National tennis champion Michael Mhangami, currently studying a BSc Hons in Sport Management and Coaching at Bath University, applauds Whitgift’s student-athlete academic provision.
Michael came to Whitgift from St Francis Primary School and describes Whitgift as “something I had never experienced before.” Taught to persevere with what he was good at from a young age, he quickly recognised that tennis could open doors for him, Whitgift being one of many. “I didn’t grow up in a wealthy family…tennis made me standout” he explains.
By the age of 15, Michael had visited Bath University numerous times for tennis tournaments and knew it was where he wanted to continue his studies. “Whitgift helped me immensely in terms of my application” he said and was constantly reminded by both academic and sport staff that he had potential, "I feel I gained more confidence in myself." He describes Whitgift as ‘a great support network’.