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Where Are They Now?
New Beginning: Lauren Embree Follows Her Heart
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The unwavering support of her family was the foundation of Lauren Embree’s successful tennis career. Her parents were her backbone from the day she began playing. Her dad was her hero, her best friend and her coach.

“But above all, he was always my dad first,” Embree said. “Tragically, I lost him on March 17, 2022, an event that forever changed my perspective on life.”

Embree was an assistant coach in college at the time. Although the experience was rewarding and she was grateful for everything she learned, Embree began to reassess what truly mattered to her.

She decided to move to Austin, Texas and “on a whim to start my journey in functional medicine,” the 33-year-old Embree said. “It was scary and uncomfortable—starting over in a city where I knew no one—but it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.”

Embree was a five-time All-American at the University of Florida from 2009-13 and helped the Gators win NCAA titles in 2011 and 2012. Embree finished her career 117-16 in singles, including 38-0 in SEC matches, and 119-25 in doubles.

The two-time Honda Award winner was named the NCAA Tournament Most Valuable Player twice and the SEC Player of the Year three times. As a senior, Embree went 20-1 in dual match play and was ranked No. 1 in the ITA rankings for the entire season.

Embree earned her degree in sports management and competed on the pro circuit for three years, winning four doubles titles and two singles titles. Following her pro career, Embree coached collegiately at Pepperdine and Florida before deciding to chart a new path and start her own business, Embree Wellness.

“I know my dad is proud of me for being brave and following my heart,” Embree said. “I would encourage others to do the same. You can achieve anything you set your mind to with belief in yourself, hard work, and dedication.”

Embree shares more about her current life and tennis memories in this month’s edition of “Where Are They Now?”

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