In this article, we introduce you to student-athlete Tijmen Huisman. Tijmen is an enthusiastic and driven tennis player who aims to start at an American university in the Fall of 2025. Below, you can read more about his athletic background, goals, and unique personality.
Sport: Men’s Tennis
Entry Semester: Fall 2025
Tijmen Huisman is 17 years old and lives in the Netherlands with his parents, brother, and sister. He started playing soccer at a young age but decided to fully commit to tennis when he was eight years old. Since then, tennis has been his greatest passion. He trains three times a week and plays competitive matches both in the spring and autumn. Additionally, he regularly participates in tournaments. He finds tennis to be a challenging and intense sport, which he appreciates for the individual responsibility it requires. As a sports enthusiast, Tijmen enjoys other sports as well, but tennis remains his top priority.
Tijmen is a calm, social, and friendly young man. He is known for his perseverance and hard work. A great example of this is how he balances his long school days with preparing for his upcoming journey as a college tennis player.
As an athlete, Tijmen is always well-prepared and understands the importance of team spirit. He encourages his teammates and offers support or advice when needed. This makes him a valuable addition to any team.
Tijmen wants to take his tennis skills to the next level in the U.S. while also improving his English language abilities. He is excited to make new friends and experience the best time of his life.
In addition to his athletic ambitions, Tijmen also has a clear future plan. He wants to start his own business in the future and expects to learn a lot about business in the U.S. He hopes to use this knowledge to achieve his goals.
Tijmen brings not only talent and drive but also a positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset. He looks forward to further developing himself both as an athlete and as a person, and he will undoubtedly be a valuable addition to any college team.
”I want to perform the best I can”
Tijmen Huisman
Would you like to see more of Tijmen? Watch the video below where he introduces himself.
