Mia Ramin Steenkamp '26 Recruiting Profile

I have been playing tennis since the age of 8 in Israel. When I was 10 we moved to South Africa and the first thing I did was join the Sinnet International Tennis Academy in Cape Town, an academy run by Coach Stephan De Cock. I have been training there for the past six years. Dring this time I have been competing regularly and consistently in the TSA (Tennis South Africa) tournaments at all levels - from the local and regional tournaments to the Nationals held once a year. I also play for the Western Province team an number 1 on the team. I am a very valuable member of a tennis team both because of my tennis skills and my character. I get along well with my tennis team mates and truly value the support a player gives and receives in a team. 

My progress over the years has has been consistent and continuous. I think my tennis has developed a lot this past year! I accomplished this by focusing on strategy and developinmg my game with my coach, setting clear goals for myself, and using what I learn in my tennis matches. Over time I was able to raise my singles UTR to almost a 7 this year and I gained experience by playing deep into tournaments. I am getting closer and closer and I am playing smarter and better against tough opponents and I hope that if I continue to work diligently as well as keep a strong mind set I will be able to improve my results in the near future. In this journey I have never neglected my academics and have always been in the top of my class. I especially excel in the STEM subjects, and have received academic awards for those in all my high school years so far. I know how to manage my time well and have been successful in remaining in the top both at school and in tennis.