March 25, 2008

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Jana Bielikova

Women's Tennis

Junior

How has your game improved while you have been at Baylor? Before I came here I did not play for one year, because I was sick. I stopped believing in myself and my confidence just disappeared. Then I started to play a little bit, and I think my improvement was really big.

How has being a student athlete changed your life? I tried to be a student athlete in Russia but it was not possible, so compared to being here it is great.

What are your goals for yourself individually this year? I want to use all the ability I have to help my team reach the goal of winning the NCAAs. My goal is to be in the lineup this year.

How has your role on the team changed since you arrived at Baylor? I think that before I was following the upperclassmen, and now I am trying to be one of those that helps others.

What are your post college goals? I would like to stay in America, because I can see here my future life would be so much better here. I can reach my potential here. One day I would like to be a tennis coach, and I believe one day I can be a coach at Baylor.

What is your favorite memory since you have been on the team? I am enjoying this year a lot, so I have a lot of good memories.