ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Leandro Costa (Caratinga, Minas Gerias, Brazil) has signed a letter of intent to continue his tennis career at Northwestern College. 
 
Costa was the a three-time National Tournament Champion in doubles and #1 doubles in the nation until 18. He reached the semi-finals in two national singles tournaments. Costa was the UTR doubles champion twice and was runner-up three times.
 
Head coach Monte Tilgner stated, "Leandro is the first international student athlete that I have recruited to Northwestern for tennis. I'm very excited to have him joining our program. He comes with a great work ethic and a dedication to tennis that few young men of his age have attained. He is very excited to come to Northwestern, and I look forward to working with him and seeing him grow as a player and young man at Northwestern and in our community."
 
Coast plans to study Business and Communication at Northwestern. He is the son of Donato and Luciene.
 
"Knowing that I'll feel supported through out my acts and decisions, and that I know I can make the difference, and helping and serving," stated Costa about his decision to attend Northwestern

 

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