WILMINGTON, N.C. – UNCW’s ladies’s tennis program will head to Argentina in early October because the Seahawks make their first worldwide enterprise in this system’s historical past.

“Going into my last yr with the crew, I’m so grateful to have the alternative to journey to such a lovely nation with them,” mentioned senior Stela Joksimovic. “This group of ladies are like my sisters. We’ve got enjoyable sitting within the van for hours, operating the observe, and having fun with crew dinners collectively. I can not wait to giggle and discover Argentina with them. We’re so grateful for our coaches and everybody who helps our crew. Wanting ahead to a tremendous yr!”
 
Because of the help from William M. “Bingo” Bryan, the Virginia and Alex Trask Charitable Fund, Beverly Reminiscence and Graham Farmer, the Seahawks will go to Buenos Aries on Oct. 4-13. In the course of the journey, UNCW will play Argentina’s Nationwide Staff whereas additionally coaching and team-building. Neighborhood service is a pillar of this system and the student-athlete will spend a day in the neighborhood serving to help the folks within the space.
 
“Our gamers and training workers are very excited for this chance to expertise the tradition, historical past, language and folks of Argentina,” mentioned Head Coach Hans Olsen. TThis is the primary time that any of us have traveled to Argentina and we imagine it is going to be a beautiful expertise.”