http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/recruits.asp Copyright 2009, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:01:04 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 webmaster@tennisrecruiting.net http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/img/logo_small.gif http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/articles/recruits.asp 40 40 It was only fitting that, after bucking the odds as both a high school and junior tennis star, Lilly Kimbell chose college over the pros. That was a simple decision. Deciding among Florida State, North Carolina, Texas, Illinois and Georgia... now that took some thinking. Ultimately, the 5'7" right-hander chose to cross the country and attend the University of Georgia next fall. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=872 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Five-star recruit Zachary Katz has made the decision to head East to play college tennis for the Pennsylvania Quakers. His coach, the legendary Rick Macci, thinks it is a great fit. Zach is very bright and will get a super education," Macci said. "He can be a top Ivy League singles and doubles player right away." http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=848 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Santa Clara University men's tennis coach Derek Mills tackles recruiting with the same competitive spirit he does a dual match. He is undeterred as he goes after his targets. The results speak for themselves. Last year's recruiting class was ranked, and the 2010 class starts off with Blue Chip recruit John Lamble. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=875 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Thanksgiving is fast approaching but Chris Mengel couldn't wait until Nov. 26 to share his gratitude. In revealing his commitment to play tennis at Duke, the blue-chip Pittsburgh prospect thanked everyone from Craig Perry, his coach of eight years, to the International Tennis Academy, where Mengel spent the first half of 2009 honing his strokes. Friends, family and the staff at Pittsburgh's Shady Side Academy rounded out Mengel's thank-you list. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=859 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 The pull of a close-knit family and a university's athletic and academic tradition made Daniel Kosakowski's college choice easy. The native Californian with strong Polish roots will stay in Los Angeles and don the blue and gold of the UCLA Bruins. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=850 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Back when she was playing zonals and intersectionals for the Florida section, Alexandra Cercone loved the team atmosphere at those junior competitions. She treasured the bonds formed by the team t-shirts and well-rehearsed cheers. And although college tennis may mean bigger audiences for that team spirit, her decision to sign a National Letter of Intent to join the University of Florida in 2010 will keep that Florida pride in full view. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=862 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Maria Mira, with her grit, determination, and serve-and-volley game is heading to Tennessee next fall to wear the black and gold of the Vanderbilt Commodores. "I chose Vanderbilt based on the following factors: the small student population, its academic excellence and topnotch tennis program with a great coaching staff and its beautiful campus in the heart of Nashville." http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=858 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Five-star recruit Cal Hilsman will officially don the orange-and-white jersey at Clemson this coming January, and he can't wait for the day to come. "It was a no-brainer," he said about his decision to go to Clemson, less than two hours from his home in Spartanburg, S.C. "It just felt right. I really think that this is the best environment for me to grow not only as a tennis player but as a person. It is close to home and close to heart." http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=842 Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Blue Chip Lacey Smyth had numerous suitors vying for her commitment: Colorado, Pepperdine, San Diego and Washington. Ultimately, her heart went to Arizona. "I chose Arizona [because of its] supportive coaching staff, the cohesiveness of the team, and the career opportunities available at the University," said the #3-ranked Californian. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=857 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 It's hard to imagine anyone being more excited than Brian Dolehide when his big sister, Courtney, verbally committed to UCLA. Courtney Dolehide and her brother visited UCLA together, and that visit made an impact. "That is when I fell in love with the school," she said. "It's such a great academic school and it is so sports-oriented. There is so much spirit around being a Bruin, and I am just really excited about that part of it." http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=846 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Frederick Saba was 13 when Nick Saviano told him that full-time dedication to tennis would make him one of the elite players in the country. At the time, Saba wasn't even an elite player in his native Florida. Now, Saba is the No. 5 player in TennisRecruiting.net's class of 2010. He will sign with Duke later this month. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=868 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0500 17-year-old Brooke Bolender already has a number of significant victories, including wins over Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale, and Chanelle Van Nguyen. She owns a Gold Ball from a USTA championship, and she reached the finals in both singles and doubles at the International Grass Court Championships in June. Next year, Bolender will be wearing the maize and blue of the University of Michigan. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=851 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 One goal of every major college coach is to keep talented local recruits in their own backyard. For Ryan Cheung, that is literally almost the case at the University of California, Irvine. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=853 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Three highly-ranked recruits from Florida, Georgia and Alabama have given verbal commitments to become members of the Auburn University Tigers women's tennis team. Jackie Kasler of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; Julia Courter of Lawrenceville, Ga.; and Emily Newton of Dothan, Ala.; will all play for head coach Tim Gray in Auburn, Ala. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=847 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Justin Shane enjoyed seeing a tall, slender young man named Juan Martin del Potro make his big breakthrough at the U.S. Open. Shane, a tall, slender young man from Falls Church, Va., hopes his big breakthrough will come with the University of Virginia Cavaliers. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=852 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500