What is the first thing you do before you go out and play?
Meaghan and I warm-up together and play music. The entire Men’s and Women’s team makes a huddle and we chant to get each other pumped up.
What are the biggest challenges you face during a game?
When I get in my own head or the other team gets in my head. Tennis can be a mind game as much as a physical game, so when I get frustrated I start making mistakes. Usually when this happens, it’s hard to come back from; I just have to take a minute to regroup.
How do you feel about the reputation of tennis here at Hood?
I’m not sure that tennis even has much of a reputation. Personally, I think tennis is a sport that is forgotten about. Last season, the Women’s tennis team made it to the Conference Playoffs, which was not only a big deal for our team, but for Hood athletics in general. We have also gotten MAC recognition for our teams high GPA and academic accomplishments. However, we got little to no recognition for these accomplishments here on campus, so as tennis begins to achieve some major things I hope we also create a positive reputation here at Hood.
How did it feel reaching the finals?
Reaching the finals was absolutely amazing. We are the first of Hood’s tennis team to reach not only the semi-finals, but the finals in the MAC individual tournament since we joined our current conference. We had other team’s coaches congratulating us and shaking our hands; I still feel excited when I think about it now. Meg and I needed that boost to move us into our spring season!
How did you like working with your partner?
I love playing with Meg. We are not only partners, but we are very close friends. So, we know how to encourage each other to keep our energy up and how to communicate to work cohesively. When a crucial match point is about to be played Meg and I would lock hands and tell each other that no matter what happens we still love each other. That may sound silly, but it takes the pressure off and got us all the way to the MAC finals!
Q: What is the first thing you do before you go out and play?
Aubrey: Meaghan and I warm-up together and play music. The entire Men’s and Women’s team makes a huddle and we chant to get each other pumped up.
Q: What are the biggest challenges you face during a game?
Meaghan: My biggest challenge is to not let my opponents get into my head and focus on each point and not the overall score.
Q: How do you feel about the reputation of tennis here at Hood?
Aubrey: I’m not sure that tennis even has much of a reputation. Personally, I think tennis is a sport that is forgotten about. Last season, the Women’s tennis team made it to the Conference Playoffs, which was not only a big deal for our team, but for Hood athletics in general. We have also gotten MAC recognition for our teams high GPA and academic accomplishments. However,
we got little to no recognition for these accomplishments here on campus, so as tennis begins to achieve some major things I hope we also create a positive reputation here at Hood.
Meaghan: I think we are a definite up and coming team. Hopefully now we will start to be known and get more respect from other athletes and the school as a whole.
Q: How did it feel reaching the finals?
Aubrey: Reaching the finals was absolutely amazing. We are the first of Hood’s tennis team to reach not only the semi-finals, but the finals in the MAC individual tournament since we joined our current conference. We had other team’s coaches congratulating us and shaking our hands; I still feel excited when I think about it now. Meg and I needed that boost to move us into our spring season!
Meaghan: I was so proud, and excited! I’m so proud that my partner and I were able to do it together especially since it is her senior year.
Q: How did you like working with your partner?
Aubrey: I love playing with Meg. We are not only partners, but we are very close friends. So, we know how to encourage each other to keep our energy up and how to communicate to work cohesively. When a crucial match point is about to be played Meg and I would lock hands and tell each other that no matter what happens we still love each other. That may sound silly, but it takes the pressure off and got us all the way to the MAC finals!
Meaghan: I love playing with my partner Aubrey, we work well together. I know I have her support on hand and off the court. I’m so thankful I got to share this moment in my tennis career with her.
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