Hokie ClubTaylor Rieckert
Grovetown, Ga.
Freshman
How did you first get involved in tennis?
I got first involved in tennis because of my parents and family. Tennis has played a huge role in my family for a really long time. I started playing when I was four at the tennis club my dad owned in New Jersey.
What has been the best advice a coach has given you?
The best advice a coach has given me was from my parents. My mom would always tell me to take time after each and every point. She would tell me rather to tie my shoe, towel at the fence, or go to the bathroom during a changeover to regroup. I found this advice to be really beneficial in taking the time and thinking about how I'm going to win the next point/game.
Who do you model your game after?
I model my game after Madison Keys. She is my favorite WTA player and I think our games are quite similar. We both love to be aggressive from the baseline and we also love our forehands.
What was your favorite moment while playing at Aquinas High School?
My favorite moment while playing at Aquinas High School was playing with both my brothers on the team my senior year. I loved watching their matches and loved seeing them cheer me on as I played.
What made you choose the HNFE major?
What made me choose the HNFE major was my interest in nutrition. I worked at Smoothie King for over a year and loved learning about the nutrition in smoothies. At the time, I was interested in being a dietician or a sports nutritionist.