Elijah Cabalan '26 Recruiting Profile

I received my first racquet at the age of four, thanks to my parents, who both love the sport. They introduced me to tennis, and I began playing with them on weekends. 

Over time, I developed a deep passion for the game. What started as a simple family bonding activity transformed into my true love. At five, I began training with local coaches, and although I explored other sports like basketball during my elementary years, I realized that tennis was where my heart truly lay. 

At thirteen, I returned to formal training, and by fourteen, I started competing in USTA and UTR events. I am particularly proud to have qualified for finals twice and won a USTA championship match in both Philadelphia and New Jersey within just twelve months. Recently, I won a championship match in Billie king Tennis Center in NY. Currently, I am the 1st Singles player for the Old Bridge High School varsity team and the Brunswick Hills Tennis Academy Tennis Center team. My love for the sport continues to deepen as I train almost every day and compete in more tournaments to improve my skills.

My strengths include agility, quickness on the court, and the ability to collaborate with others to help them reach their full potential and achieve shared goals. My mindset is centered on self-improvement, and I strive to get better every day. I am committed to learning and growing in the sport, and I am already preparing to compete at the collegiate level. 

That’s why I am here—to explore colleges where I can represent a team in the future. I am excited about the possibility of being part of a collegiate tennis team. My focus is on putting God first, education second, and tennis third.