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September Spotlight of the Month: NJTL 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, we will sit down for a 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 September NJTL player spotlight of the month is….
Ella Phang
Where do you play?
LaFortune Park Tennis Center
Favorite tennis memory?
The first time I made my opponent ran to the net by hitting the ball softly, when she returned the ball, I return it over her head to the base line so she can’t reach it to return my ball.
Where are you from?
Broken Arrow, OK.
How long have you been playing?
One year and 5 months
Favorite athlete?
Venus Williams
Who is your tennis coach?
Carlos Salazar
What is your pre-match ritual or pre-match meal?
Drink chocolate shake
What racquet do you use?
Yonex ezone 100
Forehand or backhand?
Forehand
Favorite sport besides tennis?
Swim
Favorite food?
Ice Cream
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