Athletes in Motion: Tennis
Jake DeVries on controlling the point
IN THIS FIVE-PART SERIES, TOP BU ATHLETES TALK ABOUT HOW THEY DO WHAT THEY DO BEST. In part four, BU tennis player Jake DeVries talks about the small steps you take to get the ball and the importance of keeping your eye on the ball as long as possible.
Tennis: Jake DeVries (COM’17)
Years invested: 11
Commitment: 20 hours a week
Laurels: Gold medal in doubles as junior player, 2009 USTA Spring National Open; silver in doubles, 2012 USTA Fall National Open; named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll, 2014 and 2015; named an ITA Scholar Athlete, 2015
Goals: Help teammates win the Patriot League title and be the first team in BU men’s tennis history to compete in NCAA championships
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