Missouri Valley / Oklahoma

March Spotlight of the Month: Athlete

Casey McKenzie | March 22, 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
Volunteer- A person that has gone above and beyond for your facility or program. Click here to learn about March's volunteer of the month.
NJTL/Adaptive Player - A player that has demonstrated hard work and dedication they have put forth in their program. Click here to read about March's adaptive player of the month, Trafford Gould.

The March athlete spotlight of the month is….

Megan Fischer

Where do you play?

Lafortune. I may be biased but out of all the facilities I have visited/played Lafortune is hands down my favorite. The pros are knowledgeable and friendly, the facility is always clean and well maintained and there are so many great programs offered.

How many times have you been to Nationals?

Best results from a National Championship visit?

11th

Who is your tennis coach?

Chris Milliron. I don’t have enough great things to say about Chris. Not only has he helped me with my physical and strategic game but my mental game as well. He is like my sports psychologist and coach all in one. I leave every lesson/drill feeling like I have learned something new and with even more passion for the game.

What levels have you played for USTA?

2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5

What made you start playing tennis?

I come from a family of 5. Occasionally we would play tennis together on the weekends, but because we have an odd number (and because I couldn’t keep the ball in the court), I was stuck being the ball girl every time. My cousin and I started taking tennis lessons at Lafortune and have been hooked ever since. I no longer have to be the ball girl!

Favorite tennis memory?

More important to me than the memories are the people that tennis has brought into my life.

Where are you from?

Tulsa

How long have you been playing?

6 years.

Favorite athlete?

Rafa Nadal. I admire his fight, determination and humility.

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

I have a notebook in my tennis bag with encouraging notes from my teammates, coach and family that I have kept throughout the years. I like to read them if I get nervous before the match. I also have positive affirmations written on my racquet that I read to help me keep focused. I usually have a couple of hard boiled eggs before a match.

What racquet do you use?

Head Prestige Pro

Forehand or backhand?

Forehand

Favorite sport, besides tennis?

Football

Favorite food?

Anything sweet. I love candy and dessert.

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