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Carlos Carrera was an intern at 2aDays and World Team Tennis for the Fall of 2021. He is a graduate student in Sports Management at Columbia University, where he also works as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for the women’s tennis team. Carlos is a life-long athlete. He eventually aspires to move back to his home country, Ecuador, and create opportunities for people through sports.
Carlos Carrera was an intern at 2aDays and World Team Tennis for the Fall of 2021. He is a graduate student in Sports Management at Columbia University, where he also works as the Volunteer Assistant Coach for the women’s tennis team. Carlos is a life-long athlete. He eventually aspires to move back to his home country, Ecuador, and create opportunities for people through sports.
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Self-Development Podcast for Athletes

By Carlos Carrera|January 26, 2022

Podcasts have been a part of my day-to-day life for about 4 years now. They have helped me get through some tough times as an international student-athlete in the United...

Athlete-Tested Oatmeal Pancakes
Christmas Brunch
Athlete-Tested Oatmeal Pancakes

By Carlos Carrera|December 24, 2021

This recipe is perfect for your Christmas morning brunch, or any lazy morning on your day off. Share these tasty AND healthy pancakes with your family or teammates so you...

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Which Legendary College Football Coach Would You Most Want to Play for?
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Top 4 Easy, Athlete-Tested Snacks
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Top 4 Easy, Athlete-Tested Snacks

By Carlos Carrera|December 3, 2021

Student-athletes are always on the run. Running around campus from lifts to class to practice. If that sounds familiar, you probably sometimes forget to eat too. This is your reminder:...

4 tips for International Athletes Applying to College in the United States
International Students
4 tips for International Athletes Applying to College in the United States

By Carlos Carrera|November 24, 2021

Attending school in the United States can create many opportunities for international student-athletes. You can benefit from a complete and rigorous education system while playing the sport you love. But...

DIY Student Visa for International Athletes
International Students
DIY Student Visa for International Athletes

By Carlos Carrera|November 17, 2021

International students who hope to attend college and play their sport in the United States must apply for an F1, M1, or J1 student visa. The application process must be...

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6 Must-Do Steps for International Student-Athletes
International Students
6 Must-Do Steps for International Student-Athletes

By Carlos Carrera|November 2, 2021

The college experience helps us shape ourselves and our views of the world. It helps us become the people we want to be and develop skills valuable in our future...

Fueling Your Body for Performance
Nutrition
Fueling Your Body for Performance

By Carlos Carrera|October 27, 2021

Are you getting in the proper meals to fuel your body for performance? Or, are you just eating any meal you can get your hands on during the day? It...

Measuring Sleep with Whoop™
Health
Measuring Sleep with Whoop™

By Carlos Carrera|October 18, 2021

Columbia University's Women's Tennis Head Coach's three favorite letters are GTS. Go To Sleep! When I was a student athlete, sleep was underrated. Nobody was talking about sleep, nutrition, recovery,...

NCAA Member Schools Interactive Map
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NCAA Member Schools Interactive Map

By Carlos Carrera|October 14, 2021

Are you trying to find schools, but don't know where to start? Let's look at the map! When I was applying to college back in 2012, I used a link...

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