New talent gives tennis ambition

Published: April 1, 2010

The beginning of any sports season always brings its challenges; however, this year’s tennis season brings a slightly more difficult challenge than merely just the beginning of the season. This year, 10 entirely new players with virtually no competitive experience have joined the team.

Ironically, boys tennis coach Kelly Voyles doesn’t seem too worried, for she thinks the team’s new talent is setting them in the right direction.

“There really isn’t that much of a struggle,” Voyles said. “They’re all really great players. Most of them know the game, it’s just going to take some time to work on strategy and technique.”

Returning players have also played their part in helping to better the team this season. For instance, junior singles player Taylor Bell has taken the initiative to help some of the new talent.

“It can be difficult teaching [the new players] the rules and what they can and can’t do,” Bell said. “But I’ve stayed after practice a few times and worked with some of the new kids teaching them how to do things.”

Senior Greg Felock is among the new additions to the team this year, however, he has already made varsity doubles with freshman

partner Nick Cope.

According to Felock, the pair should perform well this season despite it being not only their first year together, but also their first year competing for school.

“I’ve never really played with a partner before so that has been a challenge,” Felock said. “I’m really looking forward to GAC’s though,

me and my partner have gotten pretty good so I’m excited to see what we can do.”

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