Laura Vallverdu, a native of Valencia, Venezuela, emerged as a tennis powerhouse during her tenure at the University of Miami. As a student-athlete, she left an indelible mark, achieving records such as being the school's all-time leader in singles wins and total victories. Her outstanding performance on the court includes reaching the finals of the NCAA Singles Championship and earning five ITA All-American distinctions. After concluding her illustrious playing career, Vallverdu seamlessly transitioned into coaching, joining the University of Miami women’s tennis program. With a comprehensive coaching journey, from volunteer assistant to associate head coach, she played a pivotal role in the team's success, contributing to their ACC Championship title in 2013. Vallverdu's impact extends beyond wins and losses, as she mentors players to numerous accolades, including ITA All-America honors and All-ACC recognition. Beyond her coaching achievements, Vallverdu is a distinguished alumna of the University of Miami, graduating in 2010 with a degree in psychology and a minor in business. She continued her academic pursuits, earning a master's degree in sport administration from Miami in 2012. As both a player and coach, Vallverdu has been a key figure in the sustained success of the Miami women's tennis program, leaving an enduring legacy on and off the court. Connect with Laura on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-vallverdu-30770b19b/ You can explore more of Hernan's work on his website, https://www.hernanchousa.com/. The music enriching our show is the creative work of Sebastian Klauer. You can reach him at [email protected].