January Spotlight of the Month: Volunteer
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 read about January'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 read about January's adaptive player of the month.
The January volunteer spotlight of the month is….
Sam Roberts
Where do you volunteer?
Edmond Center Court
How long have you been volunteering at this organization?
2-3 years
Do you play tennis?
Yes
How long have you been playing?
Probably for 13 or 14 years, but only competitively for 6 or 7 years.
Favorite tennis memory?
Winning my first tournament.
Where are you from?
Edmond, Oklahoma
What racquet do you use?
I mainly use Wilson racquets.
Favorite Athlete?
Ronald Acuña Jr
Who is your tennis coach?
Julius Lubicz
What is your pre-match ritual or pre-match meal?
My pre match ritual is to tap the back fence of the court with my racquet 3 times, I have no idea why I started doing this.
Forehand or backhand?
Forehand
Favorite sport, besides tennis?
Favorite sport to watch is Football. My other favorite sport to play is Baseball.
Favorite food?
Spaghetti with Parmesan cheese
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