These two fierce athletes bring out the best in their games when competing in their chosen sport of tennis. Both committed beyond their years, with weekly playing and training schedules of 8 or more hours, set an admirable example of discipline and compassion to their peers. Hennie, visiting for the winter from Norway, and Preston from Steamboat Springs, found friendship and rivalry to make them even better as tennis players. Coaches Emily and Bill have worked with Preston, age 11, for some time now and praise his talent, dedication, and drive, which he showed from an early age. Other kids in the programs look up to him, and equally, he looks up to the students in his “Team Steamboat” group, an inclusion he earned with his outstanding play. Hennie, age 10, trains equally fiercely with coaches Jason and Bill, but also with her family, ensuing almost nightly family tennis games. Mom Cathinka, a former National Tennis champion in Norway, sets the bar high for her daughters, Hennie and Cecilia, also a committed tennis player. Hennie’s talent is outstanding and just awesome for her young age. Both kids Hennie and Preston retained the fun in the game, which is a great joy to watch.
