In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Johann Sanzema. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Johann tells more about himself.
Sports: Tennis
Entry semester: Fall 2026
This is Johann Sanzema, a 16-year-old tennis player from the small town of Elburg, where he lives with his parents and younger sister. Johann started playing tennis when he was six years old, after his father took him to the tennis court. Actually, his father hoped Johann would play basketball, but his coach at the time thought he was too young and small. Therefore, his father took him to his second favorite sport: tennis. What began as an alternative soon grew into Johann’s greatest passion.
In addition to tennis, Johann played other sports – from soccer to kickboxing and taekwondo. Yet tennis remained his great love. He is known for his cheerful energy and his drive to continuously improve. Johann is highly coachable and always open to feedback, something that makes him strong as an athlete and as a teammate. His team describes him as a serious athlete who at the same time always brings a smile and positive atmosphere.
What makes Johann unique as a player is his speed and agility. He can literally reach every corner of the court. He also possesses a powerful forehand with lots of spin and a solid backhand. Mentally, he is strong and focused, with a fighter’s mentality on the court. Currently, he is working hard to improve his serve to make his game even more complete.
His dream? To become the best version of himself in America – as a tennis player and as a human being. He wants to play as many matches as possible, grow as an athlete and develop within a study he is truly passionate about. Future plans he has not yet mapped out in detail – after all, he is only 16 years old – but he is sure he wants to make the most of this experience.
What Johann brings to America? An energetic and motivated player, a coachable person with a strong work mentality, but also someone who knows how to motivate others. Someone who is serious about his sport, but always brings positivity and team spirit.
“I always want to get better at everything I do – on and off the court.”
Want to get to know Johann better? Check out the video below where he introduces himself!
