Name: Winnie Grot

Sport: Tennis

Grade: 10

Accomplishments:

Winnie’s record is 6-2 for the year and she is 6-0 in the Mountain League.

Coach Irvin’s quote:

“Winnie is an extremely hardworking individual, is very athletic, and has a never give up attitude. She was down 3-0 in the first set the other day, and fought back to win the match 6-4, 6-3. She is a team player, and is just a joy to coach.”

EE: How did you first get involved in this sport? 

“My parents play so they got me involved.”

EE: What other sport(s) do you play?

“Cheer, competition cheer, and softball.”

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

N/A

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

N/A

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

“My Mom, because she helps me get where I need to be, and always helps me when I’m feeling down.”

EE: Favorite band/musician?

Shawn Mendez

EE: Favorite movie?

Hunger Games 

EE: Favorite food?

“Ice cream”

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

“Don’t fear failure, always try new things, even when you fail you learn.”

EE: What are your future goals?

“To win at tennis district singles and/or doubles.”