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WOMEN'S TENNIS: Scots Fall to SVSU, Rebound with 8-1 Win Over Indiana Tech.

Mar. 15, 2008

Alma, Mi.- The Alma College Women's Tennis Team (8-3) had a tough one Friday night as they travelled to Saginaw and fell to the GLIAC foe by the score of 9-0. However, today told a different story as the Scots hosted Indiana Tech. and beat them in impressive fashion, 8-1.

"We took one on the chin Friday night but like good teams do, we turned around and played well today to grab our eighth win of the year," commented Head Coach Jim Fox after the match.

The Maroon and Cream will be heading to Grand Rapids this Wednesday to take on Calvin College in MIAA action. The match is set to begin at 3 p.m.

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Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans."