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March Spotlight of the Month: Adaptive Player
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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