Mac Gifford
Mac Gifford
came fight learned particular talent
When we came away with this one, we learned more about ourselves. Its not just about talent and work, it's about how much fight you have in you on that particular day.
carolina definitely looking played playing quite
We're experimenting, and I'm already looking at the tournament. Carolina will definitely be playing a lot of singles, she's played quite well.
atmosphere basketball everybody indoor outdoor shouting team yelling
We're not an outdoor team, obviously; we're an indoor team. Up here in the Northeast, we're a little more subdued. I wanted them to see an atmosphere that's loud, kind of like a basketball arena. Everybody is shouting and yelling and screaming, which the team isn't used to.
anyone build country east step taking time
We want to show that we can play with anyone in the east and in the country. We're taking it one step at a time so that we can build the program.
affect dealing injuries key later several
We are dealing right now with several key injuries that affect how we play later in the matches. And that's something we are going to have to deal with.
east looking national ranked ten top
They are ranked in the top ten in the East Regional, and they are looking for a top national ranking.
ashley girl irritating letting lose playing saying
Ashley was playing a girl that was just irritating her. She was saying things and stalling. I told her the only way she is going to lose is by letting the girl get to her.
ashley consistent solid strength tennis
Ashley is a very consistent player; that's her strength. She just is a very solid tennis player.
bigger challenge committed road team
This is a team that's going to have to used to getting on the road, because we're committed to doing bigger and better things. I look at it as a challenge that we have to be on the road and go out there and succeed.
days mobility people singles sore stress though victoria
Katie, her stress fractures, even though she is able to play, by the end of two days of playing, she's really sore and her mobility is really affected; same thing for Victoria with her arm. We need to have some other people come up in singles and contribute.
affects determination early fight god knows move player seeing tough
God only knows the player with the most determination and fight is Katie, and seeing her go down early because she can't move is tough on everybody. It really affects (the team).
behind confidence seen
I haven't seen her physically. But I would say that I feel a sense of confidence that she is behind what we are doing over here.
east good playing trying
I'm trying to get them to play the way that they can so that when we get into the Big East they'll be playing good tennis.
arises certain change convince focused game occasion positive score stay trying
I'm trying to convince them to change their game in certain situations. When the occasion arises and the score is tied, I'm trying to get them to stay focused and positive and hang in there with a lot of fight.