Hello Coaches,
I am a multisport athlete. I have an active NCSA account for softball as well as this account for tennis. I have always been an active, smart person and absolutely love competition. I was chosen for the tennis team in my Freshman year of high school, from a group of girls that have been playing for a lot longer, but I had just picked up a racquet for the first time. I felt that was a win in itself!! I enjoy playing doubles as I am a great communicator, so teamwork comes natural for me. I can also hold my own playing singles, and enjoy this as well. I have great speed, I was on the track team and did well with running both the mile and sprints. I decided to use my speed for tennis and softball instead of track.
I was adopted from Guatemala when I was only 6 months old. I have strong determination and the will to succeed. I am a petite person, standing at only 4'11" with shoes on but I feel that gives me even more determination. I get the job done and I have been told that people love watching me perform. I also played basketball, at my short stature, and would surprise everyone when I would grab a dribbled ball and take off down the gym floor. The heart of a lion, speed of a cougar and as sly as a fox!
I was told by my tennis coach, that I am the nicest tennis player he ever knew. I go into the matches not knowing my opponents and come out smiling and talking. Making lifelong friends is an added bonus of playing sports. I am planning a future in nursing, eventually becoming a nurse anesthetist or aviation for my love of flying. I am taking honors and AP classes and excelling. Give me a chance and you won't be disappointed.
**You can view some brief skill videos on You Tube, search "Joanna Cullen - tennis". I will get them uploaded officially to my account soon.
Thank you!
Joanna Cullen class of 2022