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Men's Tennis
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Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Owl Letters - Ricardo Gonzalez
5/13/2020 1:00:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Collegiate athletics came to a halt in mid-March. With social distancing, remote work schedules and the inability to gather to cheer on our favorite teams, came a void. The void of seeing our favorite teams compete; the void of watching our favorite student-athletes grow and improve.
Florida Atlantic athletics recognizes that void and has seized the opportunity by providing an opportunity for fans to get to know the FAU athletes and coaches in a series called "Owl Letters." It is just one of the #WinningInParadise series that FAUSports.com will bring to you, our loyal fans.
Dear Tennis,
You have been around me since the day I was born. My whole family plays tennis: my two sisters, my mom, my dad, my wife whom I met through you, and now both my daughters. I am so grateful for the opportunity to play this incredible sport and to share it with the people whom I love the most.
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I have traveled the world and have met many different people through my journey because of you. You have taught me to be strong, disciplined, and independent. You have taught me to deal with adversity and always keep moving forward. You have helped me become a better problem solver. You have taught me to fight 'til the end. You have taught me a whole lot about composure and keeping focus at all times. You have taught me that nothing comes easy and that everything that you want, you have to earn it. You have taught me to set goals and that in order to achieve them, you have to work hard through the process.
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I am so blessed that now I get the opportunity to coach and mentor students. Coaching at Florida Atlantic University is a dream come true and I am humbled for everything that tennis has given. I am forever grateful!
Ricardo
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Alex Smolka - April 10, 2020
Rosa Barnak - April 13, 2020
Alice McCall - April 15, 2020
Bobby Morgensen - April 17, 2020
Kelsey Witkay - April 20, 2020
John McCormack - April 22, 2020
Amanda Leslie -  April 24, 2020
Wilfredo Alvarez - April 27, 2020
Ryan Jamison - April 29, 2020
Arielle Keating - May 1, 2020
Sami Williams - May 4, 2020
Capri Grotowski - May 6, 2020
Erica Brok - May 8, 2020
May Kimhi - May 11, 2020
Ricardo Gonzalez - May 13, 2020
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Florida Atlantic athletics recognizes that void and has seized the opportunity by providing an opportunity for fans to get to know the FAU athletes and coaches in a series called "Owl Letters." It is just one of the #WinningInParadise series that FAUSports.com will bring to you, our loyal fans.
Dear Tennis,
You have been around me since the day I was born. My whole family plays tennis: my two sisters, my mom, my dad, my wife whom I met through you, and now both my daughters. I am so grateful for the opportunity to play this incredible sport and to share it with the people whom I love the most.
Â
I have traveled the world and have met many different people through my journey because of you. You have taught me to be strong, disciplined, and independent. You have taught me to deal with adversity and always keep moving forward. You have helped me become a better problem solver. You have taught me to fight 'til the end. You have taught me a whole lot about composure and keeping focus at all times. You have taught me that nothing comes easy and that everything that you want, you have to earn it. You have taught me to set goals and that in order to achieve them, you have to work hard through the process.
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I am so blessed that now I get the opportunity to coach and mentor students. Coaching at Florida Atlantic University is a dream come true and I am humbled for everything that tennis has given. I am forever grateful!
Ricardo
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PREVIOUS LETTERS
Jolie Duffner - April 8, 2020Alex Smolka - April 10, 2020
Rosa Barnak - April 13, 2020
Alice McCall - April 15, 2020
Bobby Morgensen - April 17, 2020
Kelsey Witkay - April 20, 2020
John McCormack - April 22, 2020
Amanda Leslie -  April 24, 2020
Wilfredo Alvarez - April 27, 2020
Ryan Jamison - April 29, 2020
Arielle Keating - May 1, 2020
Sami Williams - May 4, 2020
Capri Grotowski - May 6, 2020
Erica Brok - May 8, 2020
May Kimhi - May 11, 2020
Ricardo Gonzalez - May 13, 2020
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