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Source: Filipe Costa & Georgia Athletics BLACKSBURG, VA and ATHENS, GA -- For Filipe Costa, a senior Division I tennis player at the University of Georgia, the journey through collegiate tennis has been anything but ordinary. Costa has navigated the evolving landscape of college athletics, shaped by the transfer portal and the growing influence of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. His story highlights both the opportunities and challenges these changes present to student-athletes today.  Costa, initially committed to Arizona State University, was drawn by the opportunity to play under a familiar coach he has known since he was a kid. However, once he arrived on campus, he quickly realized that the team's culture and dynamic did not align with his interests.  "The (ASU) team culture and dynamic is the most important part of the team and it wasn't suited to me," Costa expressed. "Culture eats strategy for breakfast...if the culture isn't there, then yo...

BLACKSBURG, VA -- Bailey Hawkins is the Virginia Tech Sport Clubs Athletic Trainer, and has held that position for 4 years. As the only athletic trainer for 30+ Sport Club teams, Bailey remains busy and continues to leave an everlasting effect on his athletes that he works with. In this video, there are a few of the athletes that spoke on Bailey and the effect he has had on them throughout their collegiate career. Enjoy! Riley Fox, Virginia Tech School of Communication

BLACKSBURG, VA --The Virginia Tech Men's Soccer team experienced a rollercoaster of a season last fall, marked by dominance in league play and a Hokie Classic win, but heartbreak in tournaments. The VTMCS achieved an end-of-season record of 12 wins, 3 ties, and 2 losses.  Two penalty shootouts were the difference in success for the VTMCS at Regionals and Nationals. Despite being unbeaten in regular time in NIRSA play, VTMCS has set a standard that will last for years. With the bitter taste of defeat still fresh, the team is channeling their frustrations into preparation for the upcoming spring season. “Super heartbreaking, because we all knew we could accomplish way more than what we did. No matter who we played, we always gave every team their hardest game of the season," said Drew Savage, a four year member of VTMCS.  "Last fall was one of the best teams I've ever played on. The grit, talent, and desire was the greatest I've ever seen. The culture we've crea...