Brianne Abrahamson '17 Recruiting Profile

    Tennis has been a major part of who I am since I was strong enough to pick up a racket. I have boxes of awards that show my success as a player, but those awards do not show the effect tennis has had on me as an individual. On the tennis court, I developed a sense of drive and motivation that has helped me overcome injuries, nerves, and setbacks to better myself as a player. Off the court, I see that drive, focus, and mental toughness work itself into my schoolwork, my job, and all of my extracurricular activities. Being a student athlete has taught me how to manage my time and be productive, allowing me to juggle my 'never less than insanely hectic' lifestyle. I have been able to maintain a high GPA and score a high SAT score while balancing my work, social life, clubs, and outside volunteer programs. While tennis didn't have an impact on my decision of the major I plan to pursue, it did give me the drive to pursue a program that is allowing me to dive head first into my career. 

    My goal for myself and my career is to go to the best school possible for nursing, where I will later get my masters degree and specialize my field. My specific field of nursing will be in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Since nursing will take up a lot of my time, I do hope to maintain some semblance of a social life, whether it be through volunteer clubs or even just becoming very close with my friends on the team. While social and athletic life will be very important to me, in the long run, all decisions that I make will be to benefit myself academically. My top priority in college will actually be the academics, not sports or my social life. 

    What makes me standout from other recruits is my drive and dedication to my studies and athletics, as well as my pursuit of becoming the best person individually that I can be. My drive is unlimited, and I will always push myself to do 'one more', whether it be one more hour of practice, one more hour of studying, or even just spending one more hour to help someone in need.  My drive is unlike most peoples' of my age, because it stems from circumstances other than a coach pressuring you to do your best. On May 31st, 2016 I lost a long-time childhood friend to a car crash. The way we all plan to uphold his legacy is to live by his motto of doing 'one more' to better yourself and help those around you. I try to embody the person that he was, and every time that I look down at the bracelet on my wrist with his initials on it, I am reminded to never let my drive or kindness waiver.

    While my drive will not waiver, neither will my compassion to future teammates, or anyone I run across throughout my time here. I am always looking for an opportunity to better myself as a teammate, friend, sibling, and child. I have seen how quickly circumstances change, and things are taken away and I know that you are never promised another day with someone in your life. I do everything in my power to be a compassionate teammate and friend, always trying to uplift their spirits.

    My ambition, academic accomplishments, and moral values are what I truly believe set me apart from those around me. As a player and student, I will never stop trying to better myself no matter what stage of my life I am in. I promise to be a hard-working, coachable, and kind player, and I plan to put those qualities in play off the court as well. I will do everything in my power to thrive as a student, athlete, and person.