Isabella Rhoades

EE: Why did you choose to play tennis? 

Isabella Rhoades: I wanted to play a fall sport and I hate running and soccer so tennis was the only other option and all of my friends were playing.

EE: What was your favorite part about playing? 

IS: The van rides and going out to eat after matches.

EE: What was your favorite memory from tennis?

IS: Grace Rose skidding across the pavement at Windber while playing 4-square.

EE: What was your favorite team to play and why?

IS: Hollidaysburg, we always celebrated Senior Night with them 9th-12th grade. It was fun to celebrate the seniors after playing a match with them.

EE: What school had the best courts to play on? 

IS: Altoona’s courts.

EE: What do you plan to do after graduation?

IS: I plan to go to Penn State Altoona undecided.

EE: Do you think you will continue to play tennis? 

IS: I hope so. 

EE: How had playing tennis impacted your life? 

IS: I made a lot of new friends, and I learned the importance of hard work.  

EE:What would you say to people who want to play tennis? 

IS: You don’t need a bunch of fancy equipment to be good.

EE: What advice would you give to younger players?

IS: Listen to Coach K and always ride in his van.