Francisco Millan

Finding the right college tennis program is about much more than receiving an offer. For international student-athletes like Fran Millan, the challenge is finding one university that matches their academic goals, athletic level, preferred location, and financial needs.

Originally from Argentina, Fran entered the college tennis recruiting process with a very specific vision. He wanted to study a particular area of business, compete for a strong NCAA Division II tennis program, live in a warm-weather location, and work with a coach who could genuinely help him improve.

Finding a university that checked every box would require patience, strong relationships with college coaches, and an extensive search.

Beginning Fran’s College Tennis Recruiting Journey

From the beginning, Fran knew that his education had to remain a priority. Because he wanted to pursue a specific area of business, many universities were eliminated based on academics before tennis was even considered.

His athletic criteria were equally important. Fran preferred NCAA Division II because it offered the combination of competitive college tennis, strong academics, and potential scholarship opportunities he was seeking.

He also wanted a coach with a proven commitment to player development. Fran wasn’t simply searching for a roster spot—he wanted an environment where he could become a better tennis player throughout his college career.

Connecting Fran With 15–20 College Tennis Coaches

Fran’s recruiting process lasted more than a year. During that time, we worked closely with both Fran and his parents to evaluate programs, communicate with coaches, review scholarship opportunities, and understand the advantages of each university.

Using our network and relationships within college tennis, we connected Fran with approximately 15–20 coaches.

Every conversation gave Fran valuable information about a different program. Together, we compared:

• Academic programs and business degrees

• NCAA division and tennis level

• Coaching philosophy and player development

• Team culture and potential teammates

• Location, campus, and weather

• Tuition, scholarships, and total cost

This was not about convincing Fran to accept the first offer available. It was about exploring enough legitimate opportunities to find the university that best matched his complete set of priorities.

Navigating College Tennis Scholarship Offers

The financial side of international college tennis recruiting can be complicated. Scholarship offers can differ significantly between universities, and the initial number does not always represent the final cost.

Throughout the process, we helped Fran and his family review the different offers and understand the complete financial picture. We also communicated with coaches and helped negotiate scholarship opportunities to make the best options more affordable.

This required many calls, consistent follow-ups, and honest conversations with Fran and his parents. Some schools offered the right tennis level but not the academic program. Others provided a strong education but did not match Fran’s athletic goals, preferred location, or budget.

It was a long search, but we continued working until we found a university that brought everything together.

Why Augusta University Was the Right Fit

The complete opportunity finally arrived at Augusta University in Georgia.

Augusta University checked every major box on Fran’s list:

• The specific business education he wanted

• Competitive NCAA Division II tennis

• A coach committed to improving players

• Warm weather in Georgia

• The right team environment

• A scholarship package that worked for his family

After speaking with numerous coaches and carefully evaluating his options, Fran knew Augusta University offered the balance he had been searching for.

It wasn’t simply a good tennis offer. It was the right academic, athletic, financial, and personal fit.

From Argentina to NCAA Division II College Tennis

Fran committed to Augusta University with confidence because he knew how thoroughly every option had been explored. His decision was the result of more than a year of research, coach conversations, scholarship negotiations, and close collaboration between Fran, his family, and Recruited.

We are incredibly excited to see Fran begin his NCAA Division II college tennis career in Georgia.

His journey demonstrates why international tennis recruiting requires more than sending a few emails and hoping for an offer. The right result often requires access to coaches, consistent communication, careful comparison, scholarship negotiation, and the patience to keep searching.

Finding Fran’s ideal university was not easy—but that is exactly what we do at Recruited. We help student-athletes navigate the entire college tennis recruiting process and continue working until we find the opportunity that truly fits them.

We are proud to have helped Fran find his new home at Augusta University, and we cannot wait to see what he accomplishes in college tennis.