Q&A with Mamaroneck tennis players Conrad Gorski, Jack Master and Nate McMillan
LARCHMONT, N.Y. — On June 10th, you may have heard a large number of Fire Trucks headed through town. Not to worry! It was the Mamaroneck High School Boys Tennis Team returning to the high school by a celebratory fire truck escort.
We caught up with 3 of the key players to get a view of their tennis careers and some insight into the winning team culture at MHS.
Conrad Gorski, Class of ‘22
What is your favorite memory from the team this year?
Conrad Gorski: My favorite moment from this year was right before our state finals match against Commack. There was some controversy related to lineup adjustments but after a reassuring speech from coach, the atmosphere was electric, and we knew what had to be done to win.
What was training in the off-season like?
Gorski: All of the guys put in lots of work in the off-season and every returning player came back much stronger than last year.
When did you start playing tennis?
Gorski: I started playing tennis when I was 4 years old with my Dad.
Has tennis taught you anything you could use later in life?
Gorski: Tennis has taught me that surrounding yourself with supportive people and success will follow. This team turned into a family and the strong bonds we formed made it possible to succeed.
Jack Master, Rising Senior
What is your favorite memory from the team this year?
Jack Master: Obviously winning States was really special, but I thought beating Scarsdale in regionals was the most satisfying moment of the season. Scarsdale had beat us in the regular season and came in overconfident, having already bought hotel rooms for the next round and a bus waiting at the match to drive them right after. However, we came in ready to play and won four relatively decisive matches to win 4-2.
What was training in the off-season like?
Master: We all played over the off-season, some people together and some on their own, but we all came back ready to play.
When did you start playing tennis?
Master: When I was a younger kid, probably around 7 years old.
Has tennis taught you anything you could use later in life?
Master: The premise of team tennis teaches the important lesson of teamwork and learning to rely on others. There are seven matches, and as a team you must win at least four to win the match. This makes it so one player doesn’t make that much of a difference, and you have to learn to rely on and support your teammates.
Nate McMillan, Class of ‘22
What is your favorite memory from the team this year?
Nate McMillan: My favorite memory from the team this year was beating Horace Greeley in the section semifinals. We lost to them twice in the regular season and had not beaten them in years, but we dug deep and prevailed when it really mattered.
What was training in the off-season like?
McMillan: Everyone on the team made sure to improve from the previous season because we knew we had a chance to make a deep run in the state tourney. I’m glad to say that all of our hard work paid off.
When did you start playing tennis?
McMillan: I started playing tennis at about 4 years old.
Has tennis taught you anything you could use later in life?
McMillan: Tennis has taught me that good results are achieved through hard work, as winning the championship wouldn’t have been possible without the countless hours we spent on the court preparing for the big moments.
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