Meet the Athletes – March 7, 2024

Guy Dagan and Lilly Wall, Collin College Tennis, Spring 2024
Photos by NICK YOUNG

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.