Personal Statement
Tennis is my passion and I want to pursue that passion as a member of a college tennis team. I have played tennis tournaments since I was 10 but really enjoy team competition whether it be Junior Team Tennis, High School Varsity Tennis or USTA Zonal Competition.
Athletics
- Started playing tennis at 6 and playing tournaments at 10
- Ranked in State, Section and National Ranking since age 10
- Played in USTA Level 1 tournaments in every age group – 12, 14, 16 and 18
- Played High School Varsity Tennis since 8th Grade (State rules allow for 5 years of athletic eligibility)
- Record is 60-6, Captain and Played No. 1 Singles in Junior Year
- Team was Co-State Champion in my 8th Grade year (2012),State Runner Up in Sophomore year (2014) and State Third Place Winner in Junior Year (2015)
- Successful Doubles player in USTA tournaments including 3rd Place in Open Regional Level 3 tournament in Georgia, beating the No. 1 seeds in the Quarterfinals
Academics:
- 3.09 GPA at College Preparatory private school
- Will have taken 3 AP courses by graduation
- Interested in studying Business and Sports Management
- Member of the Jefferson Awards Leadership Program
What I can bring to a College tennis team
- Enthusiasm
- Great work ethic
- Leadership ability
- Ability to play doubles as well as singles
- Passion for tennis and the team