Andi Marie Billingsley '21 Recruiting Profile

My goal for college is to attend a school with a strong biology program and to play tennis at the collegiate level.   I have played varsity tennis, soccer and cross country and have been all-conference and have advanced to regionals in both tennis and cross country for the past two years.  This year, my partner and I won our tennis doubles title at the Yadkin Valley Conference tournament and advanced to the second level at our regionals in Elkin, NC.  I love running, and I feel this has kept me focused and in shape for the sometimes rigorous tennis matches I have played.   Tennis is my favorite sport, and I feel I would be a great asset.   I realize playing a college sport is very demanding on one's time as I have seen with my brothers.   Besides three sports this year I am also in two clubs (an officer in both), and  I feel being involved with meetings and training keeps me better disciplined.  I have seen from my brothers that some have had to leave a sport in college due to the rigors of academics.  Presently, I am in the top five of my class.  I feel I have great drive and focus.  Of course, I love to win, but I do not give up and am determined to do my very best always.   I am very approachable and sincere and although I may seem reserved, I like to see the humor in things.  I feel I would be a great teammate as well as I like to buoy others up, especially after a tough match.