While there is a great fascination with professional tennis, some of the most interesting and dynamic matches come at the college level. This is the point where players are really beginning to demonstrate their personal strengths, which are near professional and sometimes at it levels, and their personalities as players are really coming through. Competition is fierce and rivalries exist among players as well as between various schools and training programs. And the team set ups at this level are exciting to watch and most people pick teams and players from their school or alma matter as favorites. Players like Maria Mosolova, from Northwestern , Bassam Beides from Pepperdine and Ali Beavers from Georgia Southern University Women’s Tennis continue to gain national attention and interest.

Mosolova was named as an ITA All-American in the singles category and she finished the season ranked as number two in the nation. She was one of the four finalists selected for the 2009 Women’s Tennis Honda Sports Award. She is one of the young players who is highly expected to have a quality career and possibly go on to win Wimbledon tennis and other Grand Slam titles.

Bassam Beides is a senior and holds an impressive college record. He has risen from something of an underdog status to his current defeats and upsets. His record in singles is 17 and 10, and for doubles it is 15 and 11. As a junior he won the ITA All American honors in doubles. He won the same title for singles as a sophomore. Ali Beavers is another college favorite and is already demonstrating outstanding strengths that will take her far on the professional circuit. She is currently a junior and is placed second on the team singles record. These players may not be in the Wimbledon 2010 lineup, but you can look for them in the future.

What to do, what to do on South Padre Island. It suppose it is all a matter of what brought you here and maybe how old your are. For the college student on Spring Break the island may be one kind of experience. If you are a business person band from wearing your tie while on a conference, the experience might be a little different. Personality plays a hand in it as well. Some business people might take the opportunity to pretend they are on Spring Break during there conference and act accordingly. They may be hoping they have a job when they get home.

No matter how old you are, or what kind of party there is going on, there are some fun activities to do while you are visiting. If you are really stressed out and need some tranquil time but don’t want to hide away in the spa, you might consider getting a sandcastle lesson. They offer lessons to get your hands grounded in the sand and your mind creative with sculpture possibilities. It is always a good thing for your mind and soul to do things that are different so you feel more balanced and alive in your life.

If you like to exercises and want to try something you can’t do in the middle of the desert or forest then try snorkeling or maybe Kayaking. The sea is filled with endless sport opportunities like boating and water skiing.  There are plenty of tours companies that can get you out in the warm sun and fresh air in or out of the water. They even have Dune Buggyand Jeep tours. Then there is the nice way of topping off your evening with some cocktails at one of the many splendid restaurants. You may want to get a sunset cruise for dinner. So make your plans with one of the fabulous hotels found here in South Padre and see what will help you to unwind.