Nicole Michelle Hoynaski
22.
Hawaii Pacific University.
Athlete. Tennis.
I was born in Sydney, Australia to two Polish parents, Margaret and Peter Hoynaski. I am a former professional tennis player now All-American collegiate athlete, with a current singles ranking of #18 in the USA for Division II collegiate tennis.
I have always had a love/hate relationship with my sport since it was consumed my life from a young age emotionally, mentally and physically in a multitude of ways. I almost gave up tennis for good before I went to college, and since then everything has turned around. Being in a team environment on the NCAA circuit completely changes your goals, atmosphere when training and competing and has luckily put me in a position to be supported by some of the most wonderful people.
With improvements coming every year, I am now hungrier than ever to get better, be better and kick ass especially going into my senior season.
My major is Mass Communications at HPU. My plans after college are not concrete in the slightest, but I hope to stay in a tennis related, dynamic, goal oriented, busy environment. Perhaps coaching a high-performance program of junior players somewhere or working my way up to become the Head Coach of a striving college team.
I would consider myself easygoing, highly-imaginative, affectionate, aware and restless. My hobbies include make up, shopping, finding new restaurants and just finding fun!
Likes: Endorphins, big dinners, pouring rain, going to the movies, high heels, loud music, fast cars, big cities, Law & Order, Europe, hugs.
Dislikes: Ignorance, stubborn/defensive people, jalapeños, spicy food, hiking.
10 Random Facts About Me
- I can't ride a bike
- I wear a size 9 shoe
- I'm still scared of the dark if I'm alone
- I've been to over 18 countries
- My Starbucks order is a Venti Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew if it's hot, I'll have a flat white with almond milk if it's cold out.
- I'm touchy-feely
- I've played tennis since I was 4 years old
- My zodiac sign is Aquarius
- I never yawn silently - it's an orchestra of noises, just a habit now.
- Keeping Up with the Kardashians is my favourite show and I love them to bits.