Daniela Farfan ’22 MS ’23
WHY BARRY? I knew Assistant Coach Fernanda Alves from playing professionally. I also knew that Barry was number one in NCAA Division II for several years. I was looking for a university in Florida with a good academic program and a good athletic program.
WHAT WAS TRAINING LIKE AT BARRY? College tennis training was less exigent than what I was used because I was playing professional tournaments. But add three hours of training to other responsibilities, and it’s intense.
TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEAM? Tennis is an individual sport, but we all push for the same goal together, and we support each other when we compete.
WHAT MAKES YOU MOST PROUD OF YOUR COLLEGE TENNIS CAREER? Our three National Championships—and no school losses since 2019. I am proud of holding the Barry record in singles matches won with 56 wins in season and only one loss. I am also proud of being the nation’s number one doubles couple with my partner Kim Moosbacher in 2022.
ADVICE TO CURRENT AND FUTURE BARRY TENNIS PLAYERS? Enjoy every moment and keep fighting together to become better. The results are not as important as the journey.