Get to know your Collin College student athletes in this regular feature. This week, we meet members of the men's tennis team.
Name: Siddharth Desai
Hometown: San Francisco
Plans after graduation: Transfer to an NCAA school for tennis and earn a bachelor's degree
Previous School: Lick-Wilmerding High School
Favorite non-tennis sport/athlete: Steph Curry
No. 1 on my playlist: The Doobie Brothers
My pre-match ritual: I drink caffeine before my match.
My biggest inspiration: Ferris Bueller because he likes to live in the moment and strive for happiness in his life.
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: "No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable." – Socrates
Why I chose Collin College: I loved the competitive spirit the tennis team showed, along with the school's well-known reputation for academics.
Name: Minjae Kim
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Plans after graduation: Be an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) player or a financial manager
Previous School: Seoul High School
Other teams I have played for: Korean League
Favorite non-tennis team/athlete: Heungmin Son, Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea National Soccer Team
No. 1 on my playlist: "Dynamite" by BTS
My biggest inspiration: Novak Djokavic because he never gets tired.
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: Trust in my talent.
Why I chose Collin College: I loved the way Coach Jamie (Nanez) talked to me.