Meet the Athletes – March 14, 2024

Joseph Rule (left) and Xavier Natividad play for Collin College Tennis, Spring 2024.
Photos by NICK YOUNG/SARA CARPENTER

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

Name: Xavier Natividad
Hometown: Farmers Branch
Plans after graduation: Get a degree
Previous School: Newman Smith High School
Favorite non-tennis sport/athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassar Soccer Club and Portuguese National Team
My biggest inspiration: My family
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: My family
Why I chose Collin College: It was a good choice for me.  

Name: Joseph Rule
Hometown: Anna
Plans after graduation: Become a physical therapist
Previous School: Anna High School
Favorite non-tennis team/athlete: The Rock
No. 1 on my playlist: "Everybody wants to rule the world" by Tears for Fears
My biggest inspiration: My coach because he gives good advice
What keeps me motivated to play at a higher level: It gives me purpose in life.
Why I chose Collin College: Because the players are good.