Northwest Missouri State University head tennis coach Mark Rosewell has been named to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Heart of America District Board of Directors. Rosewell will help coordinate efforts to promote the game of tennis to youths in the Midwest region.

“I’m very honored to be named to this board,” said Rosewell. “I’ve been on numerous committees and being a part of anything that helps grow the sport of tennis is something I feel very strongly about.”

Rosewell has amassed 948 career victories in his storied 31-year collegiate coaching career. He has been named MIAA Coach of the Year 23 times and has captured 25 MIAA Titles (12 men, 13 women). Rosewell has also guided his teams to 31 NCAA Tournament appearances, including last year’s round of 16 appearance for the Bearcat men’s team.

Previously, Rosewell had served for three years on the NCAA Division II National Tennis Committee. He was also a six-year member of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Board of Directors and was the national chair of the ITA awards for 10 years.

— Northwest Sports Information —