Description: Todd Ehren shares his personal journey with tennis.
Todd Ehren grew up in a tennis family. His father had been nationally ranked by the USTA, his brother played Division 1 tennis and had earned national recognition, so it was only natural for Todd to step onto the court. Todd starting swinging a racket shortly after he started walking, and instantly showed his family’s proclivity to the sport. He would go on to achieve his own success on the court, but what stuck with him most is the family tradition behind the game.
At 8, Todd began stringing rackets. A self-starter, Todd decided to learn the skills necessary to maintain his equipment, rather than asking others for help. Back in those days, rackets were still wooden and not well fit for an 8 year old’s care. However, Todd learned to appreciate the care and upkeep of the rackets and other equipment. Tennis, like other racket or stick-based sports, such as lacrosse or hockey, allows for a tremendous amount of customization with how your string and tape your equipment. A
Todd attended Hofstra University for his undergraduate education. A student of the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, Todd focused on accounting. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. He was also on the tennis team. The life of a Division 1 collegiate athlete is busy and sometimes draining, but always rewarding. Todd excelled in the tennis program at Hofstra. The benefits of mixing fierce athletic competition with your academics are numerous. You learn how to multitask by balancing the requirement