Women's Tennis

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tasha Bailey, UW-La Crosse

Each week during the 2025-26 academic year, the WIAC will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Tasha Bailey
Institution:  UW-La Crosse
Hometown and High School:  Wausau, Wis. (Wausau West High School)
Year in School:  Graduate Student
Sport:  Tennis
Major:  Sports Management
Minor:  Psychology
 
Why did you choose UW-La Crosse?
I choseUW-La CrossebecauseIlikedthe size ofthe schoolalongwith thefacultytostudentratio. I also liked the tennis team dynamic when I came for my recruit visit.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like being a student athlete at the Division III Level because I like being able to focus on every aspect in life that is important to me. I enjoy the WIAC becuase it is good competition, and I get to play against new players and past that I have known through high school and USTA.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Grilled cheese and a corn dog
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  The E Cafe in the basement of the Union
TV Show?  The Walking Dead
Holiday? Halloween
Food?  Bread
Animal?  Jellyfish
Smartphone App?  TikTok
Musical Group or Artist?  Sabrina Carpenter Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Aryna Sabalenka Vacation Spot?  Greece
 
What is your greatest sports moment?
This year at ITA’s was a great moment for me as I beat the fifth seed to make it to the quarterfinals.

What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
My favorite things to do are play pickleball, our monthly holidays parties, and eating food.

Who is someone that you look up to?
I would say my dad because he played tennis his whole life and has been my coach since I was seven.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
The advice I would give would be to put yourself out there and bond with your teammates.
 
One word that describes you?
Fierce.

What is your dream job?
Working on the production team for Love Island UK.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---See all seven wonders of the world
---Skydiving
---Going on Survivor

A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Graphic Design.
 
What’s your dream sporting event to attend?
Wimbledon.
 
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Listening to music before matches.
 
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