As I began my career as a U.S collegiate student athlete, a new dimension was introduced. The concept of working in a team environment and leading by example were vital. I developed a sense of playing for something bigger than just myself and to pull for my teammates by celebrating their individual success just as I do my own. I was part of a group that, in spite of the different backgrounds, grew up on similar values as a professional athletes and this only helped me maximize my own potential. Upon graduation, I realized that my journey as a professional and collegiate athlete had developed in me all the qualities that potential employers hold dear; teamwork, communication skills, leadership, time management, working under deadline pressure and the ability to find to proactively seek a solution to potential problems. The time, effort, hard work and dedication that I sacrificed for the sport both on and the off the court paid off by setting me apart as a sought after candidate. The nature of competitive sports gives an athlete the opportunity to develop strength in any or all of the above areas. To this day, I thank my family for introducing me to tennis, which forced me to understand and work on developing my character at a young age. This allowed me to #DreamBig and have the necessary tools to achieve those dreams. As a note, I would encourage all junior athletes to not get obsessed with wins / losses, but to push yourself to the best of your ability everyday. Engage yourselves in the moment and have a vision of what you want from the sport, regardless of the outcome. If you do that, you will reap the benefits in the long run. Work hard and #DreamBig

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