I remember the day I knew I had to switch hands like it was yesterday. We were doing radar for our serves, and it was the worst result I had ever gotten; my right wrist was officially giving out. I was already in physio, but I knew if I kept playing, it would ruin my hand. That is when I had to make a choice; quit for an unforeseeable amount of time, or, what seemed impossible, switch hands. As soon as I brought this idea to Sarah, she, without hesitation, said, “Let’s do it”. That same day, we began training my left hand. It was incredibly difficult, and it took half a year, if not more, before I started playing anywhere close to my pre-injury level. Every time I had doubts or tears, Sarah was there for me. Every time I expressed worry about my technique, whether it was my ground stroke or my serve, Sarah found another grip for me to try. Her patience, expertise, and support got me through some of the toughest physical and mental moments in my athletic career. To this day, I am still training my left hand. Sarah’s coaching got me to a point where I chose not to switch back to my dominant hand. I am so incredibly grateful to Sarah for her mentorship. She turned a devastating injury into an opportunity for growth, and I am a changed person because of her. Thank you so much Sarah, you made tennis into something so much deeper than a sport. 

​