Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

April Spotlight of the Month: Volunteer

Casey McKenzie | April 18, 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.  
  • NJTL/Adaptive Player--A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication they have put forth in their program. Click here to learn about April's adaptive player of the month.
The April volunteer spotlight of the month is….
Theresa Nichols 

 

Where do you volunteer? 

I volunteer for USTA Oklahoma and help with tournaments in Tulsa and Oklahoma City 

 

Do you play tennis? 

Yes, I play tennis out of Lafortune and Philcrest 

 

Favorite tennis memory? 

My favorite tennis memory is a family trip to Wimbledon 

 

Where are you from? 

I was born in Montana, but grew up in Tulsa. I've lived in New York and Dallas and moved back to Tulsa in 2001. 

 

How long have you been playing? 

I started playing in 4th grade and played through high school, then took a 22 year break and picked it up again when I was 40.

Favorite athlete? 

My favorite athlete is Nadal 

 

Who is your tennis coach? 

I drill with Doug Boswell and Peter McCorkle 

 

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

My pre-match ritual is riding my stationary bike...after 4 surgeries, my knees need a lot of warming up! 

 

Forehand or backhand? 

Forehand! 

 

What raquet to you use?

I play with a Wilson Steam racquet 

 

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

I also love playing pickleball 

 

Favorite food? 

My favorite food is sushi and dim sum

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