The athlete: Damia is a third-year Lion who has had a very strong career so far?won 17 matches and lost only five last season, earning NAIA All-America Honorable Mention honors?also had a stellar doubles season, winning 16 and losing 7?has accumulated a 35-14 record in singles and combined for a 37-14 doubles record in two great seasons with the Lions?played mostly number three singles and number three doubles?came to Vanguard from A. Roland Holst College?graduated in 2004?native of Hilversum, Holland?right-hander?has played tennis for 13 years?has gotten better each season at VU?smart player?big forehand and good baseliner?should play an even bigger role in 2007?understands the game?knows what needs to be done to get the win?should play somewhere between #3 and #5 in singles?earned Lion of the Week honors in 2006?expect to see Donkervoort have a great year.
The person: Damia Kristina Donkervoort was born on February 20, 1986 in Hilversum, Holland to her parents Igor and Stacha Donkervoort?has an older brother and younger sister?is an International Business major at Vanguard...loves to eat Spanish tapas?favorite movie is "La Vita E' Bella"?watches "Lost" on television?loves the colors red and orange and the number 3?favorite place is Wellington, New Zealand? hobbies are scuba diving, traveling, playing sports, and listening to music?would like to meet Rafael Nadal?feels that hate and greed are the biggest problems in the world?thinks her teammates are not only talented but nice, and the team is close?has learned from life to enjoy the small things every day?playing tennis has taught her to work hard and never give up?wants to travel some more before pursuing her career.
Her thoughts: I chose Vanguard because the tennis team, the coach, the location, and the Christian environment. I love the family atmosphere, the location, the tennis teams and my coach.
Coach Johansson's Comments: Damia is a leader type and is always good to have more than one leader on a team.
