NEWS

Meet Cincinnati’s Eric West, who loves playing outdoor sports year-round

Facts

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario

Adopted Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Tennis: Recruited by Oklahoma State, played Futures, and coached college teams. 

Paddle: I saw these courts in the distance and thought what in the world are those? My coach signed me up for the Thursday League and I haven’t looked back since.

Favorite Moment: Winning the Cincinnati League championship with my old club.

Team Strength: Going lefty/righty with Tyler, being able to attack the full court. (Fraser/West are currently ranked #5.)

Off-Court Eric: I’m outside as much as possible—golfing, hiking, swimming, biking...

2022 First Nationals quote: I want to learn more, be a student of the game. When I’m watching the top guys, I try to see what I might be able to translate to my game. I’ve definitely got the itch.