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Benjamin Glassman '24 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
I could honestly say that I am a well-rounded athlete and sports fanatic. Sports have always played a massive part in my life. From the age of five, I started to play tee ball and my love for sports evolved. I grew as a baseball player and only recently stopped travel ball at age sixteen. During the summers, I was part of a local swim team and took to tennis over the summers. My love for the game grew year after year. I was at my happiest on the courts.
I made the official switch from baseball to tennis a few years ago but, did play travel baseball in the summers to keep active. I have been on Oak Lane Tennis USTA team since 2021, and last year the team qualified for states. I have been on varsity tennis at my high school since freshman year and was playing 3 doubles, sophomore year I grew to 2 doubles and made it to states semi-finals now as a junior and am at 1 doubles. I am a versatile player with doubles play but also succeed as a singles player.
I have volunteered at Oak Lane tennis for a season to help kids learn to play tennis. Currently, I have also volunteered at Sacred Heart University in CT to do all of the stats for the hockey team and also volunteered at the NCAA hockey tournament in March 2023. I have recently gained my certification for umpiring and will lifeguard this summer at a pool/tennis club.
Being on a sports team has taught me more about communication and how to work together for a common goal. To trust more and to be open to feedback (my mom always said feedback is a blessing). Your team, and coaches are people to count on and to bring my best to the team.
Playing college tennis, not only is a goal, but honestly it would be a dream come true. I am passionate, friendly, honest, respectful and competitive. What makes me stand out on a team is that I am coachable. I want to continue to progress and while some feedback may be difficult to swallow, I will use the feedback to learn and grow. My best foot will always be forward.
My college aspiration is to study communications, and to one day use the skills that I have learned and use them in a larger scale.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place, State 3rd Place
- 2022 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place, State 3rd Place
- 2021 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 2 seasons
- 2022 Oak Lane Tennis Club, Woodbridge CT
- 2021 Oak Lane Tennis Club, Woodbridge CT
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Chris Raffone
Events
- Camp/Event
- Guilford Collegiate Showcase
- 6/24/23 to 6/25/23
- Camp/Event
- Level 6- Pinewoods BG (12s and 18s)
- 11/19/22 to 11/20/22
- Camp/Event
- Level 6- Madison: Boys and Girls 18's
- 11/05/22 to 11/06/22
- Went 3-1 In the tournament and 2nd place
- Camp/Event
- Level 6- L6 Centercourt Championships
- 10/28/22 to 10/30/22
Training
- Tennis Central Tennis Club
- 1 year
- 1:1 lessons
- Oak Lane Tennis Club
- 3 years
- High Performance
Additional Sports
- Baseball
- 7 years
- Club/Travel Team
Statistics
| Statistic | 2023 Varsity Team | 2022 Varsity Team | 2021 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singles Record | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
| Doubles Record | 12-4 | 11-3 | 5-1 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- ActivitiesCamp counselor at Jewish Community Center, Camp counselor at Woodbridge Recreation, Lifeguard at Woodbridge Pool Club, Two year internship for Sacred Heart Hockey