Pedro Sette

Case Study: Pedro Sette – Finding the Right Academic and Tennis Fit at Anderson University

At Recruited, we know that for some players, the college decision starts with tennis. For others, academics lead the way. For Pedro Sette, the goal was clear from the beginning: find a school where he could receive a great education first, while also being part of a strong college tennis environment.

Pedro, from Brazil, came into the process with a mature perspective and a strong academic background. School had always been a major priority for him, and he wanted to make sure that wherever he ended up, the academic side truly matched his long-term goals. At the same time, he still wanted to compete, be part of a team, and enjoy the full college tennis experience. That combination made Division III a very natural fit.

Pedro also had a strong understanding of the recruiting process from the start. With a brother who played Division I tennis, he was already familiar with the level of commitment, discipline, and planning it takes to make college tennis happen. That gave him a great foundation as we began exploring his options.

From there, we started speaking with a range of Division III programs. It turned into a very enjoyable process. Pedro is the kind of student-athlete coaches love to get to know—bright, thoughtful, and genuinely easy to connect with. As a result, he was very well received throughout the process, and a number of coaches showed real interest in him.

But eventually, one school stood out: Anderson University in Indiana.

What made Anderson such a strong fit was how well everything lined up. Academically, the school offered the programs Pedro was most interested in, especially in software engineering, which was a major factor in his decision. On the tennis side, the fit felt just as right. He connected well with the coach, liked the team environment, and could clearly picture himself thriving there both on and off the court.

That balance is what made the opportunity so compelling.

For Pedro, this was never just about finding a place to play tennis. It was about finding a school where he could build a real future, pursue the academic path he cared about, and still be part of a team that would make his college experience meaningful and exciting.

In the end, Anderson checked all the boxes.

Now, Pedro is heading to Anderson University ready for the next chapter—joining a program and an academic environment that truly match who he is and what he wants to accomplish.