Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This time, we meet members of the men's and women's tennis teams.

Name: Jhastine Red Ballado
Hometown: Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Plans after graduation: I plan to transfer to a four-year university to get a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Previous school: San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila, Philippines  
Other sports: I love the competition and the philosophy of tennis. Both make me a better person.
Favorite game: Double Twelve Dominoes
Favorite quote: "Progression over Perfection"
Favorite artist: The Weeknd
Accomplishment you are most proud of: Having a 4.0 GPA while finishing Top 10 in the nation for Spring 2022 season
Why did you choose Collin College? Collin College has the best location with affordable education and gives us an access to amazing equipment and facilities. 

Name: Djordje Kurcubic
Hometown:  Belgrade, Serbia
Plans after graduation: I plan to transfer to a university.
Favorite game: FIFA (EA Sports)
Favorite quote: "You can't be afraid to fail. It's the only way you succeed. You're not gonna succeed all the time and I know that."
Accomplishment you are most proud of: I was a semifinalist of the national championship and a two-time regional champion.
Why did you choose Collin College? Because it has great facilities and great tennis players.