Samuel Black
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About Athlete
My objective is to combine my academic studies and sporting talent. I have the experience and motivation to work hard in both required attributes in order to leave an impact on the college team I represent. I am fully invested in giving my all to the college that includes me. My work ethic and team camaraderie will ensure this.
GPA
South African IEB (Independent Examination Board)
GPA – 3.0
Mathematics: 67%
English: 63%
Economics: 72%
Geography: 74%
Life Sciences: 66%
Life Orientation: 74%
SAT Total Score
TOEFL Total Score
Teams
2021
Hilton College 1st Team
2020
KZN Provincial (State) Schools Team
Hilton College 1st Team
2019
Attended John Newcombe’s Tennis Academy - Texas
KZN Provincial (State) Schools Team
Hilton College 1st Team
2018
Attended BTT Tennis Academy - Spain
KZN Provincial (State) Schools Team
Hilton College 1st Team
2017
KZN Provincial (State) Schools Team
Hilton College 1st Team
2016
Mpumalanga Provincial (State) Junior Schools Team
Championships
2021
- GROWTHPOINT KZN Super 8 Qualifiers (Men Singles) - Finalist
2019
- KZN Wilson Mini (Boys U/18 Singles) - Champion
- GROWTHPOINT Junior Nationals (Boys U/18 Singles) – 9th
2018
- Mpumalanga Grand Prix (Boys U/16 Singles) – 9th
- Mpumalanga Grand Prix (Boys U/16 Doubles) – Quarter Finalist
2017
- Mpumalanga Grand Prix (Boys U/16 Singles) – 10th
- KZN Umgungungdlovu Open (Boys U/16 Singles) – 5th
- KZN Umgungungdlovu Open (Boys U/16 Doubles) – Semi-Finalist
Additional sporting info
FIELD HOCKEY
I love team sports and I’m a keen hockey player. I represented the Hilton College 1st XI hockey team during my junior and senior years at high school.
Personal Best
Awards, press
2021
Colours Award For Tennis
Hilton Singles Champion
Hilton Doubles Champion
2020
Hilton Singles Champion
Hilton Doubles Champion
2019
Hilton Singles Champion
Hilton Doubles Champion
2017
Tennis Merit Award For Most Promising Junior Player
UTR: 7
Fastest Serve: 115 MPH
Provincial (State) Ranking: # 4
National Ranking (Men Singles): #1740 out of 2912
What makes you different?
We are all unique and that is what makes every one of us interesting. I think that having had a dad who was a pro tennis player has given me an insight into what kind of dedication and discipline is needed in order to excel. I am ready for this and am prepared to work incredibly hard to achieve it. I believe my determination and work ethic makes me unique.
Why do you want to compete in college?
I have been at a boarding school since I was 13 and so have not had the exposure to competitive tennis that I would have wanted to. The US and its collegiate system is the most varied and competitive in the world. To be a part of this incredible institution and to be able to compete within it, would be a dream come true.
College Goals?
I really would like to play in the NCAA’s. I would like to work my way up the rankings and show what I am capable of. I would really like to combine this with some kind of entrepreneurial degree which would set me in stead for life.
Education
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