In this article, we tell you more about student-athlete Teun Schukken. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Teun tells more about himself.

Sports: Tennis
Entry semester: Fall 2025

This is Teun Schukken, a dedicated tennis player from the Netherlands. Sports have always played an important role in his life. At the age of five, he started playing tennis while combining it with field hockey. A few years ago, he realized that tennis is the sport where his passion lies. Since then, he has increased his training hours and plays as often as possible to improve himself.

Teun is known as a hard worker with strong mental toughness. He remains calm under pressure, which helps him perform at crucial moments. This is evidenced by his impressive statistics: of the 21 tiebreaks he played, he managed to win 16 of them – a winning percentage of almost 75%. His greatest strength on court is his forehand, with which he manages to maintain control in long rallies and put pressure on his opponents.

In America, Teun wants to continue to develop as both an athlete and a student. He aims to compete at a high level and make a valuable contribution to the success of his team. In addition to his athletic goals, he also has academic ambitions; he wants to challenge himself intellectually and ultimately make a difference in the world.

With his strong work ethic and positive attitude, Teun brings valuable energy to any team. He is determined to continuously improve himself and help his team achieve its goals.

“I am committed to improving myself and helping my team achieve its goals.”

Teun Schukken

Would you like to see more from Teun? Check out the video below where he introduces himself.