Kamden Colter signs to play tennis at Johnson University

The REPORTER

Hamilton Heights senior Kamden Colter has signed a letter of intent to play tennis for Johnson University in Knoxville, Tenn., this fall. Johnson University is a member of the Appalachia Athletic Conference (AAC) and a National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) athletic institution. He is the son of Adam and Susan Colter.

Colter, who is a multi-sport athlete in tennis as well as track and field, said he was familiar with this private Christian college.

“It was where my parents went and is an awesome campus,” Colter said his choice to continue his education and play tennis at the collegiate level. “I fell in love with tennis pretty quick and feel fortunate that I am good enough to take my game to the next level.”

A two-time team captain who earned four varsity letters, Colter plans to study music education with the goal of playing professionally and teaching private lessons.

After playing tennis for the past four years, Colter honed his skills through participation as a member of Hamilton Heights boys tennis team, league play, many tournaments, and daily practice. He credits his dad as being a major influence in his development as a student athlete because he coaches and encourages him in practicing and being a better player each day.

“Kamden is a terrific athlete,” Coach Derek Ozolins said. “He was a leader on and off the court that was willing to do whatever it took to help us succeed. Johnson University will be lucky to have him.”

Hamilton Heights Athletic Director Kurt Ogden added, “Kamden has been a terrific role model as a student athlete at Hamilton Heights High School. His passion for the sport of tennis has been the catalyst that has provided this opportunity to play the sport he loves at the next level. We are very proud of him, and we wish him well at Johnson University.”

Colter is a member of the Cicero Christian Church music group. He also works there giving music and tennis lessons. Always keeping God at the center of who he is and all he does, he plans to continue to teach tennis and music lessons after college.

“My success in sports, past and future, isn’t for me but for Jesus,” Colter said.