There are many sports that MVL gets involved with, but Tennis is one of the sports we join New Ulm Public for. This year Josh Koelpin, Nic Gartner, Tim Haag, and Joel Koelpin are representing MVL. Josh Koelpin is one of the captains this year along with Calvin Collum Jr. from NU Public. They have had two weeks to get ready for their first match, which was last Monday. The team looks forward to a competitive season, and hopes for some more MVL students to come cheer them on at their matches. Now here are some fun facts about each of the guys:
Nic Gartner: Years involved at MVL: 3 years
Least favorite rule: “The fact that you can’t hit the net when smashing the ball on your opponents.”
Go-to Snack: Banana
Looking forward to this season: “Getting our bronze on”
Josh Koelpin: Years involved at MVL: 3 years
Favorite part of Tennis: “Playing a sport I love outside!”
Go-to Snack: Bananas and Nutty Bars
Looking forward to this season: Arby’s
Tim Haag: Years involved at MVL: 2 years
Least favorite rule: “Your serve has to be in.”
Favorite part of Tennis: “Winning! and just getting to play.”
Go-to Snack: Water
Joel Koelpin: Years involved at MVL: 1 year
Least favorite rule: Double-faulting
Go-to Snack: Banana
Favorite part of Tennis: “Playing a really competitive match or having a really long rally.”
