Roundup
Welcome to Signing Day
by TennisRecruiting.net, 13 November 2024
| Share: |  |
|  | |
|
|
Signing Week is in full swing as high school seniors begin signing financial aid agreements with Division I and Division II colleges. Over the past few months, we’ve been closely following verbal commitments from both boys and girls, and now we’re turning our spotlight to the Class of 2025.
In today’s National Roundup, we hear directly from recruits across the country who are set to make their commitments official during this signing period. We asked them about the schools they've chosen and the factors that shaped their decisions.
Join us as we take a quick trip around the nation, showcasing these verbal commitments. The recruits had plenty of interesting - and occasionally unexpected - insights to share.
Athlete Profiles
Sasha Dimitrov (Alpharetta, Ga.) to Furman
5-star athlete Sasha Dimitrov has showcased her talent on some of the most prestigious stages in U.S. junior tennis. Training at the Georgia Tennis Academy, Dimitrov competed in the USTA Winter, Spring, Clay Court, and Hard Court Nationals throughout 2024 - achieving nine singles victories against tough opponents. The 5’10” senior carefully weighed offers from several highly-regarded programs before committing to Furman University.
TRN: Congratulations on your commitment to Furman! What stood out from other schools you considered?
5-Star senior Sasha Dimitrov is heading to Furman
© Contributed Photo
Dimitrov: For starters, Furman is a great school. They have amazing academics with smaller class sizes that allow for more one on one time with professors. Also, the campus is beautiful and spread out, so you don’t realize you are at a smaller school.
TRN: What about the coaching staff?
Dimitrov: The team and coaches are amazing! Coach Michelle [Dasso] and Coach Grant [Esposito] are always looking for ways to improve all of the girls’ games, and the team connects super well on and off the court.
TRN: It sounds like you got a chance to meet the team. What do you like most about them?
Dimitrov: I did meet the girls on the team, and all of them were amazing! However, when I join in the fall the team will be almost brand new, but I’m so excited for our new team to connect. I’m thrilled to see what we can accomplish and how we can represent Furman women’s tennis!
TRN: Do you have goals for your freshman year as a Paladin?
Dimitrov: I want to help our team win the Southern Conference - which would earn us a spot in the NCAA tournament. I would also love to qualify to play singles and doubles in the NCAA individual tournament.
Andrew Vincler (Rochester, Mich.) to Ferris State
4-star senior Andrew Vincler has built an impressive track record in both high school and USTA tennis. In his final season, Vincler achieved a standout 28-2 record while playing No. 1 singles for Stoney Creek High School and advanced to the semifinals of the Michigan state tournament. His contributions were instrumental in USTA Southeast Michigan’s succes at the Midwest Team Cup, where he won all 5 of his matches. This fall, the 5’11” right-hander is set to take his talents to Ferris State University, where he’ll continue to showcase his competitive edge.
TRN: Congratulations on your commitment! What most impressed you about Ferris State?
4-Star senior Andrew Vincler commits to Ferris State
© Contributed Photo
Vincler: I believe Ferris State is an ideal fit for me, and I have an amazing relationship with [Coach Mark Doren]. He watched me play in the Michigan high school state finals as well as a previous USTA tournament - both in Grand Rapids. We text a lot, and he always followed through with everything.
TRN: What are your thoughts on the school?
Vincler: Ferris State fits me perfectly both for tennis and academically. The tennis program is great - their training schedule and facilities were awesome. The business school is in the middle of campus, and I can see myself easily getting from school to training and practice.
TRN: How was your visit to Ferris State?
Vincler: I took an official visit. All of the guys on the team were at practice then had lunch with me and my dad. They seemed like a tight group. The food courts on campus are awesome. I was very impressed with the level of practices as well as the intensity from all of the guys on the team. Their spring break trip to Florida sounds cool as well.
TRN: It sounds like you are excited about your future teammates.
Vincler: They work hard on the court but are hilarious off it - and at times on the court as well. (Laughs) I appreciated how at home I felt both on and off the court with them.
TRN: Do you have any goals for your first year as a Bulldog? Or anything else you want us to know?
Vincler: My goal is to be in the lineup and contribute to a championship season. I am grateful to my family, coaches - and also the teachers and my high school coaches at Stoney Creek. It was a great journey, but the journey is not over and I am looking forward to the next chapter at Ferris State.
