Recently, we had to do an interview on a person we admire. I chose my tennis coach, Adam. He inspires me to play tennis and to get better at it all the time. This is my interview with him.
Interview is done on my tennis coach, Adam.
Interview done by Spencer Hallenbeck at 4:30 P.M., on the last Thursday of May.
How long have you bin playing tennis and what is your favorite part of it?
I have bin playing since I was 11, or 33 years. My favorite part is the athletic ability of running and hitting at the same time, unlike just running or hitting a ball and then running like baseball. It is very good exercise.
How long have you bin teaching people to play tennis and why do you continue to do so?
Since I was 18years old which would be 26 years. I enjoy working with the students, improving people’s tennis skills, the smiles, and happiness of the people learning to play and accomplishing things like the perfect serve or swing.
What do think the most important part of tennis is?
Consistency is the most important part by far as you don’t have to hit hard if you can get it into the court. Have the other person make the mistakes.
Who is your favorite tennis player and why?
Roger Federer because he’s very classy on the court, humble, and has the best shots in the history of tennis.
How many tennis tournaments have you participated in and which one was your favorite?
I have participated in about 500. My favorite was the Northern Colorado Open a few years ago. I beat the number 1 player in the tournament. He was 21 and I 42 so I doubled his age exactly. No one though I would win so it felt really good.
What is the biggest mistake you see people make?
They don’t hold the racket the correct way for certain shots like the serve.
How can they fix it?
By taking a lesson or two especially with me and going out on their own and practicing it.
What is the biggest tip you would give to someone just starting to play tennis?
Make sure that no matter what happens that you laugh and have fun after all it’s just a game. It doesn’t matter who wins or loses as long as you have fun.
School stuff
Applewhites book mid point
Honestly, my opinion of this book has not changed. It is still boring, has a flawed plot, and Jake would not do any of this in real life. He would probably burn the Creative Academy to the ground. Also, Jake would not stop being a criminal unlike what the story says. Also, there are so many conveniences like Jake being able to act and sing well even though he never has before and this kid smokes everyday and the just stops smoking. He was clearly addicted! Lastly, the most exciting thing in this is a Sound of Music play and that play is boring! Your opinion might differ but this is what I am getting from this boring and tasteless book.
My definition of passion
Passion is a wonderful thing. It is a like for something. It is an obsession sometimes. A hobby, a job, anything. To me it is learning, reading, and airsoft. A genius hour project should have passion. If you don’t enjoy a project you do worse compared to a one you like. If you have a passion for a project, it will be one of the best you have ever made. Passion is important and people should always have passion in what they do.