Raquel Tyo '17 Recruiting Profile

My goal is to play tennis in college, trading tennis for an education.  I'm the type of athlete that plays with my heart, and that can't be measured by a stopwatch or by how much weight I can lift, although I do like working out.  I think I am the type of player that any coach would want on their team.  I've only been playing tennis for two years, so I don't have many bad habits, I am coachable!  I have a strong desire to succeed, but I am also a team player and get joy out of seeing others improve and get better on a daily basis.  Since starting tennis, I recognized that I needed to do whatever I could to "catch up" with other players.  This is why I play tennis year round, taking private lessons, drill sessions and playing in leagues.

In terms of character, I am the type of person that does not judge others by what they have or don't have, where they come from or what their parents do.  I like people for who they are and I like to think I make those around me better people.  I have a passion for special education students, and volunteer time everyday at my school for those that need assistance.  My goal is to be a special ed teacher.