http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/where_are_they_now.asp Copyright 2010, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:31:02 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Mon, 7 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500 webmaster@tennisrecruiting.net http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/img/logo_small.gif http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/articles/default.asp 40 40 For freshman Carlos Brandon Florez, opportunity came knocking almost as soon as he donned the Saluki maroon and white in fall 2009. The number one player of the team graduated and the next in line was out with an injury. Ali Jones caught up with Florez during the holiday break to talk tennis, school, and his new life away from his family. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=881 Mon, 7 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0500 If you are going to miss your induction into your alma mater's Hall of Fame, competing in the US Open certainly qualifies as a valid excuse. Former Vanderbilt star and current WTA Tour player Julie Ditty was competing in the main draw of the women's doubles event at the US Open during her scheduled induction ceremony, so Ditty's family accepted the award on her behalf. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=843 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Few Kalamazoo competitors are remembered as fondly as Paul Goldstein, who won three consecutive singles titles at the USTA Boys Nationals, winning the 16s in 1992, and the 18s in 1993 and 1994. Add a doubles title with Scott Humphries in 1994, and his sportsmanship award in 1992, and it's little wonder Goldstein was welcomed like an old friend when he returned to Kalamazoo several weeks ago for the professional exhibition that opens the event. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=820 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0500 A year ago, Devin Britton was a Blue Chip senior in the Class of 2009. After heading to Ole Miss in January to play the college dual season, Britton is now the reigning NCAA singles champion - and he recently made the decision to turn pro. Harry Cicma of NBC News caught up with Britton to reflect on his recent past and look forward to the U.S. Open. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=800 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Last week I got to spend a couple days with "The Big Bozz" - former Illini and NCAA Champion Amer Delic - at beautiful Amelia National Country Club in Amelia Island, Fla. A couple days of training, golf, and family time, helped the big guy recharge the batteries and get the body to a higher tennis fitness level. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=691 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Vanessa Webb constantly looked for challenges as a young tennis player: she was the NCAA women's singles champion in 1998, and she won ten titles on the ITF women's circuit en route to a Top-100 ranking. That same drive has led to success in the boardroom - where the Duke and Wharton graduate already has a number of accomplishments in international business. McCarton Ackerman caught up with Webb to reflect on her tennis career and current endeavors. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=692 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 -0500 Max Mirnyi has been training at the Academy for seventeen years, and he's left a footprint here at least the size of our 300 acres. The 6'5" Belarusian has been such a fixture here at the Academy for so long that he is considered family. Young players all look up to him (literally and figuratively) when he shows up to practice. Veteran players, coaches, staff, all respect and admire his talents and his character. But, I can remember when Max wasn't so tall or recognizable. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=557 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 05:00:00 -0500 One of the best stories in American tennis over the past year is that of John Isner. Hot on the heels of leading Georgia to a national championship, Isner has had great success on the pro tour. Isner won a string of three-set matches to reach the final of the Legg Mason against Andy Roddick, and he followed that up by reaching the third round of the US Open. Isner's successes have shined a bright light on college tennis. Today, Isner takes time out to talk about his recent success. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=413 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:00:00 -0500 One of the most popular contributors at TennisRecruiting.net is West Nott. West has something insightful to say on every tennis topic because he has done it all: competed at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels... played Davis Cup... coached both junior and college athletes... and covered tennis as a member of the media. And he is only in his mid-twenties. West took the time to talk with us about his past accomplishments. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=353 Fri, 6 Jul 2007 05:00:00 -0500 An undeniable love and competitive passion for the game are two intangible qualities of all great players, and Andrew Park showcases all of these qualities. Andrew exhibited championship success at every stage in his career - junior, collegiate, and professional. In short, he captured the USTA Boys' 18 Hardcourt Nationals at Kalamazoo, won a NCAA Team Championship with USC, and competed in the Main Draw of the Men's US Open. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=266 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 05:00:00 -0500 For my money, it doesn't get much better than 24 year-old Nick Monroe. Nick is the quintessential definition of perseverance and willingness to change - all rolled into one. The former UNC standout has seen progression in his game from a young age to where it is today, only 198 ranking spots shy of the top 100 ATP. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=239 Thu, 21 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0500 Everyone in tennis seems to have an opinion about whether the top junior players should opt to play college tennis or jump straight to the professional ranks. One interesting voice in the crowd is that of Ken Kigongo - the former standout at Michigan State. I got to chat with Kigongo this summer about all things tennis - but especially his decision to get his college degree. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=180 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 05:00:00 -0500 One of the most decorated players in the history of the USC tennis program is Jewel Peterson (College Park, Georgia). Peterson led USC to the NCAA quarterfinals three different times - and to four season-end rankings of #11 or higher. She was a four-time ITA All-American, a two-time Academic All-American, and she reached the semifinals of the NCAA singles championships. We caught up with Peterson last month. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=194 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:00:00 -0500 Back injuries have hampered or terminated the careers of many a great tennis player, like world champions Jack Kramer, Tony Trabert and Lew Hoad. They also impacted the winningest U.S. junior player of all time - Georgia's Middleton Albert (Al) Parker, Jr. Parker won a still-standing record of 25 USTA junior titles (13 in doubles and 12 in singles). http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=64 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 05:00:00 -0500 In this month's "Where Are They Now?" article, we catch up with former University of Illinois standout Cary Franklin. As a junior player in the mid-90's, Franklin climbed as high as #30 in the Boys 18s, winning the doubles event at the USTA International Grasscourts with partner Eddie Coates. Franklin played his college tennis at Illinois, where he was a three-time All-American. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=33 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 05:00:00 -0500