SIZZLING HOT SUMMER MVP: CARLOS SALAZAR

Posted by Dirk Smith | Jul 30, 2020 | Compete Network Feature Stories | 0 |

In May of 2014 Carlos Salazar was our MVP. Today he continues to help tennis players elevate their game.

Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico

Current Residence: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Sport: Tennis

Relationship Status: Single

Favorite Athlete: Rafael Nadal

Interests: Yoga, Juicing, Zumba

Likes: Tennis, friends, dancing

Dislikes: Social dating apps

Best Physical Feature: Smile; eyes.

Why You Love Sports and what the Gay & Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) mean to you: I have always loved tennis – I grew up playing tennis and can’t imagine life without it. I enjoy being a GLTA member because it makes me realize it is ok to be gay and an athlete at the same time, and it allows me to spend time with other people from around the world with similar interests.

Photo’s Courtesy Carlos Salazar

About The Author

Dirk Smith

David "Dirk" Smith is Compete Sports Diversity's Managing Editor and Associate Education Director . He is pursuing his PhD in sport/exercise science and psychology at the German Sports University in Cologne, holds a master’s degree in sport/exercise psychology and a bachelor’s degree in sport/exercise science. Dirk is a 3x national champion and 16x Gay Games medalist in competitive swimming. In addition to his writing, he is a member of the Sports Diversity Leadership Council; organizing workshops and conducting lectures in diversity, inclusion, psychology, health, wellness, sport psychology and other topics. Currently based in Cologne, Germany, he is a practicing sport psychologist, strength and conditioning coach, swimming coach, published scientist, filmmaker, writer, and so much more.