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Sydney DeNardo was a Fall 2021 2aDays Intern. She recently graduated from Monmouth University with a Business Marketing degree and is back at Monmouth for her MBA in International Business, set to graduate in the Spring of 2022. She has played women’s tennis all four years and has eligibility from Covid-19 to play in her 5th year. When she is not playing tennis or studying, she loves to hang out with her friends and go to Monmouth beach. Sydney can be found on Instagram @sydneydenardo, Twitter @sydneydenardo, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Sydney DeNardo was a Fall 2021 2aDays Intern. She recently graduated from Monmouth University with a Business Marketing degree and is back at Monmouth for her MBA in International Business, set to graduate in the Spring of 2022. She has played women’s tennis all four years and has eligibility from Covid-19 to play in her 5th year. When she is not playing tennis or studying, she loves to hang out with her friends and go to Monmouth beach. Sydney can be found on Instagram @sydneydenardo, Twitter @sydneydenardo, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Max Benaim, Tennis Pro
Monmouth University Grad
Max Benaim, Tennis Pro

By Sydney DeNardo|December 17, 2021

Max Benaim graduated from Monmouth University with an undergraduate degree in International Business in 2020, and later received his MBA at Monmouth University in the Summer of 2021. Benaim is...

Golfers’ Gift Guide: 10 Last-Minute Christmas Presents
Golfing Gifts
Golfers’ Gift Guide: 10 Last-Minute Christmas Presents

By Sydney DeNardo|December 15, 2021

With the Holidays approaching and Black Friday right around the corner, there are a couple items that should be on your golf wishlist. College golfers are always needing new equipment/accessories...

How I Went from Mid-JV to Varsity #1 on My High School Tennis Team
Inspired
How I Went from Mid-JV to Varsity #1 on My High School Tennis Team

By Sydney DeNardo|December 15, 2021

My freshman year of high school, my best friend and I decided to try out for the tennis team together. She played tennis, and I had been training a little...

10 Last-Minute Gifts to Get A Tennis Player
Tennis Gifts
10 Last-Minute Gifts to Get A Tennis Player

By Sydney DeNardo|December 14, 2021

The holidays are coming up, and there are some items that you have to have on your Christmas list if you're a tennis player.  If you're shopping for the tennis...

Red Lights, Green Lights of Recruiting
Recruiting Advice
Red Lights, Green Lights of Recruiting

By Sydney DeNardo|December 13, 2021

Getting recruited is a very exciting experience. As with most exciting opportunities, there are a couple things to know before starting the process. We will be discussing the red lights...

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Why You Should Do Community Service as a Team
Team Bonding
Why You Should Do Community Service as a Team

By Sydney DeNardo|December 10, 2021

Community service is not only good for the community and environment, but also teaches great personal and team skills. As a team, doing community service teaches teamwork and putting others...

4 Red Flags to Look Out for on Official Visits
Campus Visits
4 Red Flags to Look Out for on Official Visits

By Sydney DeNardo|December 6, 2021

Official Visits are the time to feel out a school, team, program, and coaching staff. There are a couple things you want to see when visiting schools you want to...

Oregon Tech Soccer Player, Kyle Sanchez, and the Season of Breaking Records
Oregon Tech Soccer
Oregon Tech Soccer Player, Kyle Sanchez, and the Season of Breaking Records

By Sydney DeNardo|December 2, 2021

**Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more. We did a written interview with Kyle Sanchez, center back for the Oregon Tech soccer...

4 Tips to Prevent Athlete Burnout
Self-Care
4 Tips to Prevent Athlete Burnout

By Sydney DeNardo|November 23, 2021

One of the hardest things about being an athlete is realizing you don't enjoy your sport anymore. Pressure sets in, losses happen, repetitiveness gets tiring, and you can get physically...

Recruiting Horror Stories™: From Sitting Out at Home to Sitting Out at School
International Students
Recruiting Horror Stories™: From Sitting Out at Home to Sitting Out at School

By Sydney DeNardo|November 9, 2021

**Recruiting Horror Stories™ are posted every Tuesday to provide athletes' first-hand experiences of what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Lenien Jamir is a Division I Tennis player in...

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6 Tips to Relax in the Heat of the Moment
Stress Relief
6 Tips to Relax in the Heat of the Moment

By Sydney DeNardo|November 8, 2021

In the heat of the moment, it can be hard for athletes to relax. Voices start taking over and it is easy to get really frustrated. Here are some tips...

Oregon Tech Men’s Soccer Seniors and Their Climb to the Top
How to Win
Oregon Tech Men’s Soccer Seniors and Their Climb to the Top

By Sydney DeNardo|October 28, 2021

**Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more.   The Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) men's soccer team is having the best...

Athletes: 6 Tips to Get Out of Your Head
Focus
Athletes: 6 Tips to Get Out of Your Head

By Sydney DeNardo|October 22, 2021

As an athlete, there are many thoughts going through your mind, and they aren't always positive. These voices can come from expectations, pressure, anxiety, fears, frustration, and defeat. You cannot...

How My Team Made Senior Day Special
Feel-Good
How My Team Made Senior Day Special

By Sydney DeNardo|October 19, 2021

When I was a freshman, I did not have any seniors on my team. My sophomore year, I had made so many memories over the two years with my team...

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