Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

July Spotlight of the Month: NJTL Player

Casey McKenzie | July 23, 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 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. 
  • 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.

 

The July  NJTL player spotlight of the month is….
Noah Gou
Where do you play?

I play at The Greens in Oklahoma City

 
Favorite tennis memory?

My favorite tennis memory was when I won my first L3 at OKC Tennis Center

 
How long have you been playing?

Seven years

 
Favorite athlete?

Federer

 
Who is your tennis coach?

Tim Shanahan

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

I warm up and I don’t eat anything until after the match

 
What racquet do you use?

Wilson Blade

 
Forehand or backhand?

Forehand

 
Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Table tennis

 
Favorite food?

Chipotle

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