Heights Senior Inks Tennis Deal at Johnson University

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

For Colter, he was familiar with this private Christian college. “It was where my parents went and is an awesome campus,” said Colter, a multi-sport student athlete (tennis, track & field) of 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.

Colter, who has been playing tennis for the past four years, 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,” said Coach Derek Ozolins. “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.”

“Kamden has been a terrific role model as a student athlete at Hamilton Heights High School,”  added Kurt Ogden, Hamilton Heights Athletic Director. “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. Colter, who said he always keeps God at the center of who his is and all he does, 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,” he added.