“The search for the right college is not easy, but thanks to you, my search is going to be much less stressful.”
Markie W. (Lake Oswego, OR)
“My dad and I talked about how fortunate I was to get to be a part of this event and how I really do feel that it will help me immensely in the college recruiting process. I felt like the event did more than just allow me to show my tennis skills to coaches. It taught me more about the recruiting process in general, it gave me a feel for where I stand at the college level, and it opened me up to many more colleges that I would never have considered without this event. Everything about the event was impeccable and I can’t imagine the amount of work you and your staff must have dedicated to making sure this event ran perfectly. The search for the right college is not easy, but thanks to you and all who assisted you in this event, my search is going to be much less stressful.”
“Your professionalism, integrity and relationships with tennis coaches at elite academic institutions were significant benefits of working with you.”
Mary Clare F. (Great Neck, NY)
Tim, you and your staff were a pleasure to work with. From the day we first met you, Mark, Alexander and I had complete confidence that we were in the best hands. Your professionalism, integrity and relationships with tennis coaches at elite academic institutions were significant benefits of working with you. You were an incredible mentor and counselor for Alexander and me. We would highly recommend DTS with no reservations to anyone.
Most helpful was the relationship you built with Alexander. You were an invaluable mentor, advocate and advisor with respect to key aspects of the tennis recruitment process. You have outstanding skills in interacting and motivating Alexander. After we engaged you, Alexander’s tennis and academic performance improved immediately and continued to do so. You were always available by phone or email whenever Alexander or I had any questions. You were always honest and straightforward even when the answers you provided weren’t necessarily what we wanted to hear. He and I found your showcases to be extremely valuable. As you know, Alexander attended both, and was able to develop important relationships with many coaches and demonstrate his skills and strong character for them. Many coaches attended your showcases and provided Alexander with a stage to perform in front of them. He was able to speak to many coaches and develop relationships with them. Both showcases were very well run.
—Mary Clare F. (Great Neck, NY)
“(The Showcase) was a much better event for her in light of her academic interests, and she has had terrific feedback from schools in which she is interested.”
Laura M. (Marietta, GA)
Wanted to say just how valuable we felt the showcase was. Olivia used to be top 100 on tennis recruiting and her ranking has dropped over the last few years for medical and other reasons and she was not able to raise it in time to qualify for clay courts so she participated in the showcase instead. The irony is that this was a much better event for her in light of her academic interests, and she has had terrific feedback from schools in which she is interested. Thanks so much, and we’ll spread the word in the South about how valuable the event was.
Laura M. (Marietta, GA)
“There is no doubt that your participation was a major contribution both to the outcome and our ability to navigate the last few months without anyone suffering a major break down.”
Tom L. (Teaneck, NJ)
Just wanted to send a note of thanks. The college application process has been quite a journey and your expertise is greatly appreciated. Of course, the fact that Ally got into her first choice completes the experience, but had she not I would maintain that our decision to seek your council was well founded. In my mind, the second and third options were just as inspiring as the first. There is no doubt that your participation was a major contribution both to the outcome and our ability to navigate the last few months without anyone suffering a major break down.
Tom L. (Teaneck, NJ)
“We approached you with a unique situation considering Will has been playing his high school tennis in the UK; and you certainly contributed to his ultimate success.”
Bill T. (London, UK)
I wanted to personally thank you for all your efforts in helping us to fulfill Will’s desire to play tennis at the collegiate level. We approached you with a unique situation considering Will has been playing his high school tennis in the UK; and you certainly contributed to his ultimate success. The exposure experience last summer at Yale was real eye opener for Will, both in terms of what the level of play was amongst the top participants and of his realizing that he could hang with a number of players at that level of play in the end.
Bill T. (London, UK)
“It was wonderful to see him smiling through a process that usually makes kids so anxious.”
Rosemarie J. (Ridgefield, CT)
A HUGE THANK-YOU for everything you did for Greg this past year. You guided all of us through a process that a year ago we had no clue about. We now feel like experts. Due to your input and putting us through the proper steps, Greg had so many options for college tennis. Many more opportunities than we ever thought possible. Going through the process really helped Greg figure out what he wanted from his college academically and from collegiate tennis. He is so happy with his decision and felt great and in control during the whole thing. It was wonderful to see him smiling through a process that usually makes kids so anxious.
Rosemarie J. (Ridgefield, CT)
“With guidance and direction from DTS, we avoided wasting time and energy looking at schools that were not a good fit for her.”
Pamela D. (Boston, MA)
DTS “demystified” the college recruitment process for us. Their knowledge about the college game and familiarity with coaches and teams allowed us to easily identify those schools that were appropriate choices for our daughter in light of her academic interests and her desire to play collegiate tennis. With guidance and direction from DTS, we avoided wasting time and energy looking at schools that were not a good fit for her. In the end, she received several scholarship offers from Division I schools, but decided to attend Yale University. I can honestly say that working with DTS was a pleasure.
Pamela D. (Boston, MA)
“I just wanted you to know that your Showcases were amazingly helpful in Casey’s quest for a college tennis home .”
Marc R. (Manhattan Beach, CA)
I just wanted you to know that your Showcases were amazingly helpful in Casey’s quest for a college tennis home for 2010. We haven’t made any decisions yet, but the opportunities you presented us with were amazing. Many of the coaches there suggested Casey to other friends of theirs at other colleges–and we still hear from interested coaches TODAY!
Marc R. (Manhattan Beach, CA)
“DTS was (by far) the most valuable consulting resource we encountered…”
Michael S. (Rye, NH)
As we all know, the college recruitment/selection process can be very confusing and frustrating for both the student-athlete and his/her parents. After numerous conversations with our family (and taking into account Casey’s desire to play two sports intercollegiately), DTS was able to effectively hone in on schools that were excellent “fits” for Casey and vice-versa. Their integrity, grasp of the process as well as relationships with coaches (who, time and time again, expressed their respect for DTS) provided instant credibility for Casey and simplified the process immensely. DTS was (by far) the most valuable consulting resource we encountered (including Casey’s high school college counselors)!!
Michael S. (Rye, NH)
“It was invaluable to have your perspective and input in what turned into a long and curious process. “
Janice W. (Beverly, MA)
I have to thank you for all your help. Quite honestly, I think without your counsel, I would have lost my mind or made many missteps along the way. It was invaluable to have your perspective and input in what turned into a long and curious process. I am, and will continue, recommending your services to others.
Janice W. (Beverly, MA)
“I simply cannot say enough great things about Tim Donovan’s professionalism and thoughtful ability to successfully guide a young player through the recruiting process.”
Kieran B. (Summit, NJ)
As the father of four USTA junior tennis players who have gone on to play college tennis at Harvard and Middlebury College, I simply cannot say enough great things about Tim Donovan’s professionalism and thoughtful ability to successfully guide a young player through the recruiting process. The DTS College Showcase and Tim’s involvement made a huge difference for our children.
Kieran B. (Summit, NJ)