And honestly it’s about having fun and enjoying your time on the court.” But you can be grateful for the opportunity and accept the outcome. You can do everything possible to prepare and still not get the result you want. “I would tell them that you aren’t always going to get everything you want in terms of the outcome of a match. When asked what advice she would offer young netters, Josie doesn’t hesitate to respond. When she’s not on the court, she loves spending time with her family hiking. “My dad told me to be patient and just go there to learn,” she said, excited to have her future wide open. It also teaches you to be humble and gracious.”ĭrawn in high school academically to history and politics, Josie doesn’t know what she wants to study in college yet partially by advice. “It teaches you how to win and work hard. “Tennis is a very interesting sport,” she said. Admiring the play of Serena Williams who she calls, “determined and fearless,” as well as Nadal, who she said works harder than anyone, she said for her it’s about practicing as hard as possible and learning to accept the outcome. Josie cross trains by swimming laps, working out, and running - a passion all three sisters share.Ĭurrently considering several options for collegiate play, Josie wants to find a team that encourages her to continue developing as a player. In terms of her approach for next year she said, “I want to get the most out of it that I can as it’s my last state opportunity in high school.” “Mostly I learned to focus on my own game and to try not to worry about my opponent. “I learned several things through the pressure I felt last year trying to win the third time,” she said. 1 Singles titles her final year of high school. It’s a strategy that’s worked well for Josie, who has her eye on winning the 4A No. “They wanted to keep me hungry,” she explained of being limited to local tournaments for a while. “My parents didn’t want me to travel until I was 12 or 13,” Josie said of her tennis background. She recently took 2nd at the 2018 USTA Intermountain Summer Championships (G18s, see page 32). The Schaffer family includes Brett, Louisa, her older sister Samantha, and younger sister Raquel.Įarly on, Josie took some time off the court to play soccer, but then returned to the courts with a focused desire to win around the age of 10. Introduced to tennis by her father, Brett, a Division 1 player at University of Virginia in the 1980s, court time was family fun time. “I like working really hard at something, getting good at it, then competing.” “I’ve always been a competitive person,” she said. That grace through a tough loss and eagerness to compliment her opponent is intertwined with her will to win and work hard for her next opportunity. “Lucy played amazing,” Josie said of the dynamic match adding, “She definitely played better than me that day.” But Niwot freshman Lucy Lu upset the reigning champ 7-6, 6-2 (see PREPS, page 28). 1 singles titles, having already secured the crowns her freshman and sophomore years. Josie entered her junior year at Kent Denver looking to become the first player since Colorado Tennis Hall of Famer Nicole Leimbach to win three consecutive state high school No. Grace and gratitude define the path that Josie Schaffer has carved out for herself and those looking for an outstanding role model. Photo by Dan Mohrmann / Mile High Sports Magazine They also learn to enhance their relationships with children and other staff members.The following HighFIVE profile appears in the 2018 Summer issue of Colorado Tennis newspaper. The training is based in research and has been designed to equip leaders with activities, knowledge, tips and resources addressing key topics like bullying, conflict resolution, physical literacy, children’s mental health and moderate Leaders have a major impact on a child’s positive experience. It provides in-depth knowledge of the HIGH FIVE® Principles of healthy child development so front-line leaders understand what they need to do to ensure each child’s social, emotional and cognitive needs are met.įront-line leaders or anyone working with children aged 6 to 12 ( i.e. #208, Richmond Hill, ON.Ĭost: $85.00 (non-LDAYR Members) $80.00 (LDAYR Members)Ī one-day training that teaches front-line leaders how to enhance the quality of the programs they are delivering. Register now at the Learning Disabilities Association of York Region (LDAYR),īy phone: 90 x006, by email: in person: LDAYR Office, 9040 Leslie St.
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