THE PATRICKS ON COHN: “Erin has been hampered by some injuries but really stepped up her game this fall. In addition to her contributions on the court, she brings tremendous spirit and enthusiasm to the team. Erin is also an outstanding member of the university community, serving as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.”
JUNIOR (FALL 2003): Opened the fall with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Purdue’s Catie McLevish at the St. Mary’s Fall Classic...Posted two wins at the SEC Coaches Fall Classic, defeating Arkansas’ Anna Dybicz, 7-5, 7-5, and Auburn’s Erin Gray, 6-2, 7-5...Finished the fall with a 3-6 record in singles...Teamed up with classmate Claudia Farace to defeat the pair of Torres and Barry from N.C. State, 8-4, at St. Mary’s...Downed Louisville’s tandem of Eber and Mekus, 8-6, to reach the doubles consolation semifinals at the adidas Collegiate Invitational...Notched another win over South Carolina’s George and Walsh at the SEC Fall Classic...Cohn and Farace compiled a 3-7 record during the fall.
SOPHOMORE (2002-03): Finished 2-4 in singles during the season with wins against Maggie Donohue of Notre Dame at the adidas Invitational and Jennifer Hodge of Georgia at the SEC Coaches Tournament…Played every doubles match with Farace, compiling a 3-5 record…Their first victory came against the Donohue sisters of Notre Dame during the adidas Tournament…Also picked up one win at the St. Mary’s Fall Classic and the June Stewart Invitational...Recognized on the Lady Vol Honor Roll for her strong work in the classroom.
FRESHMAN (2001-02): Saw her only singles action of the year during the fall at the St. Mary’s Fall Classic in Knoxville…Finished with a 1-2 record in singles…Her victory came against Landis Strader of N.C. State, 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4…She teamed up with Farace for doubles play at the Southern Intercollegiate in November…The pair won two matches over Coleman and Whistenhunt of Wofford and Fitzpatrick and Zalinski of Western Carolina…Cohn and Farace ended the season with a 2-1 doubles record…Cohn’s academic success landed her a spot on the Lady Vol Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport athlete, Cohn earned varsity letters in tennis and basketball…She advanced to regionals in doubles in 1998…Captained the basketball team on her way to being the region’s top scorer…Also ranked in the top five in assists and steals.
PERSONAL: Cohn is majoring in broadcasting…Aspires to help the Lady Vols win a national championship…Ranks hearing her teammates’ messages after beating Vanderbilt at NCAAs as her biggest thrill in sports…Lists her hobbies as volunteer work and outdoor activities…Her brother, Eric, 23, plays tennis at SMU…Also has one sister, Carey Kint, 34…Erin Kathryn Cohn was born in Dallas, Texas, on Sept. 13, 1982…Is the daughter of Sam and Jill Cohn.
COHN UP CLOSE
Favorite food: Anything my mom cooks
Favorite tennis player: Jimmy Connors
Favorite book: Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood
Favorite musical artist: Garth Brooks
Favorite TV shows: Friends and Newlyweds
Best movie I have seen in the last year: Bad Boys II
Tennis racket of choice: Wilson 6.2
Favorite surface: Indoors
Favorite place on campus: The Lady Vol training room
Favorite junk foods: Snickers and apple pie
Best class I have taken: Sports Broadcasting
Favorite vacation spot: Cancun
In my spare time I enjoy: Eating and relaxing with my friends
Favorite sports memory: Traveling to Nationals with the club tennis team I played on last summer
Favorite Post-match meal: Anything
My dream job would be: Sports anchor for ESPN
People I admire: My parents
Something people would be surprised to know about me: My left leg is a half inch shorter than my right leg
