Athlete of the Month: Daniela Dixon
October 10, 2018
Q: How long have you been playing tennis?
A: Since I was 10 and then I played for four years consistently. Then I took a break and now (I play again).
Q: How difficult is it as a student-athlete?
A: It can be difficult at times because I have to balance schoolwork and tennis. So, that becomes a struggle trying to see if I have time.
Q: What does your daily schedule consist of?
A: After practice, I usually go home, do work and if I have time on the weekends or Friday I go to the courts.
Q: What about tennis gives you joy?
A: Being part of a team and when you win games. That makes me happy.
Q: What dramatic changes have you implemented in your life due to sports?
A: The only big change would be coming home later than usual, so there’s less time to do homework, but I still manage to find the time.