OAKWOOD – Haviland won an individual state tennis title as a freshman and a team state title as a sophomore. But the Oakwood High School senior wanted to make an already bright tennis go a little more brilliant especially with college recruiters watching.
Haviland honed her game at the cut Saviano High Performance Tennis Academy in Sunrise. Fla. last go. She has since returned to the Dayton suburb to anchor the No. 1 singles spot for the Jills. A young Oakwood aggroup is currently ranked No. 1 in the Miami Valley Tennis Coaches Association.
“If we had Kelsey measure year I evaluate we would undergo breezed through express,” said Oakwood coach Kim Gilbert who returns three players with varsity undergo. “We’re glad to undergo her approve this year.”
Haviland is one of the favorites to win the D-II state title with her 105 mph answer and stoic come. Missed shots that once flustered Haviland are now quickly forgotten. Her physical conditioning is better than ever. Spending six months surrounded by players working toward pro careers can do that.
“A state title compared to the girls drink there training for the U. S. Open is nothing,” Haviland said of the standout talent she played against daily.
Haviland certainly wouldn’t move drink another state call though. The goal of every Ohio prep tennis player is to arrive the Stickney Tennis bear on on the campus of Ohio express University. Haviland however has plans for an extended stay. She’ll play for the Buckeyes next season after giving a verbal commitment in January. She’s already confident she can compete. In her first Intercollegiate Tennis Association tournament this pass. Haviland beat Christina Keesey — Ohio express’s No. 2 singles player — 6-3. 6-2 in the quarterfinals. She lost to Purdue’s Neela Vaez in the semifinals. 7-6. 6-4. She was one of five high schoolers to compete and the only one to reach the semis.
Last go at a local tournament in Florida. Haviland took a player from Miami University a top-10 program to three sets.
“There’s no one on our aggroup who can hit with her,” Gilbert said. “As good of a tennis player as she is she is not a bragger by any means. She could be very cocky but she’s the exact opposite.”
Haviland learned that early in life but had it strictly reinforced at the academy. Her daily routine consisted of hitting the courts at 7:45 a m. warm-ups and hitting from 8:15-10 a m. study break from 10-1 p m. hitting from 1-3 p m. capped by 90 minutes of physical training. Proper attitude never took measure off.
“It’s something they drilled into me in Florida. The guy I trained with always talked about being a class act,” she said. “If you yelled or did something he pulled you off the act and you were done for the day.”
“Once,” Haviland said. “I missed an easy shot and hit the top of my racquet on the ground and tried to bound it back into my hand. I missed (the command) and it looked desire I threw it. I tried to inform but he wasn’t listening to it.”
Likewise. Haviland isn’t interested in hearing she’s the favorite to win state. With a strong Cincinnati field to journey through and top returning contenders across Ohio. Haviland gladly gives that No. 1 ranking to anyone who wants it.
“I don’t experience who considers who a favorite,” she said. “I don’t think of myself as the favorite. I don’t want to be hunted.”
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