Remak leads young tennis squad

Beret Remak ’07

Beret Remak ’07 is playing the best tennis of her young career. During the team's spring break matches, the sophomore standout dominated in the #1 slot, beating nationally and regionally ranked opponents.

Remak scored a 6-4, 6-2 straight set victory March 12 over the ninth-ranked player in the country, Tatiana Steinberg from the University of Redlands. She topped #35 Kacie Cook of Washington University, 6-4, 6-1 and stood tall against Middlebury’s Claire Smyser, defeating the fifth-ranked player in New England 6-3, 7-5.

“Beret has learned how to use the strengths of her game, which are her intellect and craftiness on the court, to frustrate her opponents,” said head coach Paul Huch. “She is one of the smartest players I have ever coached, and her results over spring break speak for themselves.”

Remak is confident in her abilities but uses the mental part of the game to gain an advantage against her opponents.

“They have better strokes,” said Remak, a Minneapolis native, “but I tend to frustrate them. If I can get them to force errors, I gain an advantage. I work really hard to outsmart and outwork them.”

The Connecticut College women’s tennis team recently completed a series of away matches and is preparing for the final month of the season. The Camels topped Occidental College 8-1 and dropped 7-2 decisions to #7 Middlebury, #10 University of Redlands, and #16 Washington University. Since returning to campus, the Camels have won two consecutive contests, improving their record to 8-5.

Remak is satisfied with the progress the young team has made this season while playing a challenging schedule of matches. She considered walking onto a Division I program until she learned about the intensity and camaraderie of CC’s tennis team.

“I really wanted to be on a young team that had nothing to lose,” Remak said. “There’s always someone cheering you on. It’s a positive environment to play and practice in.”

A self-designed major, Remak is studying rehabilitation through mind and movement. Her study combines dance, psychology and biology.

The Camel women’s tennis team will host Colby College April 16 and Tufts University April 26.

“I'm looking forward to the rest of the season,” Remak said. She’s also looking forward to next year. “The team is only losing one senior, so we should continue to get stronger.”