Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

April Spotlight of the Month: Adaptive Player

Casey McKenzie | April 19, 2022


Each month, USTA Oklahoma will highlight a player, a volunteer, and a NJTL (National Junior Tennis & Learning) or Adaptive Tennis Player.  After selecting the 3 winners, we will sit down for a Q & A with the spotlight of the month. 

 

  • Athlete-- Any player that has good sportsmanship & dedication to the sport, whether they are just starting out in a Team Challenge or they are a National ranked player we would love to hear who you would recommend from your team or facility. Click here to learn about April's athlete of the month.
  • Volunteer--A person that has gone above and beyond for your facility or program. Click here to learn about April's volunteer of the month.
  • NJTL/Adaptive Player--A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication they have put forth in their program.
The April adaptive player spotlight of the month is….
Colleen Cooper

 

Where do you play?

Edmond Center Court

 

Favorite tennis memory?

The first time I played tennis here! It was so fun, the coaches made everything we did so fun.

 

Where are you from? 

That’s complicated. I was born in Germany, grew up in Virginia and now I’m here.

 

How long have you been playing? 

About 6 months or so 

 

Favorite athlete?

I don’t really have one, I love movies though and I have too many favorite actors to pick.

Who is your tennis coach?

The coaches in the Play It Forward Program at ECC.

 

Forehand or backhand?

I like backhand better, it’s easier to hold.

 

What is your pre-match ritual or pre-match meal?

I always have breakfast and talk to my brothers before coming to tennis

 

What raquet to you use?

Head 21” for now

 

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Soccer? I played it a little bit so I would say that. 

 

Favorite Food?

My mom’s “He-Man” Soup. It’s my favorite, my brothers hate it.

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