In this article we tell you more about student-athlete Mats Peeters. In addition, at the bottom of this article you will find the video in which Mats tells more about himself.

Sports: Tennis
Entry semester: Fall 2026

This is Mats Peeters, a 14-year-old tennis player from a small village in the eastern part of the Netherlands, where he lives with his parents and brother. Tennis runs in his family – his father is a tennis coach and his brother also plays tennis. Mats started playing tennis when he was four years old, inspired by his father who himself played tennis from an early age. Besides tennis, Mats played soccer and judo for several years, but a few years ago he decided to focus entirely on tennis.

Mats is an energetic and humorous boy. What makes him unique, however, is that he always stays true to himself and does not allow himself to be influenced by the opinions of others. This ensures that he remains genuine and authentic no matter the situation. On his team, Mats is seen as someone who is not only cheerful, but also stays focused, always with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. He turns every practice and game into an opportunity to improve the atmosphere and get the best out of himself and his teammates.

What makes Mats unique as an athlete is his drive and dedication. Tennis is his great passion, and he is always willing to give his all. For tennis, therefore, he may always be taken out of bed. He wants to grow in America not only as an athlete, but also as a person. His ambition is to make the most of his opportunity, reach the highest level and get one step closer to his dream: to become a professional tennis player. If that fails, he does not yet know exactly what direction he wants to take, but his determination and work ethic will certainly help him be successful in whatever path he chooses.

His dream? To get as far as possible in tennis and eventually make the step to professional tennis. But above all, Mats wants to make the most of his time in America and build an unforgettable experience. His energy, perseverance and love of a challenge are things he always brings with him wherever he goes.

“For tennis you could wake me up anytime.”

Want to get to know Mats better? Check out the video below where he introduces himself!