Sadie Daavettila

Class:
Freshman
Height:
5-4
Hometown:
Grand Ledge, Mich.

2023-24 (Fr.)

Included on the CUSA Academic Honor Roll
Collected an overall 15-26 record including a 7-13 singles mark and an 8-13 doubles record
Tallied an overall spring record of 8-11 with a singles record of 4-4 and a 4-7 doubles mark
Played every singles match in the No. 6 position
Was slotted in all three doubles positions and secured a 4-3 record in the No. 3 position.

Prep

Homeschooled in Grand Ledge, Mich.
Ranked as No. 33 United States Junior and No. 3 Michigan ranking.
Recognized with a high UTR of 9.33
Won the ITA Summer Circuit in Sandusky, Ohio in July 2022, has secured three total ITA Summer Championships
Was a multi-time Midwest Player of the Year and was Midwest champion in 2018 and 2019

Personal

Daughter of Bruce and Breita Daavettila
Older sister, Sara, played tennis for North Carolina where she was the No. 1 player in the country in 2021
Undecided on major
Birthday is June 29

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University has the best Christ-like culture. It was an easy decision for me to choose Liberty based on the amazing environment and kind students and teachers around the campus. I am a proud Flame!

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I listen to music before my matches to get my mind ready to compete.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My mom inspires me because of so many reasons. She and my dad raised 6 kids, three of the girls all have full tennis scholarships because of the work my mom put in on the court with us. She also homeschooled all of her kids while helping my dad run our family insurance business. Along with that, she is now an entrepreneur, running an Air B&B and renting out many properties and rooms. She is amazing and I could write much more!

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic accomplishment has to be the day I signed to be on the Liberty women’s tennis team. It was a goal of mine for 17 years and it felt great to attain that goal.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I would choose number 23 because it’s my favorite number.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My sister Sara played at UNC and my sister Sophie played at Ferris state university. My mom played at Western Michigan.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Steak with Mashed potatoes and green beans.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I open the Bible app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hanging at the pool with friends.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
My older sister Sara.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My cross necklace because it’s from my mom and means a lot to me personally.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Just dance Lady Gaga

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
My dream vacation spot is Greece because the architecture looks amazing.