Rachel Stricek
EE: Why did you choose to play tennis?
Rachel Stricek: I wanted to try a new sport my freshman year.
EE: What was your favorite part about playing?
RS: Playing with my friends and going to away matches.
EE: What was your favorite memory from tennis?
RS: Making it to the district doubles championship my junior year.
EE: What was your favorite team to play and why?
RS: Altoona and Hollidaysburg because they are more challenging.
EE: What school had the best courts to play on?
RS: Altoona.
EE: What do you plan to do after graduation?
RS: I am going to attend Penn state Altoona.
EE: Do you think you will continue to play tennis?
RS: Yes, I plan on playing for Penn State Altoona’s team.
EE: How had playing tennis impacted your life?
RS: I never expected to love the sport as much as I do when first started playing.
EE: What would you say to people who want to play tennis?
RS: Definitely go for it because it is such a fun and competitive sport and it’s one you can play for the rest of your life.
EE: What advice would you give to younger players?
RS: Never give up even on your bad days because they don’t define you as a tennis player.