Get to know your Poet.....

Q. At what age did you begin playing tennis?

A: I began playing tennis at the age of 9.

Q. What is your favorite movie (s)?

A: --

Q. What is your favorite quote?

A: "All for one and one for all"

Q. What is your favorite food (s)?

A: Japanese Food

Q. What is your favorite type of music/band?

A: J-Pop

Q. Why did you choose Whittier College?

A: I chose Whittier College because of it's great location in Southern California

Q. What part of Whittier College tennis do you like the most?

A: The cameraderie between teammates and the work and drive each person shows on the court to get better

Q.Who is your favorite sports hero?

A: Kei Nishikori

Personal:

Parents names: Kiichi and Kumi Shimizu

Siblings names: Kazuhide

Hometown: Ishikawa, Japan

Previous school attended: Weil Tennis Academy

Major: Business