Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

June Spotlight of the Month: Volunteer

Casey McKenzie | June 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 June volunteer spotlight of the month is….
Ky Nichols
Where do you volunteer?

LaFortune 

 

What organization to you volunteer for?

Oklahoma Tennis Foundation & LaFortune 

 

How long have you been volunteering at this organization?

3 years for OKTF

 

Do you play tennis?

Yes. Love it. 

 

Favorite tennis memory?

The time my Dad decided I could borrow his Jack Kramer Autograph racquet for a tennis tournament. 

 

Where are you from?

Born in OKC, grew up in Stillwater, now living in Broken Arrow. 

How long have you been playing?

About 10 years since taking up the game again. 

 

Favorite athlete?

His Grace, Roger Federer 

 

Who is your tennis coach?

Peter McCorkle 

 

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

Serious stretching and a visit to the facilities.

 

Forehand or backhand?

What is a backhand? 

 

What raquet to you use?

Yonex V Core Tour 97 and/or Snauwaert Grinta 98 

 

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Hoops. I was hooked early and loved watching MJ. 

 

Favorite food?

Toss up between Mexican (nachos) and Chinese (dumplings)

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