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Kennex's Mike Martinez knows they don’t take prisoners ... it’s why he hired
them!
Above L-R: Michelle Lucas, Rhonda Rajsich, Mike Martinez, Jackie
Paraiso, Laura Fenton.
At the Hilton U.S. OPEN in Memphis, Pro Kennex’s top-ranked LPRA players got together for this fun photo shoot, and later even took it “on the road” to dazzle banquet-goers. Racquetball may never be the same! Scroll down to find out how these “angels” fine-tune their games ...
| Laura Fenton (39) • Overland Park, Kansas Single Mom of Jennifer, 11 |
| Trains: 6x/week, with weights, plyometrics, medicine ball, jumping rope and stretching, court drills. Cross-trains with basketball (can keep up with Rhonda), squash, tennis & rollerblading. Plays racquetball 2x week. Injuries: Broken ankle, arm, jaw (not all at once!) and recent spine surgery last spring. Rehab: Chiropractic care, physical & massage therapy. Strength: My feet - much larger base! Favorite shot: Any one that rolls out ... but I like the reverse pinch from either forehand or backhand. Favorite serve: I just like it when they're all going in! Goal: To become strong and fit again. |
| Michelle Lucas (33) • Annandale, Virginia Married, no children |
| Trains: 2x/week, works on speed, agility, footwork, reaction, weight work in summer. Cross-trains with indoor hockey (sprints for an hour). Plays hard matches 2-3x week. Injuries: Broke a nail? I took a racquet in the face once, but went on to win the match with a fat lip! Rehab: Cut my nails, try to keep my face out of people’s backswings. Strength: Speed & stamina. I think I hit the ball pretty hard "for a girl." Favorite shot: Anything from the backhand. Favorite serve: Hard Zs from either side. Goal: Break into the top four. |
| Jackie Paraiso (34) • San Diego, California Single Mom of Danielle, 6 |
| Trains: 5x/week, weights and cardio work with elliptical, stairmaster, treadmill. Plays twice a week, and 2-3 days prior to an event. Cross trains playing indoor soccer. Injuries: Current mis-aligned shoulder. Rehab: Tape, ultrasound, stretching, resistance. Strength: Agility. Favorite shot: Backhand splat. Favorite serve: Drive ace. Goal: Win the rest of the stops, re-take No.1! |
| Rhonda Rajsich (22) • Phoenix, Arizona Single |
| Trains: 6x/week in summer, with weights and personalized cardio & strength training regimens. Cross trains with mountain biking, basketball, swimming. On court 1-2 hours every day, drilling and with practice partner. Injuries: Often breaks her pinkie diving in matches. Rehab: Says “ow,” and keeps going. Strength: Persistence. I'm an annoying diver. I go for shots that I have no chance at, but somehow manage to keep them in play. Favorite shot: The one my opponent can't get to. Favorite serve: Half lob. It's hard to make an offensive return. Goal: Have fun, learn and improve. |
Vicki Hughes
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