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Michael Kaufman

Height: 5-6
Weight: 150
Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
High School: North Farmington
Major: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Parents: Julie & Jack
   
   

Sophomore (2007):
Solid season that saw him All-America honors in doubles ... Joined up with Michael Goodwin to win the ITA Regionals and advance to the Small College Championships ... Played a variety of singles positions and posted a record of 16-11, 13-10 in dual matches ... Second Team All-UAA at Sixth Singles ... 2-0 at No. 1 singles with those victories coming against competitors from Ferrum and Oglethorpe.

Freshman (2006):
Michael Kaufman closed out his freshman campaign with a singles record of 10-2 and a doubles record of 15-3.  Kaufman was 6-1 in dual matches, including 2-0 at No. 4, 1-1 at No. 5 and 3-0 at No. 6.  He finished 4-1 in ITA matches.  His 15-3 doubles mark was highlighted by his success with partner Patrick Redmond.  The duo combined to finish the year 13-2 at the three position.

Prior to Emory:
Was a four-year member of the North Farmington High School tennis team... Served as the captain of the team during the 2005 season... Played number one singles for the team for three seasons, compiling a 63-12 record... Was named to the all-county, all-area and all-state teams all four seasons on the team... Was coached by Mark Shenten.

Personal:
Born February 16, 1987

Quote:
"I chose Emory because of its high reputation for academics and the chance at winning a national championship."