ADRIAN, Mich.-- The Adrian College men’s and women’s tennis teams are currently taking part in their first pre-season under first-year head coach David Kurvink.

Kurvink took the wheel of the Bulldog Tennis program after serving as the assistant tennis and squash coach at St. Lawrence University.

The men’s squad boasts a handful of experienced players. Leading the way will be senior Danny Krsteski and sophomore Mike Douglas. The pair posted a 10-5 doubles record a year ago. Junior Steve Kerwin and senior Ryan Schmidli will also contend for top positions this spring.

The women’s team has a core of upperclassmen leadership in senior Karen Kruisenga and junior Lindsey Eshelman. Both will look to earn key points at or near the top of the ladder. Ellen Kroll and Leann Brooks, both sophomores, are working to solidify their spots, while tutoring the first-year Bulldogs.

The Adrian men’s first match is February 19 at Spring Arbor University. They will open their home slate when they host rival Defiance College on March 6. The women’s first match is February 21, when they host Spring Arbor.

From February 25 to March 3, both teams will travel to Hilton Head, S.C., where they will each play three matches in five days.

Kurvink commented on the upcoming trip to the south.