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Sydney Taylor '25 Recruiting Profile
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forehand rallyPersonal Statement
Hi, my name is Sydney Taylor, and I first picked up a racket at the age of 5. As a child, it has always been my dream to excel in the tennis world and achieve great things. Whenever I can, I volunteer to help children with special needs learn tennis, and I also work as a tennis coach to teach young kids the sport. Currently, I play for Cornerstone Charter Academy, and this past season we maintained an undefeated record of (15-0) until States. I devote at least 4 out of 7 days a week to practice and consistently participate in tournaments to further immerse myself in the sport and refine my skills.
What sets me apart is my resilience. In high-pressure situations, such as a close tie-breaker or a long match, I refuse to let the fear of losing overshadow my performance. I am always willing to put in the hard work and go the extra mile to improve exponentially. Additionally, I always maintain a positive attitude, regardless of whether I am playing at my best or if the match results don't go as planned. I firmly believe that the outcome of a game should not dictate my future mood or mindset.
While I am a dedicated athlete, I prioritize my academic pursuits and currently hold a 5.1 weighted GPA. Tennis holds immense significance in my life, and the opportunity to be a part of any program and further expand my journey means everything to me.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- 2023 Varsity Team
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- David Sowers
Events
- Camp/Event
- Level 6: October Junior Classic
- 10/14/23 to 10/15/23
- First tournament after turning 17. I was happy to pull out the win as the champion. I feel like I did a great job at going for the winner instead of staying reserved within the point, which is something I've consistently been working on.
- Camp/Event
- Level 5 Open: 2023 ATA National Junior Championship
- 7/26/23 to 2/28/24
- I ended up as a finalist in the main draw, was close to winning but not upset with the outcome, played well, and trained hard for the event. I met Lindsay Davenport while I was there, and she congratulated me on being a finalist. Overall, it was a very cool experience.
- Camp/Event
- IMG Academy
- 12/27/22 to 12/30/22
- I was blessed to stay for three days where there wasn't only physical training but mental training as well. I was able to connect with others in the sport and not only improve my skills but also get advice from highly skilled coaches.
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High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. English 1 & 2 Honors Geometry Honors World History Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Student Leadership Honors Algebra 2 HonorsAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. AP Psychology AP Biology AP Computer Science PrinciplesRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honors Society, Consistent Straight A Honor Roll Achiever, Academic Excellence Award, Scholar Athlete Award Recipient, and Champion of the Academic State Team Championship with the highest team GPA.
- ActivitiesVarsity Tennis (since 6th grade), Black Student Union Founder and President of CCA, SGA Historian, Dedicated HOSA Member, NHS Member, Tennis coach to aspiring younger players, Devoted 52 hours to assisting the special needs in tennis.