Hawaii Pacific University Athletics

Previous Performance 2016-17:  
Barbora was an incredible asset to the 2017 sharks team especially in doubles play.  She mainly played at 4^th singles with a record of 4-9 but had two matches at 3^rd singles and won both of them. Her doubles record was 12-10 overall with partner Lara Meccico (9-7 at 1^st, 2-2 at 3^rd) and they were ranked as the #13 team in the nation to end the year. She was also awarded the honor of ITA Scholar-Athlete along with being part of the 2017 All-Academic team.
 
Prior to HPU:
Previous School/Location: Maticni Gymnazium/Ostrava, Czech Republic
 
Personal:
Hometown: Ostrava, Czech Republic
Parents and Siblings: Miloslav (father), Radomira (mother), Tomas (brother, 28)
Nickname: Spongey
Hobbies:  self-development, ice hockey, boxing, hiking, reading
Favorite Foods: My mom’s vegetable curry
Favorite Movies: Gladiator, The Last Samurai, The Lord of the Rings, A Good Year
Favorite Music Artists: Coldplay, Revolta, One Republic, Dave & Sony
Favorite Athletes: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Jaromir Jagr
Major: Psychology
In 10 years where do you see yourself?: I would like to be a sport psychologist that already has enough resources (money, knowledge, time, and will) to work with broad Czech society on its weaknesses
What made you choose HPU?: Great feeling from the open, positive, and understanding communication with our head coach.  Lauren was the deciding point that led me to enroll at HPU.