EPISODE · Apr 19, 2023 · 59 MIN
Kellen Damico, legendary junior tennis player, reveals the power of trust in big moments. Result: Junior Wimbledon Doubles Champion and lifelong friendship
from The BTB Project Podcast · host Kollman Gearhart
Episode #13 On today's episode, I interview the great Kellen Damico, we talk through his junior tennis career and important lessons learned along the way. His story will inspire you and encourage you to go after anything you want in life. Here is a list of what we discussed on the Podcast: UT Playing experience Growing up as a kid High School Tennis Academy training with John and Andy Roddick Friendships made and bonds with doubles partners Wimbledon Doubles Junior Title Kellens Legacy and how he wants to pay it forward Kellen is the holder of one of the most impressive junior tennis resumes in Colorado history, Kellen captured the 2006 Wimbledon Junior Championship boys’ doubles title (Nate Schnugg), and was a finalist that same year at the Australian Open Junior Championships (Schnugg). In 2007, he advanced to the French Open Junior boys’ singles semifinals and was also a finalist in doubles (Jonathan Eysseric). Kellen competed in the main draw in men’s doubles at the US Open in 2006 and 2007. In 2007, he captured the boys’ doubles title (Schnugg) at the USTA Boys’ 18 National Championships in Kalamazoo, MI. In ITF world rankings, Kellen reached a ranking high of No. 1 in doubles and No. 5 in singles during his junior career. At the University of Texas, Kellen was a 2008 doubles All-American and named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team (No. 1 doubles w/ Ed Corrie). In 2010, he won the Big 12 Championship crown at No. 2 doubles (Ed Corrie). At the University of Texas: 2008 ITA All-American (doubles) 2010 Big 12 champion, No. 2 doubles (with Ed Corrie) 2008 NCAA All-Tournament Team (No. 1 doubles with Ed Corrie) 2008 All-Big 12 (singles and doubles) Record Singles: 73-39 Doubles: 69-28 Dual-Match Singles: 48-27 Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame 2017
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