Originally from Turin, Italy, first year graduate student Harriet Hamilton knew early in her high school career that she wanted to play in America, but her parents were hesitant and had other ideas.
“When I started the [recruitment] process, I had never been to the U.S. or outside of Europe,” Hamilton said. “I had friends who played tennis in the U.S. and I knew I wanted to do that too.”
The recruitment process in Europe is much different than in the U.S. Instead of a coach contacting a high school, European players have agents and agencies who help them get signed.