‘G-R-I-T’: San Antonio teen begins journey to become racquetball world champ
, so her skill set was a few notches higher than an above-average 15-year-old.
Bustos thinks she has the “X-factor” that many winning athletes possess — the obsession required to stand above others.World junior racquetball champion Naomi Ros, a senior at MacArthur High School, watches as Daniel de la Rosa hits a return during practice Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.Ros described winning as an “inexplicable sensation” validating the hours and hours of practice. She estimates she trains 22 hours a week — not including during her dreams.
World junior racquetball champion Naomi Ros, a senior at MacArthur High School, goes through agility drills Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.“It’s very expensive being in Mexico and traveling every month to the U.S. to travel,” Ros said. Being here means “more possibilities open to go to tournaments.”Sending away her 15-year-old daughter proved tough for Ros’ mother, Shanad Garsan, who already sent Ros’ older brother Marley to the U.S. to play hockey.
Her first sponsor backed her at 13 years old, and she’s dealt with contractual responsibilities ever since, managing her own socials and personal brand.
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