Interview with Kendra Farrell

About this episode

Kendra Farrell shares her inspiring journey in tennis, discussing challenges, support, and her coaching experiences.

Kendra shares her inspiring journey in tennis, detailing her late start in the sport and the challenges she faced along the way. Gira and Kendra discuss: Is natural talent or grit better? She discusses the importance of hard work, resilience, and the support of her family and coaches in achieving her goals. Kendra also reflects on her experiences in college tennis, the dynamics of team sports, and how her journey has shaped her into a coach who can relate to her players' struggles. Takeaways Kendra started tennis in eighth grade after trying other sports. She faced intimidation from more experienced players. Hard work and dedication led her to earn a tennis scholarship at Arizona Christian University. Kendra's parents instilled a strong work ethic in her. Losing in tournaments was challenging but taught her resilience. Support from family is crucial in a player's journey. Kendra now coaches high school tennis, helping others succeed. Her college experience included both highs and lows. Tennis taught her valuable life skills beyond the sport. Kendra aims to continue playing and coaching tennis. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:42 Overcoming Challenges in Tennis 05:35 The Role of…

People in this episode

Host: Gira Schofield

Guest: Kendra Farrell

Topics covered

• tennis journey
• resilience
• coaching
• college tennis
• support systems

Keywords

• tennis
• resilience
• coaching
• college tennis
• hard work
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona Christian University

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