Interview with Olivia Kim

In this inspiring episode, Olivia Kim shares how she went from playing tennis just once a week in 9th grade to earning an academic scholarship to play collegiate tennis at Trinity.

After switching schools and homeschooling to pursue the sport full-time, she pushed through self-doubt, gossip, and early setbacks in a competitive tennis community.

Olivia opens up about overcoming the pressure, finding confidence, and thriving in a positive college tennis environment.

Now a psychology grad set to become a therapist for kids with autism, she reminds us that perseverance and passion can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.

Key highlights:

• Starting tennis seriously in high school with limited experience
• Homeschooling to fully commit to tennis
• Battling discouragement and toxic tennis culture
• Landing an academic scholarship through hard work
• Thriving in a supportive college team and finding purpose beyond the sport