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Ian Kitchen '22 Recruiting Profile
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2020 SpotlightPersonal Statement
In elementary school I started playing many different sports; besides tennis I also played rugby, soccer, and swimming, I was not sure that tennis would be my main sport until I started playing on the High School varsity team. Being part of a team and helping junior players has made me realize that I love playing tennis to the extent that I have focused on tennis exclusively. I enjoy both the physical and mental aspects of tennis.
I have read books such as 'Art of War' and 'Inner Game of Tennis' to help me understand and overcome mental challenges of the sport. Planning and preparation are key to winning a match. Thus, I try to understand anatomy and physiology to help me strengthen my muscles to play better. I also restring my own rackets to try and control and see the impact of different tension and flexibility of the strings.
I aspire to study science and continue playing and excelling my tennis in college. I believe healthy minds stand on healthy bodies.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2020 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Region
Team Awards
- Regional 2nd Place, Sectional 2nd Place
- 2019 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- Metro League 5A player of the year
Team Awards
- Regional 3rd Place
- 2018 Varsity Team
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Jason Warkentine
- Club Director
- James Hignett
- Club Coach
- Joey Molina
- Club Coach
- Bryce Barnard
- Private Coach
- CJ
Training
- University of Pennsylvania Tennis Camp
- 1 year
- a week-long camp
- Weight Training and SAQ Training
- 1 year
- I have been working with a trainer to sport-specific strength and agility.
Additional Sports
- Rugby
- 4 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2020 Varsity Team | 2019 Varsity Team | 2018 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles Record | 6 wins 2 losses - singles 2 | 6 wins 4 losses - singles 3 | 1 win 0 loss - singles 3 |
| Doubles Record | 6 wins 3 losses - doubles 3 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. 9th Grade: Honors Biology, A 10th Grade: Honors Algebra 2, Honors Chemistry, both A's 11th grade Semester 1: Honors German 4, AAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. 9th Grade: AP Human Geography, A, 5 on exam 10th Grade: AP Government, A, 3 on exam AP Computer Science, A, 3 on exam 11th grade Semester 1: AP Chemistry, AP Eng Lang and Comp, AP Environmental Science, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology - All A'sRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- Awards- invited to National Student Leadership Conference - nominated for CHSAA scholarship - Gold Award (90th percentile) for the National German exam in freshman and sophomore year - Honor roll (2018, 2019, 2020) - Oracle junior certified -Identified in the Talented and Gifted program throughout K12 - invited to Davos Leadership Summit for the summer of 2020 - a part of the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) - invited to attend the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medial Scientists conference - Won first place at HOSA State Leadership Conference for Medical Innovations Event
- Activities- National German Honor Society - National Tech Honor Society (Sophomore year) - jazz band - guitar and drum classes