Thomas Kennedy '17 Recruiting Profile

My name is Thomas Kennedy and I am from Omaha, Nebraska. I will be graduating in the spring of 2017 from Creighton Preparatory High School. I am very determined, goal oriented and competitive. I have a strong work ethic and enjoy the camaraderie of a team.

I have been playing USTA tennis since I was very young have competed in local, regional and national tournaments. I spent much of my youth traveling to different towns to compete in USTA tournaments. My ranking has primarily been in the top 15-20 in the Valley. I recently aged up to boys 18s and have a current regional ranking of 66.

Creighton Prep has dominated Nebraska tennis and as freshman I played #1 singles and finished third at state. As a sophomore and junior, I played #1 doubles and was state champion.

I take pride in the fact that I have a strong mental game and the ability to stay calm with a positive attitude during tough matches. I’m eager to work hard and learn and take my game to the next level in college. I’m willing to play doubles or singles.

Academically, I take a majority of honors and AP courses and have a 3.97/4.00 GPA. I have a good ability to manage a busy tennis schedule with a challenging class load. I would like to study engineering in college and feel my high school years have prepared me well for being a student athlete.

I hope you'll consider me for a spot on your college tennis team.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Thomas Kennedy

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Thomas Kennedy            
13424 Bedford Avenue Omaha, NE 68164  ph: 402-880-5599
[email protected]
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
    Self-motivated. Work well independently and also collaboratively.
    Able to manage two varsity sports while taking honors and AP courses and maintaining a
    3.97 GPA. Active in community service, volunteering and school leadership positions.

ACADEMICS
    Creighton Preparatory High School, Omaha, NE - Class of 2017
    GPA 3.97/4.00

ATHLETICS
    Creighton Preparatory High School Varsity Tennis Team
    State Tennis #1 doubles Champion 2014, 2015
    State Tennis #1 singles 3rd Place 2013
    First Team All-State Tennis 2013, 2014, 2015
    Academic All-American 2014, 2015                                                             
    Nebraska Tennis Association Sportsmanship Award 2014

    USTA Tennis, Missouri Valley Sectional Ranking 66  Boys 18s

    Creighton Prep Varsity Golf Team 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE
    Omaha Country Club Tennis Instructor Summer 2015, 2016

LEADERSHIP & SCHOOL CLUBS
    Science Bowl 2014-present. State Champions 2016
    National Science Bowl Competition, Washington, D.C. 2016
    Sophomore Retreat, Leader 2015
    Freshmen Retreat, Lieutenant  2016
    Ping Pong Club, President and Founder 2013-present
    Ignatian Leadership Institute 2014

SERVICE EXPERIENCES   
    Habitat for Humanity Club, Vice-President 2013-present
    Monroe-Meyer University Center for the developmentally disabled, volunteer 2016
    Operation Others, volunteer 2014, 2015, 2016        
    Omaha Tennis Association, Volunteer 2014, 2015
    Omaha Tennis Special Needs Tennis Buddies Program, Partner Volunteer 2014-present
    Dominican Republic Mission Trip, Spring 2016

AWARDS/ RECOGNITION
    National Honor Society
    Spanish National Honor Society
    Outstanding Sophomore, faculty appointed 2013