EP040 - The Truth About College Tennis: Recruitment, Scholarships & Pro Pathways - Matt Langley
Description
🎙️ Matt shares insider knowledge on:
✅ How to secure a college scholarship (UTR, academics & competition)
✅ The recruitment process & finding the right college fit
✅ Why college can be a fast-track to professional tennis
✅ The coaching & competition experience at NCAA level
✅ Success stories & how players transition from college to pro
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Matt’s Journey & College Experience
0:00 - Intro & Matt’s background in college tennis and coaching
2:48 - Growing up in Adelaide & junior tennis experience
6:43 - Mental toughness, competition exposure & choosing the college path
11:43 - College tennis at Middle Tennessee: Training, development & key lessons
15:09 - Finding the right college fit & what players should consider
18:49 - College tennis culture, competition & mental toughness
26:18 - Transitioning from college to professional tournaments
32:43 - Matt’s transition from player to coach & first coaching experiences
42:44 - What college coaches look for when recruiting players
49:49 - How to secure a scholarship & navigate the recruitment process
58:50 - The financial reality of turning pro vs going to college
1:05:56 - How to communicate with college coaches & stand out
1:12:39 - Final thoughts & why college tennis is a game-changer
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