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USTA Kentucky League April Captain of the Month: Amy Hisle
Amy Hisle of Lexington, Kentucky has spent the last two year as a USTA League captain. Already this year, Amy has captained a 2.5, 3.0 Adult and 2.5 - 3.5 Tri-Level teams. Amy has other tennis players in the family, including a daughter who is participating in the Lexington 10 and Under Tennis program. Amy loves being part of a team and playing with her friends.
Amy has been selected as the USTA Kentucky League Captain of the Month for April. Click here to visit the USTA Kentucky Captain of the Month of Facebook and click here to nominate your captain today!
USTA Kentucky: How did you become a USTA League Captain?
Amy Hisle: I am friends with the Local League Coordinator and she asked if I would be a captain.
USTA Kentucky: How long have you been a USTA League captain?
Amy Hisle: This is my second USTA League season.
USTA Kentucky: Have you captained/participated in any State Championships?
Amy Hisle: No.
USTA Kentucky: Have you captained/participated in any Sectional or National Championships?
Amy Hisle: No.
USTA Kentucky: Do any of your family members participate in USTA League or play tennis?
Amy Hisle: My Aunt plays on one of my USTA League teams, I have a cousin playing for Lexington Christian Academy, and my daughter is playing in the 10 and Under Tennis program in Lexington.
USTA Kentucky: How long have you been playing tennis?
Amy Hisle: For 2 years.
USTA Kentucky: How did you feel when you learned you were selected as USTA Kentucky Captain of the Month?
Amy Hisle: I was so excited! I feel very blessed that the ladies on my team would take the time out of their busy schedules to vote for me.
USTA Kentucky: Who is your favorite tennis player?
Amy Hisle: Roger Federer
USTA Kentucky: What kind of racquet do you use?
Amy Hisle: Wilson Khamsin Five
USTA Kentucky: What is your favorite tournament to watch?
Amy Hisle: The US Open
USTA Kentucky: What is your best shot?
Amy Hisle: forehand.
USTA Kentucky: Do your prefer backhand or forehand?
Amy Hisle: Either.
USTA Kentucky: Do you like to play singles or doubles?
Amy Hisle: Doubles only
USTA Kentucky: Why do you enjoy being a USTA League captain?
Amy Hisle: I love to encourage the girls on my teams and help give them confidence about playing tennis.
USTA Kentucky: What do you like most about playing USTA League tennis?
Amy Hisle: I love being part of a team and getting to play tennis with my friends.
USTA Kentucky: If you could attend one Grand Slam, which one and why?
Amy Hisle: Australian Open, because I would love to visit Australia.
JANUARY: Lynn Harris, Louisville
FEBRUARY: Vanessa Makle, Louisville
MARCH: Kathy Mirilovich, Lexington
APRIL: Amy Hisle, Lexington
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