Philadelphia, PA — Get used to meteoric improvement from Drexel. The CSA’s newest men’s varsity team is rising fast, and with only one of last season’s starters not returning, the team should be even stronger in 2013-2014. Then there are the new Dragons, who will add depth throughout the ladder. Michael Thompson of Canada is expected to play in the top 3, Noel Solomon of Sweden should play in the top 6, and Nat Fry of Pennsylvania will likely play in the top 9. Connecticut’s Mason Corbett and Pennsylvania’s August Crofton will be in the mix as well and will compete for spots in the starting line-up. Given the strength of the roster, Drexel is aiming for the top 16. New assistant coach Kelsey Engman will help them try to get there; Engman, who previously coached at Columbia, succeeds Sean Wilkinson, the new head men’s coach at Princeton. The team is focused on an increasingly competitive schedule. “All matches are important when moving up the rankings,” notes head coach John White. The Dragons also leave room for fun; the team is considering a training trip to the west coast this season.
2012-2013 SEASON RECAP
Season Record: 10-12
Final Ranking: 22
Team Championships: 6th in the Summers Cup
2013-2014 SEASON PREVIEW
Program Status: Varsity
Head Coach: John White
Returning Players from Team Championships: 1. Justin Singh (2014 – Scholar Athlete); 2. Ibrahim Bakir (2016); 4. Joey Gingold (2016); 5. Sebastian Dangond (2015); 6. Mark Kauf (2016); 7. Ben Bevan (2014); 8. Harshil Dokania (2015); 9. Nick Didonato (2015); 10. Marc Radermaker (2016)
Graduated/Non-Returning Players from 2012-2013 Team Championships: 3. Binura Jayasuriya (2016)
Additions to the 2013-2014 Roster:
- Expected to play in the top 3: Michael Thompson
- Expected to play in the middle 3: Noel Solomon
- Expected to play in the bottom 3: Nat Fry
- Other addition: Mason Corbett and August Crofton
Captains: Justin Singh and Ben Bevan
Team Goals: Top 16 finish
Key Matches: All matches
To read other team previews, please visit the 2013-2014 College Squash Season Previews page.
