A Strong Showing on the Court for Lucas Colozza ‘26
Lucas Colozza had a standout summer on the Canadian tennis circuit, capturing the U18 Provincial Championship and advancing to the Top 16 at Nationals. These results have propelled him to a national ranking of #31 in Singles and #56 in Doubles, as well as #14 in the Province for Singles and #27 for Doubles.
Now in Grade 12 at The Country Day School, Lucas first picked up a racquet at age seven or eight but didn’t start playing competitively until he was 13, playing in Aurora once or twice a week and a tournament every few months.
Now in Grade 12 at The Country Day School, Lucas first picked up a racquet at age seven or eight but didn’t start playing competitively until he was 13, playing in Aurora once or twice a week and a tournament every few months.
By Grade 8, his current coach, Chris Manzinali, saw both his athletic ability and his drive to improve during a tryout, and encouraged him to join a higher-level training group. From then on, tennis became a serious commitment, with practices and training five to six times a week and as many tournaments as his schedule could allow.
His dedication was further supported by CDS’s High Performance Phys-Ed Program, which provides flexibility for provincially and nationally ranked athletes who train a minimum of 12 hours outside of school each week. While in Junior and Middle School, Lucas enjoyed playing soccer, cross-country, and track for CDS, his demanding tennis schedule has limited his ability to compete on school teams. He has, however, been a welcome presence at practices, lending his skills and experience to support the CDS tennis program.
Looking ahead, Lucas plans to compete in several open tournaments against adults this fall as he prepares for bigger events in January, with Provincials and Nationals both scheduled for March. Beyond high school, he hopes to continue his tennis career at the university level while pursuing his academic ambitions. “I’m leaning toward continuing my tennis career at a Canadian University because they recognize and value the importance of my academic goals.”
With aspirations of studying medicine, Lucas is the definition of a true student-athlete. We wish him continued success - both on the court and in the classroom.
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
