Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's and women's tennis teams.
Name: Guy Dagan
Hometown: Beit Kama, Israel
Plans after graduation: Get my Master of Business Administration
Previous School: Northern Illinois University
Favorite non-tennis sport: Soccer
No. 1 on my playlist: "Woah" by Lil Baby
My pre-game ritual: None
My biggest inspiration: My family back home because of what is happening in Israel
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: My family and teammates
Why I chose Collin College: The coaches, facility, and people creating something special here
Name: Lilly Wall
Hometown: Farmersville
Plans after graduation: I plan to go to a four-year college and play tennis.
Previous School: The University of Texas at Austin High School
Other teams I have played for: TAG Tennis in Melissa
Favorite non-tennis team/athlete: The Dallas Cowboys
No. 1 on my playlist: "Eventually" by Tame Impala
My pre-game ritual: Listen to music while I warm up. Pray to God.
My biggest inspiration: Daria Saville – over the course of her tennis career, she has torn her ACL twice and has come back both times stronger than before.
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: I'm always pushing myself to be a better version of myself on and off the court. Having tennis pushes me to go for bigger goals.
Why I chose Collin College: I wanted to go to Collin because I needed someplace where I can develop my game as well as my character. I also don't know exactly what I want to do in the future.