Freddy Purpora '18 Recruiting Profile

I love to compete in tennis. I started playing in 6^th grade after moving back to the states from Florence, Italy. I immersed myself in the sport, training with my private coach year round, attending camps, competing in USTA and local tournaments. After much hard work I passed the NYS Presidents Fitness test and made the High school team in 7^th grade. Fitness and unrelenting defense are two of my biggest strengths. My hard work and determination paid off and I took the #1 spot in 8^th grade, where I have stayed. This past season I advanced to the NYSPHSAA Tennis Tournament which is held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows. I will continue to get better and will improve my showing in States Senior year.

I have been a motivator and leader on the court. To strengthen my High School team I recruited other athletes and friends from different sports and encouraged and taught them to play tennis. I am an individual but a team player. I can be a great fit to any team because of my ability to run down every ball and always give my full effort during and long match or practice session.

In the classroom, I am smart but a very hard worker. I always try to do my best in every subject. On the court, I always try to do my best.

I am looking to find the right academic fit and the right coach and tennis program at college. I want to be challenged mentally and physically and wish to jump my tennis game through hard work, skilled coaching and a great team. My goal is to be a key player on a collegiate team competing for league titles.