07' Season

Today my coach told me that she’s swapping singles positions between my teammate and I, moving me to the number 3 spot and her to the number two. My initial reaction was my stomach dropping and I got a lump in my throat. My coach told me that she felt I was getting overpowered at the number two spot, but that she wasn’t moving my down because of the last match I lost (which was the only match I lost besides Chapel Hill, where everyone lost).

I know she has good intentions because she knows I like to be aggressive and get to the net, and she feels I will have a better chance of doing so at the number three spot. I just can’t help the disappointment I feel right now. I was so proud to say I play one doubles and two singles. I loved playing closer to the crowd, next to the best player on our team. I loved the competition and the pride of playing at that spot. But, it’s not about me it’s about the team.

As we move forward in our season, I have to remember that the decision was made based on the team goals to win conference tournament and go to NCAA’s. I am still playing number one doubles and that was my ultimate goal for this year. So, I have to be proud and play proud no matter what spot I’m at.



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