Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

March Spotlight of the Month: Adaptive Player

Casey McKenzie | March 24, 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, USTA Oklahoma 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. Click here to read about March's athlete of the month, Megan Fischer.
  • Volunteer--A person that has gone above and beyond for your facility or program. Click here to read about March's volunteer of the month, Emmy Hufnagel.
  • NJTL/Adaptive Player--A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication they have put forth in their program.
The March Adaptive Player spotlight of the month is….
Trafford Gould

 

Where do you play?

Edmond Center Court

 

Favorite tennis memory?

Getting my new green tennis racket

 

Where are you from? 

Edmond 

 

How long have you been playing? 

A little bit

 

Favorite athlete?

Anyone that plays tennis

 

Who is your tennis coach?

Coach Caitlyn

 

What is your pre-match ritual or meal?

Get lunch with my dad before every tennis practice 

 

Forehand or backhand?

Forehand

 

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Weightlifting 

 

Favorite food? 

Chips and popcorn

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