Austin Mackay
Austin Mackay
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Oak Ridge, Tenn.
High School: Oak Ridge

Name of parents and siblings and family pets:  Michael and Joyce Mackay – parents; sister – Anna; Slugger and Casey -  dogs; Rex and Bailey -  cats

Previous education :  Oak Ridge High School in Oak Ridge, TN

Current CN academic major and name of advisor:  Undecided; advisor – Mr. Mark Workman

Professional or career goal:  Be in some profession that deals with cars and car companies

Current activities/interests outside tennis (intramurals, clubs, academic organizations, church, employment, etc. ):  I love to work on cars, learn about cars, and drive cars.  I also love going to the Big House Grill for “wing night” with the guys on my hall.

Most influential person/people or experience in your growth as a person and why:  My dad because he came from a very poor family and made something of himself.  He is now a successful orthopedic surgeon.

Most influential person/people or experience in your growth as a tennis player and why:  The most influential person in my growth as a tennis player was my doubles partner (throughout junior tennis) and one of my best friends.  I used to get beat by him very easily.  I improved fast and became a better tennis player, and now I can beat him.