Bio

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2015-16: Posted 3-9 spring singles record, primarily at No. 4 singles. ... Tallied 4-7 No. 2 doubles record with partner Colton Shipley. ... Won in singles and doubles in home victories April 23 against Berea College and April 24 against Brescia University.

HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention academic all-state honoree as a senior at Avon (Ind.) High School. ... Helped Avon to a 20-4 season, an Indiana sectional championship and the No. 16 ranking in the coaches state poll as a senior. ... Played primarily No. 2 doubles for Avon, compiling a 12-6 record as a senior.

ALL ABOUT ALEX

AREA OF STUDY: Business

WHY ALEX CHOSE IU EAST: I chose IU East because I have the opportunity to play tennis while earning an IU degree.

MOST MEMORABLE TENNIS MOMENT: Winning the first boys tennis sectional title in Avon's history.

PARENTS: Kathy Gaalema and Brian Shelley

SIBLINGS: Eric and Emily