Athlete of the Week: Ema Julenyova

Sport: Girls Tennis

Accomplishment:

Ema posted a three set victory at Windber and a straight set victory at Chestnut Ridge playing at the #1 seed

Grade: 12

Head Coach  Randy Irvin: “Ema is a joy to have on the tennis team. She has such a positive attitude and has an tremendous all around game.“

10 Questions:

1.    How did you first get involved in this sport? 

 A lot of my family plays tennis, so I have been playing since childhood. 

2.    What other sport(s) do you play?

 Volleyball, snowboarding, hackie-sack

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

I don’t have one

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

 Roger Federer

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

My best friend in Romana, because she has the best personality ever.  She is really hard working, always in a good mood.  She is also really talented at music, always helps people and has integrity.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

 Nirvana

7.    Favorite movie?

 Requiem for Dream

8.    Favorite food?

 Duck with red cabbage and dough

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

 Never give up on your goals, always concentrate on your game and play for fun, not for winning. 

10.  What are your future goals?

 I want to compete in district competition for tennis and most important for me is to finish high school in Slovakia