Charging To The Top!

Grace Koester from St. Theresa Catholic School recently won 2 tournaments: in November Grace won the SWEET 16 girls 12 and under competition.  This tournament takes the top 16 kids in the Southwest.  In October she won the El Conquistador Junior Open in Tucson.

madison: How often do you practice tennis?

grace: Two to three hours a day.

madison: Which tennis legend would you most like to play?

grace: Andre Agassi.

madison: Jeans or a skirt?

grace: It depends on the occasion.

madison: Is there a treat or snack you can’t resist?

grace: Chocolate!

madison: Where is the furthest place you’ve traveled?

grace: For tennis, Florida and for vacation all the way to Europe.

madison: Who would win if you played against your brother?

grace: My brother Stefan would win, but I don’t mind, because he is a good tennis player.

madison: FAVE strategic play?

grace: Sorry, that’s classified.

madison: Worst and best game you’ve ever played?

grace: Worst was in Albuquerque and BEST was in Palm Springs.

madison: What’s your coach’s name and your Favorite thing about him?

grace: Dave Critchley. I love how patient he is and how much he truly cares.

madison: If you had to rank your tennis coach on a scale of 1 to 10, where would he rank?

grace: Eleven!

madison: Best Christmas present you have ever received?

grace: A nice pair of earrings.

madison: How many games have you won/lost?

grace: I have won more than I have lost, but my focus at this time is learning.

madison: Why did you choose tennis instead of any other sport?

grace: I have played a variety of sports. The two sports I most enjoy are tennis and soccer, but given that school has a high priority, I had to choose. A passion is hard to describe, but I love everything about tennis from being on the tennis courts to the sound of a tennis ball hitting my racquet.