Q&A with Varsity A tennis player Alex Taylor, 10

Anna Zhou • March 20, 2014

Alex Taylor, 10, was the only freshman who made the Varsity A boys tennis team last season. Taylor has worked very hard during the off-season to prepare for tryouts this season. After making the team and meeting the players, he believes that they have a great season in front of them. Photo courtesy of Alex Taylor.

Q: How did you prepare for this season?

A: Well, morning conditioning every Tuesday and Thursday was helpful. I scheduled more frequent tennis lessons and trained with my trainer on Mondays.

Q: How did you feel during tryouts?

A: Tryouts were very nerve racking for me. I hadn’t played outdoors much and I wanted a good position. I wasn’t as concerned about how good the others were, but more concerned about how I was playing.

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Q: How does it feel now that you made Varsity A?

A: I feel pretty good. I think that the team has incredibly strong players, and we are very even in every position, so no matter where I play, it will be good for the team.

Q: During the time you have been on the team, how well have you bonded with your teammates?

A: The team spirit was great. Immediately upon meeting the members, I felt like I was a part of the team. The atmosphere is great.

Q: What do you think about the team’s chances at the GMC and all the other tournaments?

A: I think we have a really good chance to win the GMC and state. The talent is incredible, and really, the second doubles players can beat the first and second singles players on a good day. We’re just that even, and I think we have an amazing shot at winning state.

About the Contributor

Anna Zhou, Executive Managing Editor

Hi! My name is Anna Zhou and I am a senior at Sycamore High School. As a part of The Leaf, our national award-winning publication, I am serving as the Executive Managing Editor. My duties include assisting staff members with designing pages as well as overseeing the production of our four platforms: The Leaf, The Leaflet (our online magazine), shsleaf.org, and WAVES (our broadcast department). During my four years on staff, I have really come to enjoy designing pages, producing PSA’s/ENG reports, and writing stories for multiple genres. Outside of journalism, I am also a varsity tennis player and a member of our school’s academic quiz team. In my free time, I often find myself working on my newest art project or baking my latest sweet obsession. As my time in room 115 is soon coming to an end, I can honestly say that being on the staff of The Leaf has been one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I take great pride in the time I have spent with my fellow journalists being the Official Student Voice of Sycamore High School.