Michael Kaufman
Michael Kaufman
Birth Date: Feb. 16, 1987
Height: 5-6
Weight: 150
Year: Fr.
Hometown: Farmington Hills, MI
High School: North Farmington
Major: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology
Parents: Jack & Julie

Senior (2008-09):
Concluded his Emory career as primarily a doubles player ... Posted an overall record of 8-5 in doubles (5-4 dual) ... He and Oliver Lopp captured their first three doubles matches at the ITA Regionals before falling to teammates Mark Boren and David Caplan in the semifinals ... He and Lopp helped the Eagles to an 8-1 decision over No. 18-ranked DePauw with an 8-6 win over Scott Sandager and Evan Hunter at No. 3 doubles ... Totaled a 1-1 record in singles with both matches taking place at the ITA Regionals.

Junior (2007-08):
Captured First Team All-UAA honors at No. 3 doubles with Oliver Lopp ... Finished the campaign with an overall and dual record of 9-1 in doubles (8-1 with Lopp) ... Kaufman and Lopp emerged with victories at No. 3 doubles in the team's NCAA matches against Kenyon, Middlebury and Washington University ... The pair also captured three matches during the UAA Championships ... Lone action in singles was a 6-0, 6-0 triumph over Piedmont College's Jacob Brown.

Sophomore (2006-07):
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 (2005-06):
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."