Kate Roiter watches the scene unfold with a smile. A lot of tennis players come into college after playing junior tournaments and never have experienced tennis as a team sport. It's a huge obstacle as captains for Kelly and I to overcome.
Players receive one point for winning their matches, contributing to an overall team score.
So while each player plays as an individual, it's part of the entire team effort. But to get there, everyone has to focus on winning their own match. But the emphasis on the team concept runs much deeper. It's a quality that each player takes with herself onto the court, a trait fostered through the daily practices and reinforced by rowdy support in competition. The motivational yelling is catchy.