Fairfax -- Head Women's Tennis Coach Steve Curtis was honored with the prestigious Dave Borelli Leadership Award this past weekend at the Annual OCCTA Tennis Conference.

The award is named in honor of Dave Borelli, a legendary coach, mentor, and leader in the tennis world. Inducted into the ITA Collegiate Hall of Fame in 2010, Borelli led the University of Southern California women's team to seven NCAA National Championships and earned multiple NCAA National Coach of the Year honors. Beyond collegiate coaching, he also worked with professional tour players and served as a mentor to many in the tennis community. Prior to his passing in 2023, Borelli served as the Tennis Director for the City of Mission Viejo.

"I am beyond honored to have my name spoken in the same sentence as Dave Borelli, much less win this prestigious award," said Coach Curtis. "Dave was an incredible coach, person, and friend. The legacy he leaves behind is a testament to his dedication and unwavering commitment to our sport and our athletes."

Coach Curtis was also a featured speaker at the 14th Annual OCCTA Conference, which brought together more than 175 tennis coaches at The Great Tennis Park in Irvine, California. This marked Curtis's second invitation to speak at the event. His presentation, titled "The Changing Landscape of College Tennis" addressed evolving challenges and opportunities in the collegiate game.

This fall, Coach Curtis enters his 22nd season leading the George Mason Women's Tennis program, continuing to shape and inspire student-athletes on and off the court.