Life After Tennis, Eddie Landin
12/4/2019 11:53:00 AM | Men's Tennis, APEX
Former Georgia Southern men's tennis athlete Eddie Landin, who had a phenomenal career as an Eagle, is now finding success in the hospitality field.
Landin, a Los Cabos, Mexico native, competed for the Eagles from 2014-18 where he was named 2018 All-Sun Belt Singles Second Team and All-Sun Belt Doubles Second Team alongside Diego Finkelstein. He also ranks second in the school record book for career singles wins (73), career doubles wins (69) and combined wins (142).
In 2018, Landin received his degree in hospitality management and now works at the five-star resort, The Ritz-Carlton in the Grand Cayman Islands.
"I am in charge of planning the whole experience for our guests," Landin said. "We prepare restaurant reservations and other various activities. On average, we generate $300,000-$500,000 in a month for the hotel. We have a team of eight ladies and gentlemen who are very skilled."
"We also assist guests with any inquiries they may have and serve them throughout their stay with us. We work with a very special clientele as they are paying $1,500-$3,000 per night on average."
Head coach Sander Koning still holds Landin in high regards.
"Eddie is one of the hardest working guys I know. His ambition and determination made it so he had a great career as an Eagle, and I know he will succeed in whatever he puts his mind on," Koning said. "He is one of the greatest people I know and we were lucky to have him here in the 'Boro."
Landin says his Georgia Southern education helped him prepare for his career.
"Georgia Southern gave me many leadership skills when I was a captain of the team," Landin said. "Another trait I developed while at GS was adaptability, a team player mindset and time management. As a student athlete, you have to make sure you are balancing academics with athletics, which is a big commitment and discipline."
Landin offers this advice to current and future student athletes graduates of Georgia Southern:
"I highly encourage my fellow Eagles to do at least one internship before graduating, preferably two. Expand your connections and network," Landin said. "Enjoy college and make the most out of it because you are going to miss it."
"You are already successful on the court, and your dedication will show off in your career later on."
Landin, a Los Cabos, Mexico native, competed for the Eagles from 2014-18 where he was named 2018 All-Sun Belt Singles Second Team and All-Sun Belt Doubles Second Team alongside Diego Finkelstein. He also ranks second in the school record book for career singles wins (73), career doubles wins (69) and combined wins (142).
In 2018, Landin received his degree in hospitality management and now works at the five-star resort, The Ritz-Carlton in the Grand Cayman Islands.
"I am in charge of planning the whole experience for our guests," Landin said. "We prepare restaurant reservations and other various activities. On average, we generate $300,000-$500,000 in a month for the hotel. We have a team of eight ladies and gentlemen who are very skilled."
"We also assist guests with any inquiries they may have and serve them throughout their stay with us. We work with a very special clientele as they are paying $1,500-$3,000 per night on average."
Head coach Sander Koning still holds Landin in high regards.
"Eddie is one of the hardest working guys I know. His ambition and determination made it so he had a great career as an Eagle, and I know he will succeed in whatever he puts his mind on," Koning said. "He is one of the greatest people I know and we were lucky to have him here in the 'Boro."
Landin says his Georgia Southern education helped him prepare for his career.
"Georgia Southern gave me many leadership skills when I was a captain of the team," Landin said. "Another trait I developed while at GS was adaptability, a team player mindset and time management. As a student athlete, you have to make sure you are balancing academics with athletics, which is a big commitment and discipline."
Landin offers this advice to current and future student athletes graduates of Georgia Southern:
"I highly encourage my fellow Eagles to do at least one internship before graduating, preferably two. Expand your connections and network," Landin said. "Enjoy college and make the most out of it because you are going to miss it."
"You are already successful on the court, and your dedication will show off in your career later on."
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