http://tennisrecruiting.net/articles/where_are_they_now.asp Copyright 2013, Sirius Software Inc. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Sun, 19 May 2013 08:06:44 -0500 dallas@tennisrecruiting.net Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 webmaster@tennisrecruiting.net http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/img/logo_small.gif http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/articles/default.asp 40 40 Donald Johnson turned a successful college tennis career at North Carolina into a professional stint that brought him to the No. 1 doubles ranking in the world. Today, Johnson works at Vstrator, a company he helped found that provides video analysis tools for athletes and has great application to tennis. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1671 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Jay Goldman was a standout tennis player for the Arizona Wildcats between 2007 and 2011. At Arizona, Goldman competed primarily at the top of the lineup. Goldman traveled to Tucson following a storied junior career out of Worceser, Mass., and the IMG Academy Tennis Program. Harry Cicma got the opportunity to catch up with Goldman and discuss college tennis. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1652 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0500 Jesse Levine was a top U.S. junior who was on the cusp of turning professional when he decided to give college tennis a whirl. He brought his talent to Florida, where he was named ITA National Rookie of the Year before turning pro after his freshman year. Now ranked No. 97 in the world, Levine will compete for Canada in their Davis Cup quarterfinal tie against Italy next month. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1635 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:30:00 -0500 After success as a junior and college tennis player, Andrew Chmura has built an adult career around the game. Chmura competed on the satellite tour, has taught and encouraged tennis play, and he is currently the president of Grand Slam Tennis Tours. Harry Cicma caught up with Chmura to talk tennis - past and present. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1604 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:00:00 -0500 As a junior tennis player, the two things Rhyne Williams was most known for was his superior talent and his wild temper. As an 18-year-old, Williams chose college tennis at Tennessee over professional tennis. After a successful run for the Volunteers as a sophomore - winning the Indoors and reaching the finals of the NCAA tournament - Williams felt the time was right to turn pro. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1541 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Making the decision to turn professional is never easy for anyone. Christina McHale gave it a long consideration before making the move two years ago. Today, McHale has exceeded her career expectations. She's currently ranked 24 in the world, has represented the United States in the London Olympics, and has been a member of four Fed Cup teams. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1520 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0500 Ten years ago, Brian Baker was playing the Wimbledon Juniors with hopes and dreams for a professional tennis career. But a series of health issues dashed those dreams. Just over a year ago, at age 26, Baker finally felt ready to take another shot at professional tennis. After some early successes, Baker went through qualifying at Wimbledon without dropping a set, then won three more matches to bring his ATP ranking to 76. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1476 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:00:00 -0500 If you've followed American junior and college tennis over the past few years, you probably recognize the name Jesse Levine. After a stellar junior career, Levine played college tennis at Florida, where he was named ITA Rookie of the Year while leading the team to the round of 16 and making the quarters in both singles and doubles. Harry Cicma of NBC Sports sat down with the former Gator and current ATP pro. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1185 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:00 -0500 Junior players who are focused on turning professional almost always look exclusively at NCAA Division I schools when they are considering colleges. But playing in another division doesn't have to mean you don't stand a chance of having a career in pro tennis. Eric Butorac is one player who has proven that. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1150 Wed, 2 Mar 2011 05:00:00 -0500 In college tennis, all six singles matches have the same value. Just ask Ryan Sherry, who played for the Florida Gators from 2002 through 2006. As a junior, Sherry posted a 23-2 record at No. 6 singles. He had the distinction of clinching every match for the Gators at the 2005 SEC Tournament in Athens, Ga., and he was named the MVP of the event. Harry Cicma of NBC Sports recently sat down to talk with Sherry. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1117 Wed, 9 Feb 2011 05:00:00 -0500 I love watching sports, I love playing sports, and I appreciate and respect athletes that play the game with energy, passion, and dedication. These are the values that I try and instill in my students and staff every single day at the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Having Taylor Dent practicing on courts right next to them is a breath of fresh air to our students. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1114 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:00:00 -0500 American tennis fans - and college fans in particular - have loved watching the development of John Isner. He has made great strides in his game, and his rankings reflect that progress - since turning pro in 2007, his year-end ranking has gone from 106 (2007) to 144 (2008) to 34 (2009). He currently stands at No. 19, with hopes to climb higher. Harry Cicma recently chatted with Isner about college and pro tennis. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1108 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Harry Cicma recently got the chance to sit down with Sukhwa Young, a former Georgia Tech player and ATP professional tennis player. Cicma and Young talked about junior, college, and professional tennis. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1103 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Harry Cicma recently got the chance to sit down with Vinay Bhamidipati, a former New Jersey high school state champion who went on to play college tennis at Columbia. Cicma and Bhamidipati talked about junior and college tennis, life after competitive tennis, and how tennis has helped prepare him for life. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=1008 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0500 Greg Schweitzer served as captain and played #1 at Rutgers University. After a successful college career, Schweitzer went on to earn a #75 world doubles ranking on the ATP tour. Harry Cicma caught up with Schweitzer to talk about his career, the significance of Rutgers and NCAA tennis, and advice he would give to junior tennis players today. http://www.tennisrecruiting.net/article.asp?id=993 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 -0500