We're excited to see Freddy do really well in his College career.  With a big tennis dream, a great coach in Tom Hand at UNC Asheville, and an amazing team of supporters back home in Ireland, we're looking forward to see just how well.

Like every person starting out at university after finishing school, there are changes to go through.  We asked Freddy how he was getting on just one month in to his new life in North Carolina.

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"The tennis in college is different from what I was used to before.  It's really team-oriented, and we spend a lot of time working as a group, getting everyone better every day.  There is a big emphasis on doubles and coming to the net which is new for me, so I'm learning every day.  Travelling to tournaments as a team is a great way to make friends and form connections with my teammates."

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"The schedule as a student-athlete is pretty busy, honestly busier than I had expected.  We practice as a team 5 times per week for 2.5 hours, plus we have the option to train on our own.  We have gym twice per week at 6:45am and after practice on Saturday.  Nearly all the rest of my time is taken up with classes, homework and eating.  Sunday is our day to relax, do some studying, and hang out with friends."

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"I think I've settled in pretty well.  Asheville is a very nice place with plenty to do.  The university campus isn't very big so it's not overwhelming.  Finding my classes on time has been pretty easy.  The guys on the tennis team have been super-welcoming, and with quite a few international students they've been able to give me plenty of pointers and understand how I feel moving from Ireland to the USA.  My favourite thing so far about college has been meeting lots of new people and making friends with people from all over the world!"

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