By Kyle Shenk ‘25, staff writer
Chemistry is one of the most important components of team success, and the men’s tennis team is no exception.
Last year was a very strong year for the team, finishing with a record of 16-7. With nearly all starters coming back and adding a few promising first-year players, they are eyeing another conference championship run.
While it will be difficult to top the amount of success they experienced last year, it is very possible with the type of team chemistry they have.
Brady McLucas, a junior on the team and MACC Player of the Year, finds team chemistry to be one of the main contributors to the team’s success.
“We are all really close,” McLucas said. “It makes going to matches and practicing everyday fun and exciting, and it also makes winning matches even more rewarding.”
Being able to establish the type of team mentality of pushing each other to be the best version of themselves, while enjoying the time spent with each other, is crucial in sports. This is especially true for tennis, where chemistry is necessary in doubles.
With their fall season underway, it’s easy to say that the men’s tennis team is already one to watch. The men had an impressive showing at the MAC Individual Championships, sending five of their six players into the semifinals before the weather ended the tournament.
Consider going to a couple of matches and witnessing the team reap the benefits of their hard work and camaraderie. The team’s full schedule is available on godutchmen.com.