Aforza Alumni

2024 Maya Mcniven

Your coach:

Ralph

How old were you when you started to play tennis, when did you join the Academy?

6

What is next for you?

I will be taking a gap year to continue work and travel

Please share your academic or tennis related awards or achievements with us.

My favourite tennis achievement would be my first 1st place win in the prairie regionals in Winnipeg. It inspired my love for competition

How old you were when you started to take tennis seriously, what or who inspired or motivated you to do so?

I was 8 when I played my first tournament and I was motivated to compete by my dad.

What was your biggest challenge in obtaining your tennis goals?

My biggest challenge was overcoming my injured wrist by adopting a slice backhand with the help of my coaches.

Please share your fondest memories from your training or competition with Aforza?

My favourite memories from training at aforza are probably making so many friends and hitting Jeff in butts up

Other comments or memories you’d like to share.

I’d like to thank all my coaches over the years for inspiring and encouraging me to continue to improve my tennis :)

Do you have any advice for other young players?

Keep up the hard work!