Webinar Recap Ivy League Insights with Cornell University’s Silviu Tanasoiu

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“It takes a very special person, you have to be a certain type of athlete with the ability to develop and improve and be very passionate about your sport. You need a deep appreciation for academics, and we’re interested in the players values and character.”


 “Being in an Ivy League institution you’re surrounded by some of the brightest minds of your generation and some of the strongest most powerful alumni network when it comes to the jobs market and opportunities in the future.”


A glimpse into one of the fascinating insights from our recent webinar with Cornell University’s Head Coach for Men’s Tennis, Silviu Tanasoiu, where we covered the following themes in a discussion with our Director for Olympic Sports, Laura Kerr ...

 

  • Background prior to Cornell, your own collegiate tennis career and some of your earlier roles
  • The value of an Ivy League education
  • The keys to a successful tennis program at Cornell
  • What makes a good recruit?
  • Recruitment timescales
  • Assisted admissions
  • Support for student-athletes
  • Roster size
  • Managing the academic demands alongside playing tennis
  • Setting goals for the season
  • Advice for potential recruits
  • The long term career benefits of studying at an Ivy League institution 

You can find out more about the tennis program at Cornell University by clicking here.

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