Episode 2: The Ali Amiri Interview
In Episode 2 of NextAthletes, we sit down with California native Ali Amiri, former D1 tennis player at UC Irvine, to break down his full journey—from junior tennis and training in Spain to competing at the college level while majoring in pre-med.
Ali shares what it really takes to balance high-level athletics and academics, how he managed pressure on and off the court, and the realities of navigating both tennis and life decisions along the way. He also opens up about his thought process around going pro, what tennis means to him today, and the transition from college athletics into life after graduation.
We also dive into:
• The differences between training in Spain vs. the U.S.
• Choosing UC Irvine and staying close to home
• Time management as a D1 athlete + pre-med student
• Handling pressure in sport vs. real life
• Lessons from tennis that apply to everyday life
• Life after college tennis and building a career
• Advice for the next generation of athletes
This episode is all about real experiences, honest insights, and lessons that can help the next generation of athletes navigate their own journey.
Whether you’re chasing D1 tennis, thinking about going pro, or just want to understand what it takes—this is for you.
