMPE, Ariz. – The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced ten student-athletes who will make up the inaugural class of the ITA Student-Athlete Council.
 
Hawaii Pacific's women's tennis player Abigail Wild will serve as the Division II representative on the female side.
 
"I am looking forward to being a part of the ITA Student-Athlete Council as it presents an exciting and rewarding journey where I can use my passion for tennis and leadership skills to make a difference in the lives of student-athletes," said Wild.

The ITA Student-Athlete Council is a committee of student-athletes who play college tennis assembled to provide insights regarding the sport with a special emphasis on the student-athlete experience. The goals of this committee are as follows: Present a student-athlete voice within the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) (1), Offer input regarding matters pertaining to the sport, particularly issues impacting the lives of student-athletes (2), Work to enhance the student-athlete experience specific to college tennis across all divisions (3), Invest in the leaders of tomorrow by creating leadership and professional development opportunities (4).